We understand your desire for approval and success in your painting work this week, and we lift this request before the Lord. However, we must first address something of great importance—your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. The Scriptures remind us in **John 14:6**, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* And in **Acts 4:12**, we are told, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved."* It is only through Jesus that our prayers are heard, and it is in His name that we have boldness to approach God’s throne.
We encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ if you have not already done so. Salvation comes through repentance and belief in Him as Lord and Savior. If you have already trusted in Christ, we urge you to always pray in His name, for it is through Him that we receive grace and mercy.
Now, regarding your painting work, we pray that you would seek God’s glory above all else. **Colossians 3:23-24** tells us, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ."* Your work is not ultimately for the approval of others but as an offering to God. We pray that your hands would be guided by skill and excellence, that your creativity would reflect the beauty of God’s creation, and that your efforts would bring honor to Him.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear one before You, asking that You would grant them skill, creativity, and joy in their painting work this week. Help them to remember that their ultimate audience is You, Lord, and that their labor is for Your glory. Remove any anxiety or fear of man’s approval, and fill them with the peace that comes from knowing they are working for You. May their work be a blessing to others and a testament to Your goodness. We ask that You would soften the heart of those who will see this painting, that they may recognize the talent You have given and respond with gratitude and kindness. But above all, Lord, let this be an opportunity for Your name to be lifted high.
We also pray that if this dear one does not yet know You, that You would draw them to Yourself. Open their heart to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, that they may have eternal life and the assurance that their prayers are heard by You. For those who already know You, strengthen their faith and remind them to always come before You in the name of Jesus.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.