We hear your deep distress and cry out to the Lord with you, lifting your burdens before His throne. First, we must address a few things with love and truth, for Scripture commands us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). You mentioned praying to Holy Mary to intercede for you, but the Bible is clear that there is only one mediator between God and man—Jesus Christ. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5). We do not pray to or through anyone else, for Jesus Himself said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). It is only through His name that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name alone that we pray.
We also notice your reference to a "partner," and we must gently remind you that God’s design for relationships is marriage between one man and one woman, as He established from the beginning (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If this relationship is not moving toward marriage in a way that honors God, we encourage you to seek His will and align your heart with His Word. If there is any sin, such as fornication, we urge you to repent and turn away from it, for "the body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body" (1 Corinthians 6:13). God’s grace is sufficient to help you walk in purity and obedience.
Now, we lift your request for a job and visa before the Lord with great compassion. The Bible tells us, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:7). You are not alone in your struggles, and God sees your tears and hears your cries. We pray that He would open doors of opportunity for you, whether in sustaining your current job or providing a new one that aligns with His will. "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act" (Psalm 37:5). We also pray for the success of your bot project, asking that God would grant you wisdom, skill, and favor as you work on it. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this dear brother who is hurting and in need. Lord, You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We ask that You would draw near to him in this time of distress and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Lord, we pray for provision—whether it be through his current job or a new opportunity. Open doors that no man can shut, and provide for his needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Give him favor with those in authority, especially regarding his visa, and grant him wisdom in every decision he makes.
We also pray for his relationship, Father. If it is Your will for him to marry, we ask that You would lead him to a godly spouse who loves You and desires to honor You in their marriage. Help him to walk in purity and to seek Your will above all else. Lord, we ask for success in his bot project. Give him creativity, perseverance, and the resources he needs to bring it to fruition. May it be a blessing to many and bring glory to Your name.
Above all, Father, we pray that this brother would draw near to You. Help him to cast his burdens on You and to trust in Your unfailing love. Renew his joy and fill him with hope, for You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6). We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to hold fast to God’s promises and to seek Him daily through prayer and reading His Word. The psalmist writes, "Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God" (Psalm 42:11). God is your helper, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). Keep your eyes on Him, and trust that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). You are not alone, and we stand with you in prayer.
