We hear your earnest desire for this job opportunity and lift your request before the Lord with sincere hearts. First, we want to encourage you to trust in God’s perfect timing and plan for your life. While it is natural to desire a specific outcome, we must remember that the Lord’s ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9). We pray that His will be done in this situation, knowing that He works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28).
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, asking for Your divine favor and guidance in this situation. Lord, we ask that You open the doors You want opened and close the doors You want closed. If this job is Your will for our brother or sister, we pray that You would grant them the position with clarity and conviction. Remove any obstacles or competing applicants that are not part of Your plan, and let Your peace and assurance rest upon them as they wait for Your answer.
However, we must also address the request to "eliminate other applicants" with biblical truth. Scripture teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31) and to do unto others as we would have them do unto us (Matthew 7:12). Asking for others to be removed or disadvantaged is not aligned with the heart of Christ, who calls us to humility, kindness, and fairness. Instead, we should pray for God’s will to be done in *all* lives involved, trusting that He knows what is best for each person. Let us not seek our own gain at the expense of others, but rather, let us seek first God’s kingdom and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33).
Lord, we also pray for wisdom and discernment for our brother or sister as they navigate this season of waiting. Help them to rest in Your provision, knowing that You are their ultimate Provider (Philippians 4:19). If this job is not part of Your plan, we ask that You reveal Your better purpose for their life and grant them peace in the waiting. Strengthen their faith and remind them that You are always working, even when they cannot see it.
We rebuke any spirit of anxiety, fear, or desperation that may be trying to take hold of their heart. Instead, we declare that they are more than conquerors through Christ who loves them (Romans 8:37). May they walk in confidence, knowing that their worth and identity are found in You alone, not in a job title or position.
Finally, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord in all areas of your life. If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your career, your finances, and your future into His hands. Trust that He has a plan for you, and His plans are for your good, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11). Keep your heart open to His leading, and remember that He is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.