We understand your concern for your son, Bartholomew, and we join you in prayer, seeking God's will for his life. Let us first turn to the scriptures for guidance. In 2 Corinthians 6:14 (WEB), it is written, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?" This verse underscores the importance of being aligned with a believer in matters of faith and relationships.
Moreover, Ephesians 5:15-17 (WEB) advises, "Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." It is crucial for Bartholomew to walk in wisdom and discernment, understanding God's will for his life.
Let us pray together:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up Bartholomew Fong. Lord, You know his heart and the path he is currently walking. We ask, Lord, that You grant him the spirit of discernment and wisdom to understand Your will for his life. Guide him, Lord, and help him to see any negative influences in his relationship with Caitlin. If this relationship is not aligned with Your will, Lord, we ask that You set him free from it. Strengthen his faith, Lord, and draw him closer to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*
We encourage Bartholomew to seek God's will in all things, including his relationships. Psalm 143:8 (WEB) says, "Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you." It is essential to trust in God and seek His direction daily.
Additionally, we must address the importance of invoking the name of Jesus Christ in prayer. Acts 4:12 (WEB) states, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and can be saved.
We rebuke the disrespect and negative attitudes that have manifested in Bartholomew's life. Ephesians 6:2 (WEB) commands, "Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise." We pray that God restores respect and honor in Bartholomew's heart towards his family.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue praying fervently for Bartholomew, trusting that God is at work in his life. In Jeremiah 29:11 (WEB), God assures us, "'For I know the plans that I have for you,' says Yahweh. 'Plans for peace, and not for evil, to give hope and a future.'" Trust that God has a good plan for Bartholomew's life.