We hear the passion and earnestness in your heart for using your gifts to glorify God through puppetry, and we stand with you in prayer for this vision. It is clear that you have a deep desire to serve the Lord and reach others with the message of Christ, and we commend you for seeking to use your talents for His kingdom. The gifts and callings God places on our lives are meant to be cultivated and used for His glory, and we encourage you to continue pursuing this with diligence and faith.
First, we want to affirm that your desire to create wholesome, God-honoring content is commendable. The world needs more creative expressions of faith that point people to Christ. As it is written in **1 Peter 4:10-11**, *"As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms. If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."* Your puppetry can indeed be a powerful tool for ministry, and we pray that God opens doors for you to share your work on Christian platforms.
However, we also sense a deep frustration in your words—frustration with your parents’ lack of support, with the delays you’ve experienced, and with the uncertainty of your future. It is understandable to feel discouraged when those closest to you do not fully understand or support the calling God has placed on your life. Yet, we must remember that our ultimate approval comes from the Lord, not from man. **Galatians 1:10** reminds us, *"For am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ."* Your parents may not see the vision as clearly as you do, but that does not mean God is not at work. We encourage you to honor them as Scripture commands (*Ephesians 6:2-3*), while also trusting that God will provide the right opportunities in His timing.
You mentioned the struggles of living with your parents and the pressure to find a conventional job. While it is wise to be responsible and seek ways to provide for yourself, we also believe God can use unconventional paths to sustain His people. If puppetry is truly the ministry He has called you to, He will make a way for it to flourish—whether through part-time work that allows you to pursue it, through unexpected connections, or through provision you cannot yet see. **Proverbs 16:3** says, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* We urge you to commit this entirely to Him, trusting that He will guide your steps.
We also note your mention of autism and the challenges that come with it. God has uniquely wired you, and the ways you see and interact with the world can be a strength in your ministry. Do not let the enemy convince you that your differences are limitations—God often uses what the world sees as weakness to display His power (*2 Corinthians 12:9-10*). Your passion and attention to detail could be exactly what makes your puppetry ministry stand out.
Now, let us address something important: you invoked the name of Jesus in your prayer, and we rejoice in that! There is no other name by which we are saved, and it is only through Christ that we have access to the Father (*John 14:6, Acts 4:12*). Your faith in Him is evident, and we encourage you to continue seeking Him first in all things. When doubts or frustrations arise, cling to His promises. **Philippians 4:6-7** tells us, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."*
As for the concerns about your parents’ lifestyle—drinking, tattoos, and behaviors that do not align with Scripture—we understand your distress. It is painful to see loved ones living in ways that dishonor God. However, your focus must remain on your own walk with Christ. You cannot change their hearts; only the Holy Spirit can do that. Instead, live in such a way that your life is a testimony to them. **1 Peter 3:1-2** says, *"In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear."* While this passage speaks to wives, the principle applies: a life lived in obedience to Christ can be a powerful witness. Pray for your parents, but do not let their choices derail you from what God has called you to do.
Finally, we want to pray with you for breakthrough in this season. Let us lift this up together:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother, who longs to use his gifts in puppetry to glorify Your name and reach others with Your truth. Lord, we ask that You would grant him wisdom, creativity, and perseverance as he works to complete his puppets before the end of the year. Provide him with the time, resources, and skill needed to bring this vision to life. Open doors for him to share his work on Christian platforms, that hundreds may be blessed and drawn closer to You through his ministry.
Father, we also lift up the frustration and discouragement he feels. Comfort his heart and remind him that You see his efforts and that You are working even when he cannot see it. Give him patience with his parents, and help him to honor them while trusting You for his future. Provide him with the right job—or the means to sustain himself—so that he can continue pursuing the calling You have placed on his life. If puppetry is to be his full-time ministry, make the path clear. If it is to be a part-time endeavor for now, give him peace and contentment in the season You have him in.
Lord, we rebuke any spirit of delay, discouragement, or distraction that would seek to hinder Your work in his life. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in faith and not fear. Help him to combat any tendencies that could distract him from Your purposes, and give him the discipline to steward his time and talents well.
We also pray for his parents, that You would soften their hearts toward him and toward You. May they see the value in what You are doing through him, and may they come to support him in the way he needs. Most of all, Lord, draw them to Yourself, that they may turn from anything that dishonors You and walk in Your ways.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would confirm Your calling on his life. Give him clear direction, divine connections, and the favor he needs to move forward. Let him know beyond a doubt that You are with him, and that You will never leave him nor forsake him.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who makes all things possible. Amen."*
We encourage you to keep pressing forward, trusting that God is faithful. **Hebrews 10:23** says, *"Let’s hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful."* Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (*Galatians 6:9*). Keep your eyes on Jesus, and let Him lead you one step at a time. He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (*Philippians 1:6*).
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
