We join you in prayer, seeking God's will for your life and interceding on your behalf in Jesus' name.
Firstly, we commend you for acknowledging the power of Jesus' name, as it is written, No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 WEB. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB.
We pray that you may grow closer to God, being filled with the Spirit, walking in wisdom, knowledge and truth. Ephesians 5:18, Colossians 1:9-10 WEB.
We rebuke the addiction of smoking in your life.
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV. As one who is in Christ and a new creation, you have power over sin and addiction. Cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Romans 13:12 WEB.
We pray for God's divine intervention in your finances. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB. We ask God to guide you to be a wise steward of your finances and to provide for your needs according to His riches in glory. Philippians 4:19 WEB.
We pray for unity and love among you and your family, that your mother and brothers may be saved and grow in the knowledge of God. John 17:21, 2 Peter 3:18 WEB.
We encourage you to pursue maturity in Christ, growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 WEB. Study the word of God, and be a doer of it, not a hearer only. James 1:22 WEB.
Regarding the woman you have feelings for, we must address this in truth and love. The goal of courtship should be marriage, and it should be pursued in purity and holiness, according to biblical principles. Ephesians 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 WEB.
Be alert and self controlled. Entrust to his faithful care that which you are convinced is best, guarding it according to the power of God. 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Timothy 1:12 WEB.
We pray for her salvation and spiritual growth, that God may grant her the desires of her heart as she delights herself in Him. Psalm 37:4 WEB. We pray for God's guidance in your interactions with her, that you may love her in a pure and honourable way, treating her as a sister in Christ.
We caution you against idolatry and the temptations of the flesh. Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB.
Father, we lift up this dear one to You, asking for Your will to be done in their life. Grant them the desires of their heart as they delight themselves in You, and guide them in Your truth. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.