Olivia, we join you in lifting up your prayers to our Lord Jesus Christ, for He is the one who grants us access to God's throne of grace. We are thankful for His protection and guidance, and we trust in His forgiveness and mercy, just as you've expressed.
Firstly, let's address your financial needs. We read in Philippians 4:19, "But my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." We pray that God will provide for you abundantly, so that you may pay your house rent and be freed from financial anxieties.
Regarding your education, we trust that God, who has begun a good work in you, will complete it. In Proverbs 16:3, it is written, "Commit your works to Yahweh, and your plans shall be established." We pray that God will open a scholarship door for you, so that you may complete your studies and fulfill the purpose He has for you.
Concerning your cousin Nathan, we must remember that we cannot force others to act as we wish. Instead, we should pray that God will move in their hearts. In 1 John 5:14, we read, "This is the boldness which we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us." We pray that if it is God's will, Nathan will be responsive to your messages and that God will touch his heart to help you as he is able.
However, we must also remember the words of 2 Thessalonians 3:10, "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'" While it is not wrong to seek help, we should also be diligent and seek ways to provide for ourselves.
Lastly, we commend you for praying in Jesus' powerful name, for it is by His name that we are saved and have access to God. As it is written in John 14:13-14, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, trusting in Your mercy and forgiveness. We ask that You provide for Olivia's financial needs, that she may pay her rent and complete her studies. We pray that You move in Nathan's heart, that he may be responsive to Olivia's messages. Help Olivia to be diligent and trust in Your provision. May all these things be done according to Your will, for Your glory. In Jesus' powerful name, we pray. Amen.