Let us come together in prayer and concern for your cousin, who is trapped in a cycle of apathy towards work and repeated rejections from universities. We will address this situation with biblical principles and compassionate truth.
Firstly, we must acknowledge that work is a divine calling. As it is written in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 WEB, "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'" It is clear that your cousin should be encouraged to embrace work as a God-given responsibility.
Moreover, his reliance on his parents for income may not be fostering a sense of responsibility and diligence. In 1 Timothy 5:8 WEB, it says, "But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever." While your cousin's parents may be supporting him out of love, it might be enabling a cycle of dependency.
Let us pray for your cousin to find direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you today in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our dear cousin who is in need of guidance and motivation. Lord, we pray that you would break the cycle of apathy and rejection in his life. Help him understand the value of hard work and the blessings that come from it, as your word teaches us in Proverbs 12:11 WEB, "He who tills his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows after vain things is void of understanding."
We also pray for his parents, that they may have the wisdom to guide him towards responsibility and independence. Help them to discern when to support and when to encourage self-reliance.
Most importantly, we pray that your cousin will come to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. We believe that only through a personal relationship with Christ can he find true purpose and direction. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, Jesus said, " I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
We ask this in Jesus' name, trusting in your love and mercy. Amen.
We encourage you to share the gospel with your cousin and pray for his spiritual well-being alongside his practical needs.