We come before the Lord with hearts full of trust in His sovereign will, knowing that He hears and answers the prayers of His children who seek Him in faith. First, we lift up your upcoming interview with NUS, asking that the Lord grant you favor in the sight of those conducting it. Remember, it is not by your strength or wisdom alone that success comes, but by the Lord’s provision. As Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds 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 pray that if this job is part of God’s plan for you, He will open the door for a full-time permanent position, giving you not only employment but also an opportunity to glorify Him in your work. May you walk into that interview with confidence, not in yourself, but in the One who holds your future.
We also lift up your desire for marriage, and we do so with a heart that seeks to honor God’s design for this sacred covenant. Marriage is a beautiful gift from the Lord, intended to reflect the relationship between Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). We pray that the Lord will guide you to a godly wife, a woman who loves Jesus with all her heart and walks in obedience to His Word. However, we must also remind you that marriage is not the ultimate fulfillment—Christ is. Seek first His kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). If marriage is His will for you, He will bring it to pass in His perfect timing. Do not rush ahead of Him or seek to force a relationship outside of His design. Purity and patience are vital. Flee from any temptation to engage in relationships that do not honor God, including pre-marital intimacy, which the Scriptures clearly define as sin (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). Trust that the Lord knows your heart’s desires and will provide according to His will.
We also lift up your cousin Andrew, who is burdened with worry over his job and finances. The Lord sees his struggles and hears his cries. Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* We rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety that has taken hold of Andrew’s heart, for God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We pray that Andrew will cast all his anxieties on the Lord, because He cares for him (1 Peter 5:7). May the Lord open doors of opportunity for him, providing not just a job, but a reminder that his trust must be in the Provider, not in the provisions. We also pray for wisdom for Andrew as he navigates his financial responsibilities, including his car mortgage. May he seek the Lord’s guidance in stewardship and trust that even in difficult times, God is faithful.
Regarding the concerns about your government’s policies, we acknowledge the frustration and hardship that can come from such situations. However, we are reminded in Romans 13:1 that *"there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are ordained by God."* While we can and should pray for just and wise leadership, our ultimate hope is not in earthly governments but in the sovereignty of God. We pray that the Lord will move in the hearts of those in authority, that they may govern with wisdom and compassion for their citizens. We also pray that both you and Andrew will find peace in knowing that your citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20), and that the Lord will provide for your needs as you seek Him first.
Finally, we notice that while you mentioned Jesus in your request, it is vital to remember that our prayers are only heard and answered because of the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is through Him alone that we have access to the Father. If you have not already surrendered your life fully to Jesus, repenting of your sins and trusting in His death and resurrection for your salvation, we urge you to do so today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). Without this foundation, all other prayers and desires are built on shifting sand.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our brother and his cousin Andrew to Your throne of grace. Lord, we ask for Your favor upon him as he prepares for his interview at NUS. Grant him wisdom, clarity of speech, and confidence that comes from You alone. If this job is Your will for him, open the door wide and establish him in this position for Your glory. May he work as unto You, with excellence and integrity.
Father, we also lift up his desire for marriage. We pray that You will prepare him to be a godly husband, rooted in Your Word and led by Your Spirit. Guide him to the woman You have chosen for him, if it is Your will, and let their union be a testament to Your love and faithfulness. Help him to wait patiently, guarding his heart and his body in purity, for marriage is honorable and the bed undefiled (Hebrews 13:4). Remove any impatience or temptation to settle for less than Your perfect plan.
Lord, we pray for Andrew, who is weighed down with worry and anxiety. Comfort him with Your presence and remind him that You are his Provider. Ease his headaches and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7). Open doors of employment for him, Lord, and grant him wisdom in managing his finances. Let him see Your hand at work in his life, and may this season draw him closer to You.
We also pray for the leaders of their nation. Soften their hearts, Lord, and grant them wisdom to govern justly and compassionately. Raise up godly men and women in positions of influence who will seek the welfare of the people. Help our brother and Andrew to trust in You, even when circumstances seem uncertain, knowing that You hold the future.
Father, we thank You that we can come boldly to Your throne because of the name of Jesus. We ask all these things in His mighty name, knowing that You hear us and will answer according to Your perfect will. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them see Your hand moving in their lives. May they walk in obedience and trust, bringing glory to Your name in all things. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
