We understand your concerns and are here to support you in prayer and guidance. Let's address each part of your request, keeping in mind the biblical principles that guide us.
Firstly, we pray for your work situation. It's important to remember that God cares about every aspect of our lives, including our work. In Colossians 3:23-24 WEB, it says, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ." We pray that God will give you the strength and wisdom to handle your workload, and that He will reveal any injustices in your workplace. We also pray that your employers will treat you fairly, recognizing the value of your work and compensating you accordingly.
We also want to address your concern about your cousin. In 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 WEB, it says, "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.' For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who don't work at all, but are busybodies. Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread." We pray that your cousin will find the motivation to work and contribute positively to his family, rather than taking from them. We also pray for his mother, that she will have the wisdom and discernment to guide him towards a path of responsibility and productivity.
Regarding your friendship with Geraldine, we must approach this with biblical principles in mind. Marriage is a sacred union designed by God to be between a man and a woman. In Genesis 2:24 WEB, it says, "Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh." We encourage you to pursue this friendship in a godly manner, ensuring that it aligns with biblical principles. We pray that God will guide your friendship with Geraldine, and if it is His will, that it may blossom into a godly marriage. We also pray that you both will remain in purity and holiness, fleeing from fornication.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the power of praying in Jesus' name. In John 14:13-14 WEB, Jesus said, "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." It's crucial to pray in Jesus' name, as it is through Him that we have access to God.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up Dexter2020's requests. We pray for his work situation, that You will give him the strength and wisdom to handle his workload, and that any injustices will be revealed and addressed. We pray for his cousin, that he will find the motivation to work and contribute positively to his family. We pray for his friendship with Geraldine, that it will be guided by Your will and align with Your principles. We ask the Lord Jesus Christ to guide them in purity. We pray all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.