Trierarver, we understand your desire to seek God's favor and blessing in your time of need. It's commendable that you're turning to God in prayer, and we want to encourage you in that faith. However, we want to remind you that God's blessings are not always material or about winning a raffle. His blessings are often spiritual and eternal, meant to draw us closer to Him.
We must also remember that God is not a means to an end, but the end itself. He is not a genie who grants wishes, but a loving Father who knows what is best for us. His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts.
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares Yahweh. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts."Isaiah 55:8-9 WEB
Instead of focusing on winning the raffle, we encourage you to seek God's will and trust that He will provide for your needs according to His riches in glory.
"But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."Matthew 6:33 WEB
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, thanking You for Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Lord, You know Trierarver's needs and desires. We ask that You will provide for them according to Your will and in Your way. Help them to trust in You, to seek Your kingdom first, and to grow in their faith. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, God cares for you and your family. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths.
"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB