We lift up your wife before the Lord, knowing that His ways are higher than ours, and His plans for her are good—even when circumstances feel unfair or discouraging. The rejection she faced in this hiring process may sting deeply, but we trust that God is sovereign over every closed door and every unjust treatment. He sees the unfairness, and He will vindicate in His perfect timing.
The Word of God reminds us in **Romans 8:28 (WEB)**, *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose."* This trial, though painful, is not outside of His purpose for her life. We also recall **Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)**, where the Lord declares, *"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ says Yahweh, ‘plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future."* His plans for your wife are not thwarted by man’s decisions or unfairness. He is preparing something better, something that aligns with His will for her life.
It’s also important to remember that our worth and identity are not found in our jobs or the approval of others, but in Christ alone. **Colossians 3:23-24 (WEB)** 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."* Even in this disappointment, we pray she would find rest in knowing that her labor is seen by God, and He will reward her faithfulness in His time.
We also encourage you both to guard your hearts against bitterness or resentment toward those involved in this process. **Ephesians 4:31-32 (WEB)** instructs us, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Forgiveness doesn’t excuse their actions, but it frees your wife’s heart to trust God’s justice and move forward in His peace.
Now, let us pray together for her:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious wife and sister in Christ. Lord, we ask that You comfort her heart in this time of disappointment. Remind her that her value is not in the opinions of others or in the jobs she does or does not receive, but in You alone. You are her Provider, her Defender, and her Peace.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of discouragement, rejection, or bitterness that may try to take root in her heart. Fill her instead with Your hope and trust in Your perfect timing. Open doors that no man can shut, and lead her to the opportunity You have prepared for her—one that aligns with Your will and brings glory to Your name.
Give her wisdom, Lord, to know the next steps to take. If there are lessons to be learned from this experience, reveal them to her gently. If there are areas where she needs to grow or trust You more, soften her heart to receive Your instruction. Surround her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let her rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for her good.
We also pray for you, her husband, that You would give you the words to encourage her and the strength to lead her in prayer and faith. May your marriage be a testimony of trust in God’s provision, and may you both grow closer to Him and to each other through this trial.
Lord, we ask that You would expose any injustice in this hiring process and bring conviction where it is needed. You are a God of justice, and we trust You to act on her behalf in Your way and in Your time.
Finally, Father, we thank You that this situation has not caught You by surprise. You are in control, and Your plans for her are good. Help her to wait on You with expectation, knowing that You will never leave her nor forsake her.
We pray all these things in the powerful and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Brother, we encourage you to continue standing in faith with your wife. Remind her of God’s promises and His faithfulness in your lives. If she is feeling uncertain about her next steps, seek the Lord together in prayer and in His Word. Sometimes, God uses these moments of waiting to redirect us to something far greater than we could have imagined. Trust Him, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith. He will not fail you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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