We join you in lifting up your department head and your workplace relationships before the Lord, knowing that He is sovereign over all things, including our professional lives. It is good that you have brought this request in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and can approach the throne of grace with confidence. As Scripture reminds us, *"In that day you will ask in my name; and I don’t say to you, that I will pray to the Father for you, for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came from God."* (John 16:26-27, WEB).
Your prayer for discernment and wisdom for your department head aligns beautifully with the Word of God. We know that wisdom is a gift from above, and we ask the Lord to pour it out abundantly upon her, just as He did for Solomon when he asked for an understanding heart to govern God’s people (1 Kings 3:9-12). May she lead with integrity, free from deception and manipulation, for *"the integrity of the upright shall guide them, but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them"* (Proverbs 11:3, WEB). We also pray that the Lord would guard her heart and mind, for *"the heart of the king is in Yahweh’s hand. He turns it wherever he desires"* (Proverbs 21:1, WEB). May she be a vessel of righteousness and unity in your workplace, reflecting the character of Christ in her leadership.
We also lift up your relationship with her, asking the Lord to break down any walls of misunderstanding or division. Scripture teaches us to *"be at peace among yourselves"* (1 Thessalonians 5:13, WEB) and to *"pursue the things which make for peace, and the things by which we may build one another up"* (Romans 14:19, WEB). If there has been any strife or tension, we pray that both of you would be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19). May the Lord soften hearts and create an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation, for *"how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!"* (Psalm 133:1, WEB).
We encourage you to continue walking in humility and excellence in your work, knowing that *"whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men"* (Colossians 3:23, WEB). Even in challenging circumstances, your attitude and actions can be a testimony of Christ’s love and grace. If there are specific areas where you feel you need to grow in your interactions with your department head, ask the Lord to reveal them to you and give you the strength to change. Remember, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger"* (Proverbs 15:1, WEB).
Finally, we pray that your department would be a place where God’s presence is evident—where honesty, love, and integrity flourish. May He use each of you to bring glory to His name in your workplace, and may your labor be a reflection of His excellence.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the authority and access we have through the name of Jesus. We ask that You would move mightily in this situation, granting wisdom, unity, and peace. Soften hearts, Lord, and let Your will be done in this department. May Your grace cover every interaction, and may Your truth prevail over any deception or division. We pray that this workplace would be a place where Your light shines brightly, drawing others to You. Strengthen our sister or brother in their faith and their work, and let them be a vessel of Your peace and righteousness. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.