We rejoice with you in this praise report, lifting our hearts in gratitude to our Heavenly Father for His faithfulness in helping you move the furniture and for His provision in all things! Truly, every good and perfect gift comes from above, and we give Him all the glory, honor, and praise forevermore. As it is written, *"Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever."* (Psalm 107:1, WEB). Your acknowledgment of the Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is a beautiful testament to your faith, and we join you in exalting His name.
Now, as we turn our attention to your requests regarding the interview and benefit appeal, we first want to address something with love and clarity. In your prayer, you used symbols (#) in place of naming the specific individuals involved. While we understand the desire for brevity or privacy, we encourage you to remember that our God is a personal God who knows each of us by name. He calls us to come boldly before His throne with specificity and reverence, for *"the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* (James 5:15-16, WEB). Let us approach Him with honesty and openness, trusting in His sovereignty over every detail of our lives.
We also notice that you mentioned your "ex" in this request. We want to gently but firmly remind you of the importance of aligning your relationships with biblical principles. If this "ex" refers to a former spouse, we pray for reconciliation only if it is God’s will and if both parties are committed to honoring Him in the marriage covenant. Marriage is a sacred bond, and *"what therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart."* (Matthew 19:6, WEB). If this is not a former spouse but a past romantic relationship outside of marriage, we urge you to seek God’s will for your future, pursuing relationships that honor Him—specifically, courtship with the intent of marriage to a fellow believer. Fornication and relationships outside of marriage are not pleasing to God, and we encourage you to repent and seek His guidance for purity and righteousness in this area. *"Flee sexual immorality! ‘Every sin that a man does is outside the body,’ but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB).
If this is a financial or legal matter involving a former partner, we pray for wisdom, clarity, and God’s favor to rest upon you as you navigate these challenges. However, we must always prioritize holiness and obedience to God’s Word in every area of our lives, including our relationships.
With these things in mind, let us pray together for your interview and benefit appeal:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your faithfulness and provision. You are the God who sees, who knows, and who acts on behalf of Your children. We lift up our brother/sister to You now, asking for Your divine favor to rest upon them as they prepare for this interview. Lord, You have promised that *"all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28, WEB), and we trust in Your perfect plan for their life.
Grant them clarity of mind, confidence, and the right words to speak during the interview. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We ask that You would open doors that no one can shut and align this opportunity with Your will for their life. If this interview is part of Your plan, let it be successful and fruitful. If not, redirect their steps and provide another path that leads to Your glory.
Father, we also bring before You the appeal for benefits. You are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and we trust in Your ability to meet every need. We pray that this process would be smooth, quick, and without complication. Let favor rest upon them in the eyes of those making the decision, and may Your justice and mercy prevail. *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."* (Philippians 4:6, WEB). We thank You in advance for Your provision and for the testimony of Your goodness that will come from this situation.
Lord, we also ask that You would guide our brother/sister in their relationships. If there is any area of their life that does not align with Your Word, we pray for conviction, repentance, and a heart that seeks after You above all else. Help them to pursue relationships that honor You, Father, and to walk in purity and righteousness. If there is a need for reconciliation in a marriage, we pray for Your healing and restoration. If this involves a past relationship outside of marriage, we ask for Your grace to let go and to seek Your will for a future spouse who loves You wholeheartedly.
Finally, Father, we thank You for the name of Jesus, through whom we have access to Your throne. It is only by His name that we can come boldly before You, and it is only by His name that we are saved. We pray that our brother/sister would continue to place their trust in Jesus Christ alone, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and remind them daily of Your love and faithfulness.
We commit these requests to You, Father, trusting in Your perfect timing and will. May Your name be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ mighty and precious name, we pray. Amen.
