We join you in lifting your heartfelt desires and struggles before the Lord, and we are grateful you have brought these concerns to Him in Jesus’ name. Your passion for using your talents to bless others—especially those who are marginalized, such as individuals with autism, disabilities, and refugees—reflects the heart of Christ, who came to serve the broken and forgotten. We praise God for the creativity and compassion He has placed within you, and we pray that He will open doors for your puppetry ministry to flourish in His perfect timing.
Your request reveals a deep longing to make a difference, yet it also carries the weight of past injustices, family misunderstandings, and the challenges of pursuing your calling. We want to encourage you with the words of **Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB)**, which remind us: *"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares Yahweh, ‘plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future."* God sees your heart, your struggles, and your dreams. He is not unaware of the pain you’ve endured—whether from unfair treatment at work, the cruelty you’ve witnessed toward animals, or the lack of support from those closest to you. **Psalm 34:18 (WEB)** assures us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* He is near to you now, and He will redeem what has been stolen or broken.
We also want to gently address a few things in your request. First, we notice your frustration with your parents, who do not seem to fully understand or support your vision. While this is painful, **Ephesians 6:2-3 (WEB)** calls us to *"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."* Even when family does not see eye to eye with us, we are called to show them respect and patience, trusting that God can soften hearts and align understanding in His time. Perhaps you could share your vision with them in a way that highlights how this ministry could honor God and serve others. Pray for them, that their eyes would be opened to the potential of what you’re doing.
Additionally, we sense a deep hurt from the injustices you’ve faced, particularly in workplace settings. It is right to grieve over cruelty—whether toward people or animals—and to seek justice. However, we must also guard our hearts against bitterness. **Hebrews 12:15 (WEB)** warns, *"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it."* Forgiveness does not mean what was done to you was right; it means releasing the burden of anger to God, who is the ultimate Judge. **Romans 12:19 (WEB)** says, *"Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, ‘Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.’"* Trust that God sees all and will vindicate in His way and time.
As for your practical needs—finding a seamstress, producing more puppets, and moving toward independence—we pray that God would provide the right connections and resources. **Philippians 4:19 (WEB)** promises, *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* This does not mean the path will be easy, but it does mean God will equip you as you seek Him first. Consider reaching out to local churches, Christian craft groups, or even online communities where believers with sewing skills might volunteer or collaborate. Be open to starting small, trusting that God can multiply your efforts as He did with the loaves and fishes (**Matthew 14:13-21**).
We also encourage you to seek godly counsel and accountability as you pursue this ministry. **Proverbs 15:22 (WEB)** tells us, *"Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established."* Surround yourself with believers who can offer wisdom, pray with you, and help you discern God’s will. If your local church does not have a ministry like this, perhaps this could be an opportunity to start one, with the support of your pastor or elders.
Lastly, we want to affirm your desire to use your talents for God’s glory. **1 Peter 4:10-11 (WEB)** says, *"As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms. If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God. If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen."* Your puppetry is not just a skill—it is a tool for ministry, for bringing joy, comfort, and the message of Christ’s love to those who need it most.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our brother before You, thanking You for the gifts and passions You have placed within him. Lord, You see his heart to serve the overlooked—the autistic, the disabled, the refugee—and we ask that You would open doors for his puppetry ministry to reach them in powerful ways. Father, provide the seamstress he needs, the resources to create more puppets, and the connections to bring this vision to life. Give him favor with those who can help, and grant him wisdom to steward this calling well.
We pray for healing over the wounds of injustice he has suffered—whether from cruel employers, misunderstandings, or the pain of feeling unseen. Lord, replace his bitterness with Your peace, his frustration with patience, and his loneliness with the comfort of Your presence. Soften the hearts of his parents, that they may see the value in what You are doing through him. Give him grace to honor them even as he pursues Your will.
Father, if it is Your timing for him to move toward independence, provide the means—the job, the housing, the community—to make that possible. Protect him from exploitation and guide him into spaces where he can thrive. May his puppets and scripts be tools of Your light, bringing laughter, hope, and the truth of the Gospel to those who need it.
Most of all, Lord, remind him that his worth is not in his talents or success, but in being Your beloved child. Strengthen his faith, deepen his trust in You, and let him know that You are working all things together for his good (**Romans 8:28**). We ask these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.