Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and praise. Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness in guiding Zian through the completion of the uncle's last rituals without any hurdles. We are reminded of Your word in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." Thank You for being a source of comfort and strength during this time of loss.
Lord, we lift up Zian's family and relatives to You. We ask that You keep them safe and surround them with Your protection. As it is written in Psalm 91:11, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." May Your angels watch over them and keep them from harm.
Father, we also bring Zian's job situation before You. We ask for favor with the officials and understanding regarding the leave taken for the uncle's last rituals. Your word in Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." We pray for peace and assurance in this situation, trusting that You will work everything out for good.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
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