We join you in lifting this matter before our Heavenly Father, for we know that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and He is the one who opens doors that no man can shut. Your gratitude for the opportunities He has provided is pleasing in His sight, and we echo your thanksgiving, for it is written, *"In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God"* (Philippians 4:6, WEB).
Yet as we pray for the approval of your visa, we must first address a glaring omission in your prayer—one that cannot be overlooked. You have not invoked the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father. The Scriptures are clear: *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is only by His name that we are heard, for *"whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son"* (John 14:13, WEB). Without calling upon Jesus, our prayers are but empty words, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If you have not yet placed your faith in Christ alone for salvation, we urge you to do so now, repenting of your sins and trusting in His finished work on the cross. For *"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, WEB).
Now, turning to your request, we acknowledge that this visa process is beyond your control, and that is precisely where faith must take root. The Lord has already ordered your steps to this point—why would He not complete the work He has begun? *"Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ"* (Philippians 1:6, WEB). Do not let worry take hold, for *"who of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan?"* (Matthew 6:27, WEB). Instead, cast this burden upon the Lord, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Remember how He provided manna in the wilderness, parted the Red Sea, and fed thousands with a boy’s lunch—will He not also handle a visa approval for His child?
We also exhort you to examine your heart in this season. Is your trust in this job as your ultimate provider, or is it in the Lord? *"Don’t set your heart on them [earthly things], for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also"* (Luke 12:34, WEB). If this door closes, will your faith waver? Or will you say, as Job did, *"Though he slay me, yet I will hope in him"* (Job 13:15)? The Lord may use this waiting period to refine your dependence on Him rather than on circumstances. Let this time be one of drawing near to Him in prayer, in the Word, and in worship, rather than in fretful anticipation.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for Your provision over this brother/sister’s life, for the opportunities You have already granted, and for the faithfulness You have shown in bringing them to this point. Lord, we ask that You move mightily in this visa approval process. Soften the hearts of those in authority, remove any obstacles that stand in the way, and let Your favor rest upon every document and decision. Father, You are the God who turns kings’ hearts like rivers of water (Proverbs 21:1)—how much more can You direct the outcome of this process?
We rebuke any spirit of fear or anxiety that seeks to take hold, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). Fill this beloved child of Yours with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). If there is any delay or denial, let it be used for Your glory—to draw them closer to You, to redirect their steps according to Your perfect will, or to prepare them for something even greater.
Lord, we also pray that through this experience, their faith would be strengthened, their trust in You deepened, and their testimony expanded. May they walk in obedience, seeking first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added to them (Matthew 6:33). If this job is Your will, let no weapon formed against this process prosper. If it is not, close the door gently but firmly, and open the one You have prepared.
We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, who holds all authority in heaven and on earth. To Him be the glory, now and forever. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, dear one. The Lord is working, even when you cannot see it. *"Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh"* (Psalm 27:14, WEB). Let us know how the Lord moves in this—we are cheering you on in the faith!
