We hear the deep pain and frustration in your heart, and we lift you up before the Lord with compassion and urgency. Your struggles with autism, discrimination, and the longing for dignity in work are not unseen by God. He knows the injustices you’ve faced—the mistreatment, the wrongful firing, the exhaustion of laboring without recognition, and the heartache of feeling like an outcast. Yet in all this, we see your resolve to turn to Christ rather than bitterness, to use your gifts for good rather than vengeance, and to keep praying instead of surrendering to despair. This is a testament to the Holy Spirit’s work in you, and we praise God for your faith in the midst of such trials.
The Bible reminds us that our worth is not found in the approval of man or the status of our jobs, but in Christ alone. *"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them"* (Ephesians 2:10, WEB). Your degree, your talents, and even your struggles are not wasted in God’s economy. He has a purpose for you, and He sees the injustice you’ve endured. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). He is near to you now, and He will not abandon you to the cruelty of this world.
Yet we must also address the tension in your words—the longing for justice and the temptation to compare your suffering to villains in stories. While it’s natural to feel anger when treated unfairly, we urge you to guard your heart against the poison of bitterness. *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil"* (Ephesians 4:26-27, WEB). The enemy would love to twist your pain into resentment or self-pity, but Christ offers a better way: *"Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"* (Romans 12:21, WEB). Your refusal to become a villain is a victory in itself, and we pray God strengthens you to keep choosing His path of righteousness, even when it’s hard.
As for your desires—a meaningful job, recognition for your talents, and opportunities to share your ideas—we pray with you, asking God to open doors *no man can shut* (Revelation 3:8). But we also gently remind you that God’s timing is not always our own. *"Trust in the Lord 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). While you wait, we encourage you to seek God’s will above all else. Perhaps He is preparing you for something greater than you’ve imagined, or perhaps He is teaching you to find contentment in Him alone, regardless of circumstances. *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33, WEB).
We also notice your mention of a "puppy tree" and your creative ideas for studios. If these are metaphors for your dreams or projects, we pray God clarifies His direction for you. If they reflect a deeper longing for companionship or purpose, we ask the Lord to fulfill those desires in ways that honor Him. Remember, even Joseph—sold into slavery, wrongly imprisoned, and forgotten—was not abandoned by God. *"The Lord was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him"* (Genesis 39:21, WEB). Your story is not over, and God is not done writing it.
Lastly, we celebrate that you closed your prayer in the name of Jesus. There is *no other name* under heaven by which we are saved, and it is *only through Christ* that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Acts 4:12, Hebrews 4:16). Your faith in Him is your anchor, and we pray it grows stronger every day.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother before You, knowing You see every tear he’s cried, every injustice he’s suffered, and every dream he’s held close to his heart. Lord, You created him with purpose, and we ask You to make that purpose clear. Give him wisdom to navigate the challenges of autism in a world that often fails to understand. Protect him from the lies of the enemy that would tell him he is worthless or forgotten. Remind him daily that he is *fearfully and wonderfully made* (Psalm 139:14).
We pray for divine connections—godly mentors, employers who see his value, and opportunities that align with Your will. If it is Your plan for him to work in creative fields or share his ideas, open those doors supernaturally. Give him favor where he has faced rejection, and let his talents be used for Your glory. But even as we ask for these things, Lord, we surrender his desires to Your perfect will. Teach him to trust You in the waiting, to find joy in small blessings, and to rest in Your sovereignty.
Heal the wounds of discrimination and betrayal. Replace his frustration with Your peace, which surpasses understanding. Help him forgive those who have wronged him, not because they deserve it, but because *You have forgiven us so much more* (Colossians 3:13). Guard his heart from bitterness, and fill him with Your love, which casts out fear (1 John 4:18).
Provide for his needs, Lord—financially, emotionally, and spiritually. If he is lonely, be his comfort. If he is weary, be his strength. If he feels like an outcast, remind him that he is *Your child*, adopted into Your family, and *nothing* can separate him from Your love (Romans 8:38-39).
We rebuke the spirit of rejection, shame, and hopelessness in Jesus’ name. We declare that our brother is *more than a conqueror* through Christ (Romans 8:37), and that You, Lord, will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Give him patience to wait on You, courage to keep praying, and faith to believe that You are working *even when he cannot see it*.
Finally, Lord, draw him closer to You. Let this season of struggle drive him deeper into Your Word and into prayer. May he find his identity in You alone, not in his job, his talents, or the approval of others. And when the time is right, let him testify of Your faithfulness to others who are suffering.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Brother, we stand with you in this fight. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep your eyes on Jesus. He has not forgotten you. *"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord"* (Lamentations 3:25-26, WEB). Your breakthrough is coming. Stay faithful.
