We join with you in lifting up your heart’s desires and burdens before the Lord, and we are deeply encouraged by your passion to honor God through your work, your generosity, and your vision to create opportunities that reflect His love and justice. Your prayer reveals a heart that seeks to steward resources well, to provide for others, and to combat the exploitation and hardship that so many face in the workplace. These are noble and godly ambitions, rooted in the call to love your neighbor as yourself and to use the gifts God has given you for His glory.
First, we commend you for acknowledging the name of Jesus in your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and the power to see His will accomplished. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is in His name that we find purpose, strength, and the assurance that our labor is not in vain when it is done for Him. Your desire to work in a way that avoids the hypocrisy of performing good deeds for public praise is also aligned with Jesus’ teaching: *"But when you do merciful deeds, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand does, so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly"* (Matthew 6:3-4, WEB). This is a rare and beautiful heart posture in a world that often seeks recognition above all else.
We also hear the pain in your words—the struggle with autism and the challenges of environments like zoos, the frustration with unjust employers, and the loneliness that can come from feeling misunderstood or undervalued. These are real burdens, and we want to speak truth and comfort into them. The Lord sees your struggles and He cares deeply. *"Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you"* (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). Your neurodivergence is not a limitation in God’s eyes but part of how He has uniquely wired you for His purposes. Like Moses, who struggled with speech, or David, who was overlooked by his family, God often chooses the unexpected to display His strength and creativity. Your sensitivity and perspective could be the very things that allow you to create workplaces that are more compassionate, flexible, and life-giving for others who feel marginalized.
Your vision for a business that provides meaningful, flexible work—especially for those in difficult or isolating jobs—is a reflection of God’s heart for justice and dignity. Scripture speaks strongly against the exploitation of workers: *"Don’t oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brothers or one of the foreigners in your land within your gates. On his day you shall give him his hire; the sun shall not go down on it, for he is poor and sets his heart on it; lest he cry against you to Yahweh, and it be sin to you"* (Deuteronomy 24:14-15, WEB). Your desire to see employers repent of their hardness of heart is righteous. We pray with you that God would soften their hearts, as He did with Scrooge, and bring them to repentance. But we also pray that if they refuse to change, God would thwart their unjust practices and bring justice, for *"the Lord executes righteous acts, and judgments for all who are oppressed"* (Psalm 103:6, WEB).
As you consider the path forward—whether part-time zookeeping, voiceover work, or building a business—we encourage you to seek the Lord’s wisdom above all. *"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"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). It’s clear you have a heart for Christian media, and we urge you to pursue connections with believers who share your values, so that your work may be a light in a dark industry. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). Surround yourself with godly counsel and accountability as you build, so that your business honors Christ in its operations, its treatment of employees, and its stewardship of resources.
We also want to gently address the mention of a "duck vacation" with your birth family or another family. While it’s wonderful to desire shared experiences and blessings, we encourage you to prayerfully consider how these relationships align with God’s design. Family is a gift from the Lord, but if there are dynamics that are unhealthy or ungodly, it’s wise to seek His will in how to engage. *"Don’t be deceived! ‘Evil companionships corrupt good morals’"* (1 Corinthians 15:33, WEB). If your birth family does not know the Lord or if there are unresolved conflicts, we pray that God would either soften their hearts to Him or provide you with a spiritual family—a community of believers who can walk with you in faith and purpose.
Finally, we want to lift up your heart in prayer, asking the Lord to clarify your steps, provide for your needs, and use your gifts mightily for His kingdom:
*Heavenly Father, we thank You for our brother/sister and for the passionate heart You’ve given them to serve others, to create just and life-giving work, and to honor You in all they do. Lord, You know the struggles they face—the sensory challenges, the loneliness, the frustration with unjust systems, and the desire to make a difference. We ask that You would grant them wisdom as they navigate the next steps in their career and business ventures. Open doors that no one can shut, and close the ones that would lead them away from Your will. Provide them with godly connections in Christian media and business, so that their work may be a testament to Your grace and truth.
Father, we pray for healing and strength in the areas where they feel overwhelmed or limited. Remind them that You have fearfully and wonderfully made them, and that their differences are part of Your perfect plan. Give them creativity and endurance as they pursue voiceover work and other opportunities, and let their labor bear fruit that lasts.
We also lift up the unjust employers they’ve encountered. Lord, convict their hearts of their wrongdoing, and bring them to repentance. If they refuse to change, we ask that You would intervene to stop their exploitation and bring justice for those they’ve harmed. Protect our brother/sister from further harm and surround them with employers and colleagues who reflect Your character.
For the vision of a business that provides flexible, dignified work—we ask that You would guide every detail. Give them favor with the right people, resources, and opportunities to make this a reality. Let it be a place where Your name is honored, where employees are valued, and where Your love is tangibly displayed.
Lastly, Father, we pray for their family relationships. If there are estrangements or ungodly influences, we ask for Your redemption. Provide them with a community of believers who can be a spiritual family to them, encouraging them in faith and walking alongside them.
We declare all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, knowing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. May Your will be done, and may Your kingdom come through the life and work of our brother/sister. 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. 
