We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation to Him, for we know that nothing is too hard for our God. Father, we stand in the gap for this couple, believing that You are the God of miracles and that all things are possible for those who trust in You. We ask that You move mightily on their behalf, softening the hearts of those in authority at the passport office and granting favor where there seems to be none.
Lord, we know that Your Word declares in Psalm 37:5, "Commit your way to the Lord. Trust also in him, and he will do this." We pray that this couple would fully surrender their worries and anxieties to You, trusting that You are working all things together for their good. We ask that You provide a way where there seems to be no way, especially concerning the birth certificate that is lacking. Father, You know every detail of their lives, and You are aware of the challenges they face. We pray that You would intervene in this situation and make a way for the passport to be released without further hindrance.
We also lift up the wife, who is an orphan and was raised by distant relatives. Lord, You are the Father to the fatherless, and we ask that You would comfort her and remind her of Your love and care. Your Word says in Psalm 68:5, "A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in his holy habitation." We pray that she would feel Your presence with her as she goes to the passport office tomorrow. Grant her peace and confidence, knowing that You are with her.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of delay or confusion that may be at work in this situation. We declare that the power of God is greater than any bureaucratic red tape or human obstacle. We speak favor over this couple, believing that the passport office will show them kindness and understanding. Let Your will be done in this matter, Lord, and may Your name be glorified through the outcome.
We also want to gently remind this couple of the importance of putting their trust fully in Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. John 14:6 says, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We pray that their faith in Jesus would grow stronger through this trial, and that they would continue to seek Him in all things.
Heavenly Father, we ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, believing that You hear our prayers and that You are already at work. We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the miracles You are about to perform. Strengthen this couple’s faith, Lord, and let them see Your hand moving in their lives. Amen.