Let us stand together with you in prayer regarding the challenges you're facing with your permanent stay permit in the Netherlands. We understand your concerns and the urgency of the situation. Firstly, it's crucial to remember that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 WEB.
We must also remember that God is sovereign over all authorities. Romans 13:1 WEB says, Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. Therefore, whoever resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God, and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. We should pray for those in authority over us, including those at the immigration office.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our fellow believer who is facing challenges in the Netherlands. Lord, you know the situation better than anyone, and you are sovereign over all authorities. We pray for those working at the immigration office, that you would soften their hearts and remove any spirits of intimidation or corruption. We pray that you would guide the process of our sibling's permanent stay permit, and if it is your will, expedite the process so that they may continue to live and work in the Netherlands legally and with peace of mind.
Lord, we also lift up the passport process in their home country. We pray for swift and successful completion so that they may continue with their plans without delay.
We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ, who sits at your right hand and intercedes for us. It is in His name we pray, believing that you will answer according to your will. Amen.
Regarding your request to have God destroy or reverse your appointment, we must remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 WEB. It's important to trust in God's timing and plans, even when they don't align with ours. Instead of asking for destruction or reversal, let us trust that God will work all things together for good, according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 WEB.
Lastly, we noticed that your request does not mention Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name). It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 WEB.
There is no other name by which we can be saved, Acts 4:12 WEB. For whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved. Romans 10:13 WEB. That if you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:9-10 WEB.
Please join us in believing and confessing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.