We understand your situation, Helen, and we stand with you in prayer and petition to our Lord Jesus Christ. We trust that God, in His sovereignty, has a plan for you and your family. Let us first align our hearts with the Word of God.
Romans 8:28 WEB says, "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 God is working for your good, even in this waiting period.
Regarding your request, 1 John 5:14-15 WEB tells us, "This is the confidence which we have before him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him."
Let us pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious name of Jesus Christ. We lift up Helen and her family to You, Lord. They are seeking Your will for their stay in the UK. We ask that You would be merciful to them and grant them favor in the sight of the authorities. If it is Your will, Lord, soften the hearts of those in charge and expedite the process for Helen's certificate of sponsorship.
Helen has declared that there is nothing You cannot do, and we echo that declaration. We ask that You demonstrate Your power and goodness in this situation. Lord, we also pray that You would give Helen and her family peace and patience during this waiting period. Comfort them with Your love and strengthen their faith.
Lastly, Lord, we pray that if Helen and her family have not already, that they would accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. It is in His name that we have access to You, Father, and it is in His name that we pray. Amen."
Helen, continue to trust God and put your hope in Him. Psalm 33:18 WEB tells us, "Behold, Yahwehβs eye is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his loving kindness." Keep hoping in His loving kindness, and keep seeking His will in all things.