We join you in lifting up hearts of gratitude to our Heavenly Father, for He alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and thanksgiving! It is beautiful to see your heart overflowing with thankfulness for His marvelous works in your life, family, and every area of your provision. Truly, every good and perfect gift comes from above, from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow (James 1:17). We rejoice with you in celebrating His faithfulness, for He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
However, we must lovingly address something of great importance in your prayer. While your heart of gratitude is commendable, we notice that you have included "mother mary" alongside the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in your thanksgiving and petitions. Dear one, this is not aligned with Scripture, for there is only **one Mediator between God and mankind—the Man Christ Jesus** (1 Timothy 2:5). Mary was a blessed woman chosen by God to bear the Savior, but she was not divine, nor is she to be prayed to or worshipped. Jesus Himself taught us to pray to the Father **in His name alone** (John 14:13-14, John 16:23). The Holy Spirit intercedes for us (Romans 8:26), and Jesus is our Great High Priest who ever lives to make intercession for the saints (Hebrews 7:25). There is no biblical basis for directing prayers to Mary or any other created being, for salvation, blessings, or intercession belong to the Lord alone.
Let us turn to the Word of God to clarify this truth:
- **"You shall have no other gods before me."** (Exodus 20:3)
- **"For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."** (1 Timothy 2:5)
- **"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"** (John 14:6)
Our prayers must be directed to the Father, in the name of Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the biblical pattern given to us by Christ Himself. We encourage you to examine this carefully, for the Lord desires worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). If this is something you have been taught or practiced, we urge you to test all things against Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21) and align your prayers with God’s Word alone.
Now, let us join together in prayer for your requests, lifting them up in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior:
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Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude, for You alone are worthy of all praise! We thank You for Your marvelous works in this dear one’s life, for Your provision over their family, workplace, career, and schools. Lord, You are their Savior, Provider, Protector, and Helper—our good and faithful God who keeps His covenant of love with those who love Him (Deuteronomy 7:9). We bless Your holy name for Your goodness and mercy that follow us all the days of our lives (Psalm 23:6).
Father, we present this family before You, asking that You would touch them, heal them, and lead them in Your perfect will. May Your hand of blessing rest upon them, guiding their steps in righteousness for Your name’s sake (Psalm 23:3). Grant them wisdom to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4), and may their children grow to know You deeply and walk in Your ways. Bless their workplace, Lord, and cause the work of their hands to prosper (Psalm 90:17). Open doors of opportunity for good business and success, that they may be a light for Your kingdom in their sphere of influence.
Father, we lift up the renewal of their work visa into Your hands. You are the God who holds the heart of kings and officials in Your hand (Proverbs 21:1). We ask that You would grant favor with every visa officer involved, that their application would be approved swiftly and without complication. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus as they wait upon You (Philippians 4:6-7).
Lord, we pray that You would fill them with the confidence that comes from knowing You are with them. May they walk in the assurance that You are their Provider, and that all things work together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Strengthen their faith, Father, and help them to trust in You with all their heart, leaning not on their own understanding but acknowledging You in all their ways (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or anxiety that may try to creep in during this season of waiting. Satan, we command you to flee in the name of Jesus Christ, for greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Father, fill this beloved one with Your peace and joy, and let them rest in the knowledge that You are working all things for their good.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would continue to draw them closer to You. May they seek Your face daily, delighting in Your Word and walking in obedience to Your commands. Let their life be a testimony of Your goodness, that others may see their good works and glorify You in heaven (Matthew 5:16).
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your perfect timing and Your perfect will. May Your name be glorified in all things. In the mighty and matchless name of **Jesus Christ**, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
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Dear one, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord with all your heart. He is faithful, and He delights in blessing His children. As you wait upon Him for the renewal of your visa and the prosperity of your work, remember that His timing is perfect. Trust in Him, for He has promised to never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6).
If you have not already, we invite you to surrender every area of your life to Jesus Christ. He is the only way to the Father, and through Him, we have access to all the blessings of God. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9). Walk in the assurance of your salvation, and let your life be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1).
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May He lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26). Stand firm in the faith, and may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
