We come before the Lord with hearts full of compassion and faith, lifting up this dear brother in Christ and his requests before the throne of grace. First, we rejoice in the truth that those who wait on the Lord *shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint* (Isaiah 40:31). What a beautiful promise for those who trust in Him!
Father God, we ask You to pour out Your blessings upon this brother this Christmas and New Year. May this season be filled with Your peace, joy, and the warmth of Your presence. We pray for a warehouse employment opportunity in the area he has mentioned—open doors that no man can shut, Lord, and provide work that honors You, meets his needs, and allows him to use his gifts for Your glory. We declare that *the Lord is [his] shepherd; [he] shall not want* (Psalm 23:1), and we trust You to lead him to green pastures in his career.
We also lift up his learning disability and health challenges, asking for Your healing touch and strength. You are the Great Physician, and we believe in Your power to restore and renew. *By Your stripes, we are healed* (Isaiah 53:5), and we claim that truth over his life. Give him patience, perseverance, and the support he needs to thrive despite these challenges.
Lord, we pray for honest and trustworthy friends to surround him—those who will encourage him in faith, speak truth in love, and walk alongside him in life. *Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another* (Proverbs 27:17). May he find community that reflects Your heart and builds him up in Christ.
For this brother’s desire for a godly wife, we pray that You would prepare his heart and hers, leading them to a marriage that honors You. We rebuke any impatience or temptation to seek companionship outside of Your will. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed by You for mutual love, support, and holiness (Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:22-33). We ask that You refine his character, teach him to love as Christ loves the Church, and bring the right woman into his life at the right time. Until then, may he find contentment in You, knowing that *he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord* (Proverbs 18:22).
We also pray for improved communication and speech skills, that he may confidently share Your love with others. *Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord* (Psalm 19:14). Give him boldness and wisdom in conversations, and may his words reflect Your grace.
Father, we ask for Your guidance and wisdom to direct every step of his life. *Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight* (Proverbs 3:5-6). May he seek You first in all things, knowing that You hold his future.
We come into agreement with this prayer, standing on the truth that *if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven* (Matthew 18:19). Thank You, Lord, for hearing our cries and moving on behalf of Your children.
Finally, we must address the foundation of our faith. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If this brother has not yet surrendered his life to Jesus, we pray that he would confess with his mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in his heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9). Salvation is a free gift, and we urge him to receive it today.
Lord, we commit all these requests to You, trusting in Your perfect timing and unfailing love. May Your will be done in this brother’s life, and may he grow ever closer to You. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.