Let us come together in prayer for Desli Leroy Mattar and his basketball career, and also remember the family, Maurice, in your role as parent.
Firstly, we acknowledge that every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. James 1:17 WEB. It is wonderful and God-honoring to seek His blessing and guidance in all areas of life, including sports and career paths.
We are reminded by scripture that we are to train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 WEB. This applies not only to spiritual and moral training but also to the development of talents and skills. We pray that Desli's talents are used for God's glory.
As we pray for Desli's breakthrough in basketball, let us also remember that the ultimate goal is to honor God in all that we do. Therefore, we pray that Desli's success will be a testimony to God's faithfulness and goodness. We pray that Desli will remain humble and teachable, always seeking to improve and learn.
We pray for the coaches who have shown interest in Desli, that they will be guided by God's wisdom and discernment. We pray that they will see Desli's potential and provide him with the opportunities he needs to succeed. Remember the words of God, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 WEB.
We also lift up Maurice and the rest family, praying for a financial breakthrough to support Desli's basketball endeavors. We remember the promise of God, But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 WEB. As you seek God's will for Desli's life, we trust that God will provide all that is needed.
We also pray for God's guidance as you consider a basketball school in the USA. We ask for clear direction and open doors if this is indeed God's will for Desli's life.
Finally, we want to remind you, Maurice, that it is important to acknowledge Jesus in all activities. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6 WEB. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up Desli Leroy Mattar. We pray for a breakthrough in his basketball career and ask that You would guide him every step of the way. We pray for the coaches who have shown interest in him, that they would be filled with Your wisdom and discernment. We ask that You would provide Maurice and their family with the financial means to support Desli in his pursuits. We pray for clear direction and guidance as they consider a basketball school in the USA. Ultimately, we pray that all of these plans would align with Your will and that Desli's life would bring glory and honor to Your name. We also pray that Maurice and their family would acknowledge, honor, believe and trust in Jesus Christ in all their ways.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.