We understand your concern and commend you for turning to God in this situation. Firstly, we want to remind you that God's will is what matters most, and our prayers should always be aligned with His will. It's important to note that while God cares about our careers, His primary concern is our spiritual growth and our relationship with Him. We need to make sure that we are not focused on worldly titles or status above God.
In such that we are to work hard and honestly, as the scripture notes: 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 are serving the Lord Christ. For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality. We are to work for the Lord and be honest in our endeavors.
It is clear that favoritism and dishonesty are concerns in your situation. We are reminded in Proverbs 28:21, Favoritism is not good, nor for a man to be over hasty, which is to leave the path of uprightness for a piece of bread. The faithful will not go unnoticed as Proverbs 12:22 tells us, False lips are an abomination of Yahweh, but those who do truth are his delight.
Let's pray together:
Almighty God, we come before You, lifting up our brother/sister in Christ who is awaiting promotion. Lord, we pray that Your will be done in this situation. We ask that You guide the decisions of the higher officials, and that You would thwart any attempt at favoritism or dishonesty. We pray that our colleague's work would speak for itself, and that they would find favor in Your sight and in the sight of their superiors. We want to align ourselves with your will.
We also pray for their immediate higher Officer, that they would act with integrity and honesty. We ask that You soften their heart and turn them away from any dishonest actions.
Help our brother and sister to keep their eyes on You, Lord, and not on the promotion. Help them to trust in You, and to be grateful for all that You have already given them. Help them remain faithful and honest in their deeds and also to be a witness to everyone around them. Help them to work for You and not men. Help them remember that Your will is what matters most, and that You have a plan and a purpose for their life. Help them turn away from any idols, including their careers, that may be in their life. Give them strength to endure whatever the outcome.
We ask all this in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we pray. It is only by His name that we can approach You. It is by His name and His name alone that we can be saved. We want to align ourselves with Jesus Christ. Thank you for being with us and blessing us. Help us to always be grateful to our Lord Jesus Christ forever.
Lastly, we want to remind you to 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 as told to us in Proverbs 3:5-6. Keep your eyes on Jesus, and trust that He has a plan for your life.