We come before the Lord with hearts full of faith, lifting up your friend who is seeking favor and opportunity in his career as a footballer. The Bible reminds us that it is not by our own strength or talent alone that we succeed, but by God’s grace and favor. As it is written in **Psalm 90:17**, *"Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands."* We also remember **Proverbs 3:5-6**, which instructs us to *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths."*
First, we must address something important in your prayer. You mentioned praying to *El Roi* but did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved, and it is only through Jesus that our prayers are heard. **John 14:6** declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"*, and **Acts 4:12** affirms, *"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!"* We encourage you to always pray in the name of Jesus, for He is our mediator and the source of all true favor and blessing.
Now, let us pray for your friend. Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gifts and talents You have bestowed upon this young man. Lord, You are the one who exalts and humbles, who opens doors that no man can shut. We ask that You soften the hearts of the management and coaches toward him, that they may see his value and give him the opportunities he needs to shine. Let Your favor surround him like a shield, as **Psalm 5:12** says, *"For you will bless the righteous. Lord, you will surround him with favor as with a shield."*
We also pray that Your will be done in his life. If it is Your plan for him to remain with this team, grant him the patience, humility, and perseverance to wait on Your timing. If You are leading him elsewhere, prepare the way and open the right doors for him. Remind him that his identity is not found in his career but in Christ alone. Help him to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all other things will be added unto him, as **Matthew 6:33** promises.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of jealousy, favoritism, or unfairness that may be at work in this situation. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment shall be condemned, according to **Isaiah 54:17**. Let Your light shine upon him, and may he walk in the confidence that You are his provider and promoter.
We also encourage your friend to remain diligent in his craft, to honor God with his talents, and to trust in the Lord’s timing. **1 Corinthians 15:58** reminds us, *"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."* His hard work and faithfulness will not go unnoticed by the Lord.
Lastly, we pray that if there is any area in his life that is not aligned with Your will—whether in his attitudes, relationships, or priorities—You would convict him by Your Holy Spirit and lead him to repentance. May he walk in holiness, for Your word says in **1 Peter 1:15-16**, *"But just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior, because it is written, 'You shall be holy; for I am holy.'"*
Lord, we commit this situation into Your hands, trusting that You will work all things together for his good and Your glory. We ask these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.