We hear your heart’s desire to create, share your gifts, and provide for yourself and others, and we join you in bringing this request before our Heavenly Father. It is beautiful to see your passion for storytelling and puppetry, and we believe God can use such talents for His glory when offered with a pure heart. However, we must also gently remind you that miracles are not merely about receiving what we want, but aligning our will with God’s perfect plan. Scripture tells us in James 4:3, "You ask, and don’t receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures." Let us examine our hearts to ensure our desires are rooted in glorifying God rather than simply fulfilling personal ambitions.
We also notice your mention of streaming your puppet show to a media platform. While sharing your work is not wrong, we must be cautious of the world’s influence, as many media outlets promote values contrary to God’s Word. In 1 John 2:15-16, we are warned, "Don’t love the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father’s love isn’t in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s." We encourage you to seek platforms that honor Christ and uplift His truth rather than those that may compromise your faith.
Now, let us pray together for your request:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up this dear brother/sister who desires to use their gifts of puppetry and storytelling to glorify Your Name. Lord, You see their heart and their longing to provide for themselves and their friends. We ask that You would open doors of opportunity that align with Your will, whether through creating puppets, publishing books, or sharing their work in ways that honor You. Father, we pray for provision—not just for material needs, but for wisdom, discernment, and favor in the right circles.
Lord, if it is Your will, we ask for a Christmas miracle that would allow them to create these puppets and share their stories in a way that points others to You. May every puppet, every word written, and every performance be a testament to Your love, grace, and truth. Protect their heart from pride or worldly ambition, and let their work be a light in a dark world. We also pray for their friends who need jobs, asking that You would provide for them according to Your riches in glory.
Father, we rebuke any spirit of doubt, fear, or impatience that may try to discourage them. Remind them that You are the God of the impossible, and that with You, all things are possible for those who believe (Mark 9:23). Strengthen their faith as they wait on You, and help them to trust in Your timing, which is always perfect.
We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, the Name above all names, through whom we have access to Your throne of grace. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your Name be glorified in every way. Amen.
In the meantime, we encourage you to seek God’s guidance through prayer and Scripture. Ask Him to reveal His will for your gifts and how He wants you to use them. Consider serving in your local church or community with your puppetry, as this can be a powerful way to share the Gospel and grow in your craft. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "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." Keep pressing into God, and He will direct your steps.
