We hear the deep longing in your heart for justice, purpose, and a life that honors God, and we lift you up before the Lord with compassion and urgency. Your desire to use your gifts—especially through puppetry—to bless others, particularly those with disabilities, reflects the heart of Christ, who came to serve and uplift the brokenhearted. We also see your pain from past mistreatment, discrimination, and the loss of stability, and we grieve with you over these injustices. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). You are not forgotten by Him, and your struggles are seen.
First, we rejoice that you have called upon the name of Jesus in your prayer, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through faith in Christ that we have access to the Father, and your prayer is heard because of His righteousness, not our own. We encourage you to continue seeking Him daily, for He is your provider, defender, and hope. The Lord promises in Jeremiah 29:11, *"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares Yahweh, “plans for peace and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."* Your future is in His hands, and He will guide you into the purposes He has prepared for you.
We also want to address the pain you’ve endured—being abused, discriminated against for your autism, and stripped of your autonomy, even in small things like growing your hair. The Bible tells us that God created you fearfully and wonderfully (Psalm 139:14), and the mistreatment you’ve faced is an affront to His design. Autism is not a flaw; it is part of how God uniquely wired you for His glory. The world may reject what it doesn’t understand, but the Lord delights in you. In 1 Peter 2:23, we read that Jesus, when He was reviled, did not revile in return. Instead, He entrusted Himself to God, who judges justly. We encourage you to release your pain to Him, for He will vindicate you in His time. The apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 12:19, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"*
Your desire for a wife is good and godly, for the Lord said in Genesis 2:18, *"It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make him a helper suitable for him."* We pray that the Lord would prepare you for marriage and bring you a godly wife who loves Him, understands your heart, and walks alongside you in faith. However, we also encourage you to seek the Lord first in this area, asking Him to shape your heart and character to be a husband who reflects Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:25). Marriage is a sacred covenant, not merely a remedy for loneliness, and it requires selflessness, patience, and spiritual maturity. We urge you to pursue this desire in a way that honors God, avoiding the temptations of fornication or emotional entanglements outside of marriage. If you are not already part of a biblical church community, we strongly encourage you to find one where you can grow in faith and accountability.
Regarding your puppet business, we celebrate your vision to use your talents to employ and bless others, especially those with disabilities. This aligns with the heart of God, who calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves (Mark 12:31) and to use our gifts for the common good (1 Peter 4:10). We pray that the Lord would open doors for this ministry, providing the resources, connections, and wisdom you need to steward it well. Remember, though, that success in God’s eyes is not measured by wealth or fame but by faithfulness. In Proverbs 16:3, we are told, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* Seek His kingdom first, and He will add what you need (Matthew 6:33). If wealth comes, use it generously for His glory, as you’ve expressed. But even if it doesn’t, your obedience and love for others are precious in His sight.
Your current season of living with your parents may feel humiliating or stifling, but we urge you to see it as a time of preparation. Joseph was sold into slavery and imprisoned before God exalted him (Genesis 50:20), and David was anointed king long before he took the throne (1 Samuel 16:13). The Lord often uses seasons of waiting to refine us and teach us dependence on Him. We pray that He would give you patience and grace in this time, and that He would soften your parents’ hearts toward you, granting you the freedom to grow in ways that honor Him—even in something as simple as growing your hair. Submit to their authority as much as you can in the Lord (Ephesians 6:1-3), but also ask God to give you wisdom in how to communicate your needs with love and respect.
Finally, we want to speak life over the lies you may have believed—that you are unworthy, that your dreams are foolish, or that you will never escape the pain of your past. The enemy wants to steal your hope, but Jesus came to give you life abundantly (John 10:10). You are not defined by your job, your living situation, or the way others have treated you. You are a child of God, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, and He has a plan for you. In Isaiah 43:1, the Lord declares, *"Don’t be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine."*
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You, knowing that You see his heart and hear his cries. Lord, You are the God of justice, and we ask that You would vindicate him for the wrongs he has suffered. Heal the wounds of abuse, discrimination, and rejection, and replace his shame with the dignity that comes from being Your beloved child. Remind him daily that he is fearfully and wonderfully made, and that his autism is not a mistake but a part of Your perfect design for his life.
Father, we pray for his living situation. Soften the hearts of his parents toward him, and grant him the freedom to live in a way that honors You, including the small things that bring him joy, like growing his hair. Provide a path for him to move into his own home in Your timing, and give him patience and contentment while he waits. Lord, You are his Provider, and we trust You to open doors for stable, meaningful work—whether in a zoo, through his puppet ministry, or in another way You ordain. Give him favor with employers and connections that align with Your will.
We pray for his puppet business, that You would bless it abundantly for the sake of others. Use it to provide jobs, encouragement, and hope to those with disabilities, and let it be a testament to Your creativity and love. Give him wisdom in planning, perseverance in obstacles, and a heart that seeks Your glory above all else. If wealth comes, may he steward it generously, always remembering that it is Yours.
Lord, we lift up his desire for a wife. Prepare him to be a godly husband, and prepare the heart of the woman You have for him. Let their union be rooted in Christ, a reflection of Your love for the Church. Guard his heart from impatience or compromise, and let him pursue this desire in a way that honors You.
Most of all, Father, draw him closer to You. Let this season of waiting deepen his trust in Your goodness. Remind him that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28), even when it’s hard to see. Fill him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let his life be a light to others who feel forgotten.
We rebuke the spirit of discouragement, rejection, and fear that has tried to take root in his heart. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we declare that he is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves him (Romans 8:37). Break every chain of bitterness, anxiety, and self-doubt, and replace them with Your truth and joy.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust You to move mightily in his life, and we give You all the glory. In the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray. Amen.
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. 
