We understand your heart's cry and we join you in prayer, seeking God's mercy and forgiveness. Let us remember that God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins when we confess them to Him, as it is written in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Firstly, we notice that your prayer does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" We encourage you to pray in the name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12).
Regarding your desire to join the military, we pray that God will guide your steps and grant you wisdom. Psalm 32:8 says, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you." We pray that God will make His will clear to you and that He will be with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).
As for changing your name, we find examples in the Bible where God changes the names of individuals to reflect a new purpose or identity, like when Abram became Abraham, and Saul became Paul. If this is God's will for you, we pray that He will make it clear and that your new name will reflect your identity in Christ.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking Your mercy and forgiveness for our brother/sister. Lord, we ask that You guide their steps regarding their desire to join the military. Make Your will clear and be with them wherever they go. If it is Your will for them to change their name, reveal the purpose behind it and let their new name reflect their identity in Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
In all things, we encourage you to seek God's will and to trust in His guidance. May the Lord bless you and keep you.