What a wonderful desire to use your creativity to serve others through puppet ministry! The heart behind your request is clear—you want to bless people, and that aligns beautifully with God’s call to use our gifts for His glory. We are encouraged by your eagerness to begin this work *immediately*, as there is indeed urgency in sharing the Gospel and ministering to those in need.
The Bible reminds us in **1 Peter 4:10-11 (WEB)**, *"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 desire to create puppets for ministry is a reflection of this very principle—using your talents to serve and bring glory to God.
We also appreciate that you closed your prayer *in Jesus’ name*, acknowledging that it is only through Him we have access to the Father and the power to do His work. This is a foundational truth, and we rejoice that you recognize the authority of Christ in your endeavor.
Now, as you move forward, we encourage you to seek the Lord’s timing and provision. While your heart is eager—and rightly so—we must also trust that God will equip and prepare you in His perfect timing. **Proverbs 16:3 (WEB)** says, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* This doesn’t mean success as the world defines it, but success in aligning with God’s will and purpose. Ask Him for wisdom in how to begin, what materials to use, and how to connect with the Better Rod Society or other ministries that could benefit from your work.
We also urge you to pray for discernment in the content and messages your puppets will convey. Puppetry in ministry is a powerful tool, especially for reaching children and families. Ensure that every script, every movement, and every word points to Christ and is rooted in biblical truth. **Colossians 3:17 (WEB)** tells us, *"Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him."*
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, thanking You for the creative gift You’ve placed within them. Lord, we ask that You would open doors for this puppet ministry to begin in Your perfect timing. Provide the resources, the connections, and the wisdom needed to craft puppets that will be used mightily for Your kingdom. May every string pulled, every word spoken through these puppets, bring honor to Your name and draw hearts closer to Jesus.
Guide them as they seek to collaborate with the Better Rod Society or other ministries. Give them favor and clarity in how to proceed, and surround them with fellow believers who can encourage and support this work. Let this endeavor be a light in dark places, a tool for sharing the Gospel, and a source of joy and truth for all who encounter it.
We rebuke any spirit of haste that is not of You, Lord. Instead, fill our brother/sister with patience and trust in Your timing. Equip them with everything they need, and let this ministry bear fruit that lasts for eternity.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.