We hear your heart in this request and we join with you in prayer for you and your son and for the stability of your home. It is a heavy burden to wait for news that affects where you live, and we know God sees your concern and your love for your son as you seek to provide for him.
We take comfort that the Lord goes before His people. As it is written, Yahweh himself is who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31:8 And He is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 We pray that truth over you right now, that even while you wait to hear back about your recertification, you would feel His presence and His peace guarding your heart.
We also notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share why that matters so deeply to us. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 And it is written, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 If you have not yet put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we encourage you to believe in Him, that He died for your sins and rose again, and confess Him as Lord. 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. Romans 10:9 It is in His name we pray with confidence.
We lift you and your son before the Lord together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we thank You that You are a Father to the fatherless and that You care for every need of Your children. Psalm 68:5 We ask that You go before our dear sister in this recertification process. We pray for favor in the apartment office, that every document would be in order and that the decision would be rendered quickly and in her favor according to Your will. We ask that You secure this home for her and her son and that they would not lose their dwelling place. Provide stability and shelter under Your hand.
We also bring before You the need for child support this week. You know the financial pressures she carries. We ask that You move on behalf of this family and provide what is needed and what is just. We trust Your promise that our God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Help her to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
Give her peace while she waits, guard her mind from fear, and remind her that You are working even now for her good. Let her and her son know Your provision and Your nearness in this time. We ask all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to trust the Lord in this waiting period, to be diligent in following up as needed with the office, and to cast all your cares upon Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 We are standing with you in prayer that God will open the right doors and provide faithfully for you and your son.