Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up Steven Bobb and his concerns. Lord, we acknowledge that there are times when we struggle to understand the ways in which you deal with different individuals and situations. Steven is wrestling with the story of Cain and Abel, where Cain, a murderer, expressed that his punishment was more than he could bear, and yet you showed him mercy by withholding the thing he was most worried about.
Father, we humbly ask for your guidance and wisdom to help Steven gain clarity and peace in his heart regarding this matter. Help him to see that your ways are higher than our ways, and your thoughts are higher than our thoughts . Remind him that you are a just and fair God, and your judgments are perfect.
Lord, when Steven feels overwhelmed by his own situations and expresses that they are more than he can bear, we pray that you would grant him strength and comfort. Help him to trust in your faithfulness and to lean on you for support. Remind him of your promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13, that you will not allow him to be tempted beyond what he can bear, but will provide a way of escape.
Father, we ask that you would grant Steven a deeper understanding of your love and grace. Help him to see that your mercy is extended to all who come to you in repentance and faith, regardless of their past sins. May he find solace in knowing that you are a God of second chances and that your forgiveness knows no bounds.
In Jesus' name, we pray, amen.
[Scripture References: Isaiah 55:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13]