We hear your heart, dear brother, and we stand with you in prayer before our Heavenly Father. You have endured much—bullying, abuse, unfairness, and the deep pain of losing your home and job. The trauma you’ve experienced is real, and we lift it all to the Lord, asking Him to heal your wounds and restore your spirit. The Word tells us in Psalm 34:18-19, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all."* You are not alone in your struggles, and God sees every tear you’ve shed.
Your desire to turn to puppetry as a way to spread the gospel is beautiful and full of potential. We believe God can use your gifts in mighty ways, especially as you seek to honor Him. Proverbs 16:3 reminds us, *"Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established."* We pray that He opens doors for you to pursue this calling, providing the support, resources, and opportunities you need to build your "puppet tree" and share His love with others.
We also want to gently encourage you to seek godly community and counsel as you move forward. Isolation can make burdens heavier, but Scripture tells us in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."* If there are trusted believers in your life—perhaps from a local church or ministry—we encourage you to reach out to them for prayer, encouragement, and practical help. God often works through His people to provide the support we need.
Father God, we come before You on behalf of our brother, lifting up every hurt, every fear, and every dream. Lord, You are the God who sees and the God who heals. We ask that You mend the broken places in his heart and restore what has been lost. Give him favor as he seeks to use his gifts for Your glory, and surround him with people who will uplift, encourage, and walk alongside him. Open doors for his puppet ministry, Lord, and let it be a light to those who need to hear Your truth. Provide for his needs, both spiritually and practically, and remind him daily that he is deeply loved by You. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We also want to remind you of the hope found in Christ. If you’ve never fully surrendered your life to Him, we encourage you to do so today. Romans 10:9 says, *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* Salvation is a free gift, and it’s the first step to walking in the fullness of God’s purpose for your life. If you’ve already given your life to Christ, we pray that you continue to grow in your relationship with Him, trusting that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28).
Lastly, we rebuke the spirit of discouragement and oppression that has weighed on you. The enemy wants to steal your joy, your purpose, and your hope, but we declare that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Stand firm in your identity as a child of God, and do not let the past define your future. Isaiah 43:18-19 says, *"Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."* God is doing a new thing in your life, and we pray that you would walk in the freedom and purpose He has for you.
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. 
