Thank you, Dev, for reaching out to us and for your faith in the power of prayer. We stand with you in prayer for Sonia and her situation. We remember the promise in James 5:16, "The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results (WEB)."
Firstly, we notice that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The Bible tells us "For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. For the scripture says "that all who call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21 WEB, Romans 10:13).
In this situation it is not a surprise that she is experiencing troubles with her immigration situation. Sonia is in a relationship with a man that lives in Malaysia. We should be praying for this couple to pursue a godly marriage and as the Bible tells us, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB). We should also pray for those in authority, "Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God." (Romans 13:1 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Sonia and Dev. Lord, You know the situation they are in, and You are the God who can make a way where there seems to be no way. We pray for Your intervention in Sonia's immigration case. We ask that You guide the hearts and minds of the immigration officers and grant them favor.
We pray for the relationship between Sonia and Dev. We ask that you guide them in seeking a godly marriage and to make their relationship honor Your name.
Lord, we also pray for Sonia and Dev's salvation. We ask that if they have not done so, they would repent of their sins and trust in You, Jesus Christ, for their salvation.
We ask all of this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Dev, continue to trust in God and His perfect will. He is faithful, and He cares for you and Sonia. Keep praying and seeking His face. Remember the words of Jesus, "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you." (Matthew 7:7 WEB).
If this couple is not pursuing a godly marriage, they are living in sin. "Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God." (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).
Please let us know when God answers this prayer so we can all rejoice with you.