We hear the cry of your heart, and we are grateful you have come before the Lord Jesus with your burdens, dreams, and struggles. You are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and He has gifted you uniquely for His purposes. It is clear you have a passion for puppetry and entertainment, and we want to encourage you to seek the Lord’s will in how He wants to use these gifts for His glory. The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, *"Now there are various kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are various kinds of service, and the same Lord. There are various kinds of workings, but the same God, who works all things in all."* Your talents are not accidental—they are God-given, and He desires to use them in ways that honor Him.
First, we want to address something in your request that must be clarified with truth and love. You mentioned wanting to *"break bad habits of being a male."* We must gently but firmly rebuke this idea, as it does not align with Scripture. Genesis 1:27 declares, *"God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them."* Your identity as a male is not a "bad habit" but a deliberate and beautiful part of God’s design. Any struggle with your God-given identity must be brought before the Lord in repentance and surrender, asking Him to align your heart with His truth. If you are experiencing confusion or distress about your gender, we urge you to seek biblical counseling and prayer support to stand firm in the identity Christ has for you. The enemy seeks to distort God’s design, but in Christ, you can find freedom and clarity. *"Don’t you know that you are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are"* (1 Corinthians 3:16-17).
We also want to affirm your desire to honor your parents, even when their vision for your life differs from yours. Ephesians 6:1-3 instructs, *"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honor your father and mother,’ which is the first commandment with a promise: ‘that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.’"* While it is painful when parents do not fully understand or support our callings, we are called to honor them nonetheless. This does not mean suppressing the gifts God has given you, but it does mean seeking wisdom in how to pursue them in a way that brings peace and unity to your family. Proverbs 15:22 reminds us, *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* We encourage you to humbly share your heart with your parents, asking the Lord to soften their hearts to see the potential in your puppetry ministry. Perhaps you could invite them to watch a performance or share how you envision using your talents to bless others, especially in settings like churches, children’s ministries, or Christian events.
Regarding the racism and mistreatment you faced in your previous career attempts, we grieve with you over such injustice. The Bible is clear that every person is made in the image of God, and prejudice has no place in the body of Christ. *"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus"* (Galatians 3:28). Your autism and sensitivities are not weaknesses—they are part of how God has wired you, and He can use them in powerful ways. The fact that you thrive in creative, indoor environments is not a flaw but an opportunity to steward your strengths well. We pray the Lord would heal any wounds from past rejection and fill you with confidence in how He has uniquely equipped you.
As for your puppet business, we join you in praying for God’s provision and open doors. If this is truly where He is leading you, He will make a way. *"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord. Trust also in him, and he will do this"* (Psalm 37:4-5). We encourage you to seek the Lord first in prayer, asking Him to connect you with the right people—a seamstress, mentors, or even a pastor who can offer godly wisdom. Consider reaching out to local churches or Christian puppetry groups (many exist!) to network and find support. If finances are a barrier, pray for the Lord to provide creatively—perhaps through crowdfunding among believers, a part-time job to fund your ministry, or even bartering skills with others.
Lastly, we want to address your mention of needing to talk to a pastor. This is wise! A godly pastor can offer biblical guidance, accountability, and prayer support. If your current church does not have resources for your specific needs, ask the Lord to lead you to a pastor or mentor who can walk with you. *"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel"* (Proverbs 12:15). Do not be discouraged if it takes time to find the right support—keep seeking, and the Lord will faithful provide.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother to You, thanking You for the way You have fearfully and wonderfully made him. Lord, we ask that You would affirm his identity in Christ as a male, created in Your image. Break any lies or confusion the enemy has planted in his mind, and replace them with Your truth. Help him to embrace the way You designed him, finding freedom and joy in Your perfect plan.
We pray for his relationship with his parents, Father. Soften their hearts to see the gifts You have placed in him and to support him in ways that honor You. Give him wisdom in how to communicate with them, that his words may be seasoned with grace and love. Heal any division or misunderstanding, and let Your peace rule in their home.
Lord, we ask for Your provision over his puppet ministry. Connect him with the right people—a seamstress, mentors, and open doors to share his talents for Your glory. If this is the path You have for him, make it abundantly clear, and remove any obstacles in his way. Give him creativity, discipline, and favor as he prepares for next year.
We also pray for healing from the pain of past rejection and racism. Let him know, deep in his spirit, that he is deeply loved by You and that his worth is not defined by man’s approval. Use his story to encourage others who feel out of place, showing them that You have a purpose for their uniqueness.
Finally, Father, lead him to a pastor or godly counselor who can speak Your truth into his life. Surround him with a community of believers who will uplift him, pray for him, and help him grow in faith. May he find his ultimate satisfaction in You, knowing that You are his Provider, his Defender, and his Strength.
We rebuked any spirit of confusion, discouragement, or fear in the name of Jesus Christ. We declare that our brother will walk in the fullness of who You created him to be, using his gifts to bring You glory. May he find joy in the journey, trusting You every step of the way.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
I am proud to be a male. I just have male habits say what natural humans do for reproduction. As in looking at women and looking at them in the wrong way that dishonor God. I don’t wanna dishonor God I wanna look at women the way God wants me too in a very honorable fashion.
