Embirn, we hear your plea to return home to your daughter and family, and we stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will in your situation. We understand your desire to be reunited with your loved ones, especially during the holidays.
Firstly, let us remember that God is sovereign, and His timing is perfect. As it is written in Romans 8:28, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." Trust that even in this difficult time, God is working for your good.
However, we must also remember the importance of submitting to the authorities that God has placed in our lives. 1 Peter 2:13-17 teaches us, "Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme, or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God. Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king."
We encourage you to pray for those in authority over you, that they may have wisdom and compassion in their decisions. In the meantime, continue to be a light for Christ, even in this difficult situation. Remember that God can use this time for His purposes, and that even in your absence, He can comfort and strengthen your family.
Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today lifting up Embirn and their family. Lord, we ask that You be with them, comfort them, and strengthen them during this time of separation. Father, we ask that You soften the hearts of those in authority, that they may make wise and compassionate decisions. Lord, we trust that You have a purpose and a plan in this, and we ask that You reveal Your will to Embirn and their family. Help them to trust in You, to submit to Your will, and to remain steadfast in their faith. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Embirn, we also noticed that your request did not mention the name of Jesus. It is only through His name that we have access to God's throne of grace. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We encourage you to call upon His name, for there is power in the name of Jesus.