In the first book of Timothy, we're reminded that "having food and clothing, we will be content with that" (1 Timothy 6:8 WEB). While a laptop is not a necessity like food or clothing, we understand that it can be a useful tool in today's world for work, study, and even ministry.
However, when requesting prayer for material possessions, it's important that our hearts are aligned with God's will and that our motives are pure. We should seek His kingdom first, and all these things will be added to us (Matthew 6:33 WEB).
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in Jesus' name, lifting up this request for a new laptop. Lord, You know the heart and the needs of Your child. If this tool will aid in their work, studies, or spreading the Gospel, we pray that You will provide. Guide them to the right laptop, at the right price, and in Your perfect timing.
But Lord, more than anything, we pray that Your will be done. Help us all to be content with what we have, and to use our possessions to serve You and others. Keep our hearts pure and focused on You.
We also pray for this request because it was not mentioned that this was being asked in Jesus name. We hope that this was an oversight and that they know that it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we can approach God. We come to God the Father through the Son. We further pray that they know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Bless them with assurance of salvation and hope for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. If they have not accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior then we pray that they come to know Him as their Lord and Savior in their heart. We pray that they would come to the salvation faith of Jesus Christ if they have not. We pray that they believe in their heart that Jesus Christ is Lord and that God raised Him from the dead. For it is written:
Romans 10:9-11
9 because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, โWhoever believes in him will not be put to shameโ.
And it is written in Mark 16:16 "He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned."
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to trust in God's provision and timing.