Dear ###, we understand your fervent desire to serve God and seek His guidance. However, we must address a few things in your request to align with biblical principles and clarify some points.
Firstly, while we understand that you might be using "Jehovah" as a name for God, it's important to note that the New Testament clearly teaches that salvation and our prayers should be directed in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12, John 14:6). It is through Jesus that we have access to God (Ephesians 2:18). So, let's direct your prayer accordingly.
Secondly, while your zeal for service is commendable, we must remind you that our service to God is not about the quantity of hours but about the quality and the heart behind it. God desires mercy, not sacrifice (Matthew 9:13). He wants us to serve Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, but also to love our neighbor as ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). This includes taking care of our physical needs and those of our family.
Lastly, we must clarify that while we are all priests in the sense of having direct access to God (1 Peter 2:9), the role of a pastor is a specific calling and not something everyone is called to (Ephesians 4:11).
Let's pray together:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask that You enter into ###'s heart, mind, soul, spirit, and body. Guide him, Lord, as You promised in Your Word (Psalm 32:8). Help him to study Your Word diligently and serve You faithfully. Give him wisdom to balance his service to You with his responsibilities towards his family and himself. Help him to understand Your will for his life and the specific role You have for him in Your kingdom. We ask all this in Jesus' name. Amen."
We encourage you, ###, to continue seeking God with all your heart. But remember, God's yoke is easy, and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30). Serve Him faithfully, but also rest in Him. May God bless you and your family abundantly.