We hear your heartfelt cry for help with these practical matters as you prepare for your party, and we join you in seeking the Lord’s assistance. While these concerns may seem small in the grand scheme of life, we know that our Heavenly Father cares about every detail of our lives, even the things that weigh on our hearts in the moment. The Bible tells us in Matthew 6:33-34, "But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient."
Let us first address the foundation of your request. We notice that while you call upon "Father God," you have not mentioned the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." It is only by the blood of Jesus that we can approach God’s throne with confidence, as Hebrews 4:16 tells us, "Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need." If you have not already, we encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12).
Now, let us lift these specific requests to the Lord in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are a God who sees and knows all things, even the smallest details of our lives. Lord, we ask that You would help [this sister in Christ] to find her Christmas hair bows and ponytail holders, her white winter boot, and her earring. You know where each of these items is, and we ask that You would bring them to her remembrance or reveal their location to her. We declare that confusion and forgetfulness have no place in her life, for You have not given her a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Father, we also pray over her dress. We ask that You would grant her peace and confidence in how she looks, knowing that she is fearfully and wonderfully made in Your image (Psalm 139:14). If the dress no longer fits as she hopes, we pray that You would give her grace to trust in Your timing and provision, whether that means adjusting her plans or finding another option. Remind her that her worth is not found in her appearance, but in being Your beloved child.
Lord, we rebuke any spirit of anxiety or frustration that may be trying to steal her joy as she prepares for this event. Help her to cast all her cares upon You, for You care for her (1 Peter 5:7). Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding her heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). May she find rest in knowing that You are in control, and that even in the midst of preparations, she can abide in Your presence.
We also encourage you, dear sister, to take a moment to surrender these concerns to the Lord and trust in His provision. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Sometimes, the Lord allows us to search for things to teach us patience, trust, or even to redirect our focus to what truly matters. Use this time to draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8).
Lastly, we pray that your party would be a time of joy, fellowship, and celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. May the love of Christ shine through you as you interact with others, and may the peace of God reign in your heart. We declare that this event will be a blessing to you and to all who attend, in Jesus’ name. Amen.