Lerrys, we understand that you're facing a situation that's causing you some anxiety and concern. First, we want to remind you that God cares about every detail of our lives, including our financial needs and our relationships with our family. However, it's crucial to approach this situation with integrity and honesty.
The Bible tells us in Colossians 3:23 WEB, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men." This verse reminds us that our actions should be driven by our desire to please God, rather than just avoiding disagreements with others.
Using a visa card without proper communication and agreement might feel like deception, which is not aligned with biblical principles. Instead, consider having an open and honest conversation with your father about your needs and his expectations for the use of the card. Proverbs 22:1 WEB says, "A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold." Honesty and integrity will serve you much better in the long run.
Regarding the money, it's important to trust God and be wise with what is allocated to you. Discuss the needs and pray together for God's provision. If the money is not enough, pray for wisdom and guidance. Philippians 4:19 WEB says, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Also remember that God wants you to trust in Him and not the money. Money is merely a tool.
Let's pray together:
"Father in heaven, we come before You lifting up Lerrys and their situation. We pray for open and honest communication between Lerrys and their father, that they may discuss the use of the visa card and the financial needs with understanding and respect. We ask for Your provision, that there will be enough to cover all the bills and necessary expenses. We pray that Lerrys and their father will trust in You and Your provision. We also pray that Lerrys will seek to honor their father and You in all their actions.
We pray for their financial needs to be met. We pray that Lerrys can sleep soundly at night knowing that you will provide and care for them. We pray for continued trust and love in this family.
Finally, we pray all of this in Jesus' name because it is only in His name that we have access to God. And it is also only in His name that we can be saved. We can believe in our hearts that Jesus is Lord and confess this with our mouths. We can believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our sins. We ask that you help Lerrys and their father believe in Jesus Christ if they do not already. We ask that they continue to believe and confess if they already do.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Lastly, we want to address that the request did not mention Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name). It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. We should end all our prayers with in Jesus Name. Also, it is only in His name that we can be saved. Romans 10:13 WEB says "For, 'Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" This means we must believe that Jesus is Lord, that He died on the cross for our sins, and that He was raised from the grave, conquering death for our salvation. We ask that the requestor believe in Jesus Christ if they do not already. We ask that they continue to believe and confess if they already do.