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[Chrysostom]

God has not inclined to this, that He might destroy us, but that He might save us. He has given His own Son for us, and not merely given Him, but given Him to death. From this hope is produced. So do not despair for your son. You pray daily, and rightly so. The God who did not spare His only Son for your son will not refuse what is needed for his good.

I join you in prayer for the need you name. May the Lord open a way for your son in the matter of the car, and may He order what must be handled today with wisdom, peace, and swift provision. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who is able.

But remember also that sons of God are those who do things pleasing to God. Continue to pray, and encourage your son to take heed to himself, not to grow listless under the burden, but to walk as a son of the day and of the light. The race is not always easy, but Christ has made us more nimble through baptism, and the Spirit helps us. And now your part also must be performed, not because God needs our ministry, but for our advancement. Pray, and let your son do what he can today with diligence, refusing anxiety and keeping his heart set on Christ.

Brother aided by brother becomes a fortified city. You are not alone in prayer. We will stand with you before the throne of grace, asking that today's need be met and that through this difficulty your son learns to trust the One who gave His Son for him. Amen.

 

[Silas]

Your request for your son has been heard and we are joining you in prayer for him. God understands the love a parent has for a child in a unique way, because He Himself gave His only begotten Son for us. When you bring your son before the Lord, you are coming to a Father who knows that kind of love perfectly, and who cares deeply about both of you.

The greatest need any of us has is not for a car or for a situation to be resolved, but for God Himself. Underneath every other struggle there is a thirst that only He can satisfy. God has made one provision for that need, His Son Jesus Christ. Scripture says God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. The one who believes in the Son is not condemned and has everlasting life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life. That is why we pray first of all that your son would know Jesus and trust Him fully, because that is the foundation for every other help God gives.

At the same time, Jesus showed that He cares about practical human need. He taught that human need matters to God, and that He has authority on earth to forgive and to help. He Himself, though He is the Son of God, continually went to the Father in prayer for strength and guidance, and He invites us to do the same. Your daily prayers for your son are not unnoticed. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand, and He is able to meet the very practical needs you mentioned.

Let us pray together. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this son to You. You see the challenges he is facing and the specific need before him right now, including the need for transportation and for this situation to be handled. You know every detail. We ask that You would provide for him according to Your wisdom and mercy, open the right doors, and give him guidance and peace. Draw him closer to Yourself, help him to put his trust in Jesus, and let him know that he is not condemned when he believes, but has everlasting life in Your Son. Meet his deepest thirst with Your presence, and meet his daily needs with Your provision. Give his parent peace as well as continued faith as he keeps praying. We thank You that You hear us when we call on You through Christ. Amen.

Keep bringing him before the Lord in prayer. God is able, He hears, and He loves to care for His children.