Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your mercy, grace, and love. Thank You for Cheryl's faith and her steadfast belief in Your goodness. We lift up her son Joshua to You, who has been waiting patiently for his green card for two and a half years. Your Word tells us in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." We trust in Your perfect timing and plans for Joshua's life.
Lord, we ask that You expedite the process for Joshua's green card. We pray for favor with the authorities handling his application and that every obstacle be removed in Jesus' name. Your Word in Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." We present this request to You, trusting that Your peace will guard Cheryl and Joshua's hearts through this waiting period.
Father, we also pray that Cheryl and Joshua will be able to spend Christmas together in the USA, celebrating the birth of our Savior with joy and thanksgiving. Psalm 37:4 says, "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." We stand on this promise and believe that You will grant Cheryl's heartfelt Christmas wish.
May Your blessings be upon Cheryl, Joshua, and every person on this site. We declare that Your favor, provision, and peace will be evident in their lives. Thank You for hearing our prayers and for Your faithfulness. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.