We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your earnest plea for the release of your visas so that you and your siblings may be reunited with your parents in the UK before the end of 2025. We understand the deep longing in your hearts to be together as a family, and we join you in seeking God’s perfect timing and divine intervention in this matter.
First, we must acknowledge that our God is sovereign over all things—including governments, authorities, and the details of our lives. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 21:1, "The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires." Even the decisions of immigration officials are under His control, and He can soften hearts, open doors, and make a way where there seems to be no way. We declare that the Lord is working even now to align circumstances in your favor, and we trust that His will shall be done in your lives.
However, we must also examine our own hearts and ensure that our desires align with God’s will. While family reunification is a beautiful and biblical principle—Scripture commands us to honor our parents (Exodus 20:12) and to care for one another (1 Timothy 5:8)—we must also remember that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). If the Lord has called you to remain where you are for a season, we must trust that He has a purpose in that as well. We pray that you would find peace in His plan, whether it leads to the UK or another path He has prepared.
We also want to gently address the mention of "how" in your request, which may imply a sense of desperation or even a lack of full trust in God’s sovereignty. The Lord does not need our help to "make" things happen—He is already at work. Instead, we should come before Him with humility, surrendering our timelines and desires to His perfect will. As it says in Psalm 37:5, "Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this." Let us release our anxieties into His hands, knowing that He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).
Now, we lift this burden to the throne of grace in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can approach You and be saved (Acts 4:12). Lord, we lift up our brothers and sisters who are longing to be reunited with their parents. You see their tears, their waiting, and their heartache. We ask that You would move powerfully on their behalf, softening the hearts of those in authority and opening the doors for their visas to be granted before the end of 2025.
Father, we declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that every obstacle standing in the way of their reunion shall be removed. We pray for divine favor in their applications, for wisdom in their interactions with officials, and for patience as they wait on Your timing. Help them to trust in You with all their hearts and not lean on their own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).
Lord, if there is any unforgiveness, bitterness, or unconfessed sin in their hearts, we ask that You would reveal it to them so they may repent and walk in Your freedom. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also pray for their parents, that You would strengthen them and give them hope as they wait. May this season of separation draw them all closer to You and to one another in spirit, even while apart.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of delay or confusion that may be hindering this process. We declare that the plans You have for this family are plans for good and not for harm, to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). May Your will be done in their lives, and may they glorify You in whatever outcome You ordain.
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
In the meantime, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord through prayer and fasting, asking Him to reveal any areas in your lives that may need repentance or alignment with His will. Stand on His promises, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). Consider also seeking godly counsel from your local church, as they may be able to provide practical support and encouragement during this time.
Remember, the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He has not forgotten you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).