We join you in lifting up your heart’s desire to use your gifts in puppetry for the glory of God and the encouragement of others, especially within the disabled community. Your passion to honor Christ through creativity and to provide for yourself and others in a way that reflects His love is commendable. We hear the urgency in your heart, the weariness from past struggles, and the longing for breakthrough. Let us first affirm what is good in your request and then address a few things to ensure your path aligns fully with God’s will and timing.
You are absolutely right to seek God’s help in this endeavor, for apart from Him, we can do nothing of lasting value. Your desire to "make Christianity look good" is a noble one, for we are called to be lights in this world, reflecting Christ’s love and truth in all we do. As it is written in **Matthew 5:16**, *"Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."* Your vision to use puppetry as a tool for ministry and to support others is a beautiful way to let your light shine. We also appreciate that you closed your prayer in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As **John 14:6** reminds us, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"*
However, we must gently remind you that while it is good to bring your requests before God, we must also surrender our timelines to Him. You’ve mentioned specific deadlines—Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—as if these are non-negotiable markers for God’s work in your life. Yet, God’s ways are higher than ours, and His timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our plans. **Isaiah 55:8-9** tells us, *"‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways,’ says Yahweh. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.’"* Delay does not mean denial. God may be preparing you, refining your skills, or aligning circumstances in ways you cannot yet see. Trust that He is working even in the waiting.
We also notice a hint of frustration, even bitterness, toward past jobs where you felt humiliated or discriminated against. While these feelings are understandable, we must guard our hearts against resentment, for it can become a root of bitterness that defiles us. **Hebrews 12:15** warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone lack the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Instead, we are called to forgive, release those hurts to God, and trust that He will vindicate and provide in His way. Your focus should not be on escaping another "humiliating" job but on seeking God’s kingdom first, trusting that He will add all these things to you as you walk in obedience (**Matthew 6:33**).
Additionally, while your desire to provide for yourself and others is good, we must ensure that our motives are pure and not driven by fear, desperation, or a need for validation. **Proverbs 16:3** 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. Ask yourself: Are you seeking this path because it is what God has called you to, or are you seeking it as an escape from difficulty? Both can be true, but the primary motivation must be to glorify God, not merely to avoid hardship.
Lastly, your mention of "everyone can be a winner" reflects a cultural mindset rather than a biblical one. In this world, we will face trials, and not everyone will be a "winner" by earthly standards. But in Christ, we are more than conquerors (**Romans 8:37**), not because of our circumstances, but because of His love and victory over sin and death. Our goal is not earthly success but faithfulness to Him, whether in abundance or in need.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You see their heart, their struggles, and their desires. Lord, You have gifted them with creativity and a passion for puppetry, and we ask that You would anoint this gift for Your glory. Father, we pray that You would open doors for them to begin this work in Your timing, not theirs. Remove any impatience or frustration from their heart and replace it with trust in Your perfect plan. Help them to surrender their timelines, their fears, and their past hurts to You, knowing that You are their Provider and Defender.
Lord, if this path is Your will, we ask that You would make it clear. Give them wisdom as they create, perseverance as they work, and divine connections as they seek to share their vision with others. Protect them from discouragement and from comparing their journey to others’. Remind them that their worth is found in You alone, not in their accomplishments or the approval of man.
We also pray for their disabled friends and all those they hope to bless through this ministry. Raise up supporters, collaborators, and platforms that align with Your purposes. May this work be a testament to Your goodness and a tool to draw others closer to You.
Finally, Father, we rebuke any spirit of fear, bitterness, or desperation that may be lingering in their heart. Fill them with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and let them rest in the knowledge that You are working all things together for their good (**Romans 8:28**). May they find joy in the process, not just the outcome, and may their life and work bring You honor.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all glory. Amen.
I am not the only person on Earth nor the only Christian. I need a good living for my disability and so do they. Share the glory in your Name. Make Christianity look good. In Jesus Name Amen.
