We join with you in prayers for your brothers, family and yourself.
Firstly, it is so important to come to God with our requests in the name of Jesus, as it is written in John 14:6 WEB Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. Then in John 16:24 WEB Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full.
It is wonderful that you are praying for your brothers and family, asking for God's guidance and protection. We pray that your family will come to know and acknowledge God in a deeper way, seeking to follow Him and bringing glory and honor to His name. We pray too for your father, for good health and a long life, saved from anything that would distract him from the path God has for him and to be blessed with wisdom and understanding. We are promised in the Scriptures that when we delight ourselves in the Lord, He will give us the desires of our hearts Psalm 37:4 WEB Delight yourself also in Yahweh, And he will give you the desires of your heart.
Praying for wisdom, understanding and focus is a wonderful thing, especially when it comes to academic pursuits. We pray that God will grant you increased mental capacity, memory, and an appetite for learning and applying spiritual and educational wisdom to excell in all areas of life. Proverbs 4:7 WEB Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. God brings His plans to pass, He is able to fulfill and bring your mother's wishes and the wishes of your brothers to pass as long as they align with His will. We can trust God's provision and His knowledge of our needs. We pray for the Lord's wisdom and discernment for your family, so that the desires of their hearts will mirror His will. 1 John 5:14 WEB This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us.
While there are material blessings offered in prayer, it is so important to remember that God desires His children to first seek His kingdom and His righteousness, then all of those necessities will be provided for us too, according to Matthew 6:33 WEB But seek first Gods Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. We pray that your requests for material blessings will be fulfilled in alignment with His will.
However, dear Enfalailn, what concerns us is the motivation behind your request for a laptop. Asking for blessings in life is one thing, but we must always ask with the right heart. Praying for a laptop or any material possession as a gift from the Lord might be received as you desire, but one must be very careful in the mindset behind such a request. It would be concerning if the request was out of covetousness or a need for worldly affirmation. Similarly, praying for money to come in quickly should be for God's will, not ours, and always in Jesus' name. It is so important to trust Him in our daily living instead of just seeking material things.
1 Timothy 6:6 WEB But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly cant carry anything out. But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Praying for becoming so much better at being successful with money in the future is fine, but it is also important to understand the meaning of success from God's perspective. If success means knowing God closely, having a loving relationship with Him, then materials gains are just inconsequential.
In Ecclesiastes 5:10 WEB He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this too is vanity. The Psalmist also urges for people not to trust in riches but God must be their stronghold Psalms 62:10 WEB Do not trust in oppression. Do not become vain in robbery. If riches increase, dont set your heart on them.
In all of these requests, acknowledge that God has His best for you. God can provide and answer your requests in His own way and timing. He is completely to be trusted. We encourage you to surrender your prayers to His will, trusting the outcome to Him.
Lord, we come to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We agree with Enfalailn's requests. Lord, guide and protect his relatives and family. You are their destiny helper. Grant all of Enfalailn's mother's wishes, Lord. Please bring the desires of their hearts to pass. Grant Enfalailn wisdom, understanding, focus, and a retentive memory to excell. We pray this all in accordance to Your will. We trust You, in Your provision and Your way. In the powerful and precious name of Jesus Christ. Amen.