We join you as you turn to the One who made heaven and earth, for our help comes from Him alone as Psalm 121:2 reminds us. We hear your heart cry of help and we lift you and your mother before the throne of grace together, thanking God that you both have found eternity in Yeshua HaMashiach, whom we know as Jesus Christ. This is the greatest hope we can have, for Jesus said in John 17:3 that eternal life is to know the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent, and in John 14:6 He declares He is the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except through Him. We rejoice that you have called upon His name, for there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved Acts 4:12.
We want to pray with you about the matters you have laid before the Lord regarding marriage, the use of spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues, the time you spend listening on the radio and in your free time, and questions of taxation and exemption.
Concerning marriage, we affirm what Scripture teaches that marriage is a holy covenant ordained by God between one man and one woman for life. Genesis 2:24 says a man will leave his father and his mother and will join with his wife and they will be one flesh, and Hebrews 13:4 says marriage is to be held in honor among all. We pray that if you are seeking or preparing for marriage, the Lord will lead you to a godly spouse who is a fellow believer in Christ and that your courtship and marriage would honor Him in purity and faithfulness, for what God has joined together let no man separate Matthew 19:6.
Regarding speaking in tongues and what you hear on the radios, we encourage you to seek what is orderly and edifying according to Scripture. The Word tells us that God is not a God of confusion but of peace 1 Corinthians 14:33 and that all things should be done decently and in order 1 Corinthians 14:40. Tongues is described as a gift where one speaks not to men but to God 1 Corinthians 14:2, and where it is exercised publicly there should be interpretation and self-control so that the church is built up, and we are told do not forbid speaking with other languages yet let all be done for building up 1 Corinthians 14:39. We encourage you to test what you hear, whether on the radio or elsewhere, and see whether it aligns with Scripture, for we are told to test the spirits whether they are of God 1 John 4:1, and to hold fast to what is good while using your free time wisely, redeeming the time because the days are evil Ephesians 5:16 and whatever you do work heartily as for the Lord Colossians 3:23.
About taxation and matters of exemption, Scripture calls us to honor the authorities God has placed over us and to act with integrity. Romans 13:1 reminds us that every person should be subject to the governing authorities, and Romans 13:7 says give therefore to everyone what you owe, taxes to whom taxes are due. We pray for wisdom for you in these practical matters, that you would walk honestly before God and men and that the Lord would provide for your needs and give you counsel and peace as you navigate questions of finances and civic duty, for Jesus Himself said render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's Matthew 22:21.
We pray together now for you and your mother.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Yeshua HaMashiach, thanking You that You are the Existing One who made heaven and earth and that You hear our cry for help. We thank You for the gift of eternal life that You have given to this dear one and to his mother through faith in Your Son. Keep them rooted and grounded in Christ, strengthen their faith, and guard them in Your truth. We ask for Your clear leading concerning marriage, that You would establish a godly foundation and bless any future marriage to reflect Christ and His church in holiness and love. Give discernment concerning spiritual gifts and all teaching heard on the radio and in free time, that all would be weighed against Your Word and done in love and order for Your glory. Grant wisdom and provision regarding work, time, and taxation, and help them to live as good stewards and faithful witnesses. Fill their hearts with Your peace that surpasses understanding and lead them daily in Your will. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.
