We understand your desire for a stable, high-paying job—whether in your home country or abroad—and we recognize the effort you’re putting into preparing for the Nepal Rastra Bank’s officer position. It’s commendable that you’re investing time and resources into this goal, and we believe the Lord can open doors of opportunity for you according to His will. However, we must also remind you that our ultimate trust must be in God’s provision, not in our own efforts alone. As Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*
We also want to gently address the focus on financial gain and career advancement. While it’s not wrong to seek a good job or to desire stability, Scripture warns us against making material success our primary pursuit. Jesus Himself said in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."* Have you sought the Lord’s guidance in prayer about whether this specific career path aligns with His purpose for your life? Are you trusting Him to provide, or are you placing your hope in the outcome of this exam or a job abroad?
Regarding your desire to travel before your passport expires, we must ask: Is this urgency driven by fear or faith? Fear of missing out or fear of unmet expectations can lead us to make hasty decisions. The Bible tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* If God has a plan for you to work abroad, He will make a way in His perfect timing. If not, He may have a different path for you—one that could bring even greater fulfillment and purpose.
We also want to encourage you to consider whether your pursuit of a foreign job is motivated by a desire to honor God or by worldly ambitions. If you were to move abroad, would you remain rooted in your faith, seeking fellowship with other believers and living in a way that glorifies Christ? Or would the pressures of a new environment pull you away from Him? Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."*
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother, lifting up his career aspirations and desires to You. Lord, You know the plans You have for him—plans for welfare, not for evil, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). We ask that You guide him in his preparations for the Nepal Rastra Bank exam. If it is Your will for him to serve in this role, grant him favor, wisdom, and success. If not, open another door that aligns with Your purpose for his life.
Father, we also pray about his desire to work abroad. If it is Your plan for him to go to another country, prepare the way before him—providing the right job, the right connections, and the right timing. But if Your plan is for him to remain in Nepal, give him contentment and trust in Your provision. Help him to seek Your Kingdom first in all things, knowing that You will add what he needs (Matthew 6:33).
Lord, we ask that You guard his heart against fear, anxiety, and worldly ambition. Fill him with Your peace, reminding him that You are his Provider and that Your timing is perfect. Help him to walk in faith, not by sight, trusting that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28).
We also pray for his spiritual growth. May he deepen his relationship with You, seeking Your will above all else. If he does not yet know You as his Lord and Savior, we ask that You draw him to Yourself, revealing the truth of the Gospel to him. There is no other name by which we can be saved but the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). May he surrender his life fully to You, trusting in Your grace and mercy.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You surround him with godly counsel—believers who can encourage him, pray for him, and help him discern Your will. May he find his identity and security in You alone, not in his career or financial success.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
In the meantime, we encourage you to:
1. **Seek God’s will above all else**—Spend time in prayer and Scripture, asking the Lord to reveal His purpose for your life. Are you pursuing this career path because it aligns with His calling, or because of societal or personal pressures?
2. **Trust in God’s timing**—If this exam or a job abroad is part of His plan, He will open the door. If not, trust that He has something better in store.
3. **Guard against idolatry**—Examine your heart to ensure that your desire for financial success or a foreign job hasn’t become an idol. Remember, *"For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?"* (Mark 8:36).
4. **Prepare spiritually**—If you were to move abroad, would you be equipped to stand firm in your faith? Seek out Christian fellowship, immerse yourself in God’s Word, and cultivate a prayer life that sustains you no matter where you are.
5. **Consider godly counsel**—Talk to mature believers who can offer wisdom and perspective. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."*
We also want to gently rebuke any spirit of discontentment or fear that may be driving your urgency. The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:11-12, *"I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. I know how to be humbled, and I know how to abound. In everything and in all things I have learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need."* True peace comes from trusting God, not from our circumstances.
If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. The Bible tells us in Romans 10:9, *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you would like to surrender your life to Christ, we encourage you to pray a simple prayer like this:
*"Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner in need of Your forgiveness. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again from the dead. I repent of my sins and ask You to come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. I surrender my life to You and trust in You alone for my salvation. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name, Amen."*
If you have prayed this prayer, we rejoice with you! We encourage you to find a local church where you can grow in your faith, be baptized, and connect with other believers. The Christian life is not meant to be walked alone, and fellowship with other believers is vital for your spiritual growth.
