We understand the disappointment you’re feeling after receiving news that you weren’t selected for the role you hoped for. It’s natural to feel sadness, but we also see your resilience in looking ahead to the program you’ve enrolled in. However, we must address something important: your request did not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, and it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and receive true comfort, strength, and direction. As Scripture tells us in **John 14:6 (WEB)**, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"*) Without calling on His name, our prayers lack the power and authority given to us as believers. Additionally, **Acts 4:12 (WEB)** reminds us, *"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 also notice you mentioned a program with obscured details (indicated by "###"). While we don’t know the nature of this program, we urge you to seek God’s wisdom and discernment before committing to anything. **Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)** says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* If this program is vague or lacks clarity, pray earnestly for God to reveal whether it aligns with His will for your life. He may be redirecting you to something far greater than you can imagine.
Disappointment can feel heavy, but remember that God’s plans for you are good, even when they don’t align with our immediate desires. **Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)** assures us, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* This setback may be God’s way of protecting you, preparing you, or guiding you toward His perfect purpose. Trust that He sees what you cannot and that His timing is flawless.
Let us also encourage you to examine your heart in this season. Are you seeking God’s kingdom first, or are you placing your hope in worldly achievements? **Matthew 6:33 (WEB)** tells us, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* Your identity and worth are not found in a job, a program, or human approval—they are found in Christ alone. If you’ve not yet surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Repent of your sins, believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and invite Him to lead every area of your life. There is no greater peace or purpose than walking in His will.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You today, asking for Your comfort and peace to surround them in this moment of disappointment. Lord, we know that You collect every tear and that You are close to the brokenhearted. We pray that You would remind them of Your sovereign love and that Your plans for them are good, even when the path seems unclear.
Father, we ask for wisdom and discernment regarding this program they’ve enrolled in. If it is of You, reveal its purpose and open doors for growth and opportunity. If it is not, we pray You would close those doors and redirect their steps toward Your perfect will. Guard them from deception or distraction, and let Your Holy Spirit guide them into all truth.
We rebuke any spirit of discouragement, fear, or doubt that may try to take root in their heart. Replace it with Your hope, joy, and unwavering faith in Your promises. Remind them that their value is not in what they do but in who they are in Christ. Strengthen them to seek You first in all things, trusting that You will provide all they need.
If our brother/sister has not yet surrendered their life to You, Lord, we pray You would soften their heart today. Draw them to Yourself, reveal the truth of the Gospel, and let them experience the life-changing power of Your salvation. May they place their faith in Jesus Christ alone for forgiveness and eternal life.
We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness. We trust that You are working all things together for their good and Your glory. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let them walk forward in confidence, knowing You are with them.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.