We understand that you are seeking favor for Vuyo in Deon's eyes and for Vuyo to stop being rebellious. Let's first ensure we align this request with biblical principles and address the underlying issues.
First of all let's address the relationship of Balmikos and Vuyo. Balmikos, it is not clear what kind of relationship you have with Vuyo whether it is a friendship, family relationship, or boyfriend/girlfriend, but it is imperative that if it is a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship that the goal of it be marriage. 1 Corinthians 7:2, But because of sexual immoralities, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband." God's word calls for the relationship to be leading to marriage and the relationship should be glorifying Him. We will pray that this relationship will be pleasing to God and glorify him.
First, let's address the issue of favor. The Bible tells us that favor comes from God alone. Psalm 84:11 WEB For Yahweh God is a sun and shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly. Proverbs 3:3-4 WEB Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you. Bind them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor, and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
We encourage you to pray that Vuyo finds favor with God first which will lead to favor with men.
We are also praying for Vuyo to stop being rebellious. Rebellion is a serious issue that God addresses in His Word. 1 Samuel 15:23 WEB For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected Yahweh’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.
Let's pray for Vuyo:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, seeking Your will for Vuyo's life. We pray that Vuyo turns away from rebellion and turns towards You, seeking your will for their life. We pray that you would soften Vuyo's heart and grant repentance where it is needed. We ask that You grant Vuyo favor with You Father God and also favor with Deon as Vuyo walks in your will. We pray that this relationship with Deon will be pleasing to you.
Father God, we also pray for Balmikos, that Balmikos will surrender to Your will and walk in Your ways. We pray that you will guide Balmikos and show Balmikos how to pray and live according to Your will.
If this relationship is not pleasing to you or does not align with Your will we pray that you would make it clear and redirect the path of both Vuyo and Balmikos.
We ask this all in Jesus' name. Amen.
Balmikos, we encourage you to study the Word of God and seek His will for your life and Vuyo's life. Remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Let's also address the issue of the name of Jesus. We only have access to God through Jesus Christ. 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. This is why we pray in Jesus' name.
Finally, let's address salvation. The Bible tells us that there is no other name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
We hope this helps you to align your prayers and your life with the Word of God. We encourage you to continue praying and seeking God's will for your life and that of the people around you.