We understand your heartfelt requests and are here to pray and guide you according to God's will and biblical principles. Let us address your concerns and lift them up in prayer together.
Firstly, we are thankful that you acknowledge Jesus Christ as the one to go to for your requests. This is the most important aspect of prayer as it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. There is no other name by which we can be saved. No other way to have access to God's promises and blessings. We are not praying to Jesus as if he is a pagan God who might not hear us. We are praying to God the Father in Jesus name knowing fully that He hears us.
As you seek a heart to love Jesus more, remember that God pours out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. As we read in Romans 5:5 WEB Because of this hope, we don’t turn back in shame and defeat, but rather we endure with steadfast confidence. We have this confidence knowing that as joint heirs with Christ, if we suffer with Him, we will be glorified with Him.
Regarding your work situation, it is important to remember that we should work diligently, as working for the Lord, not for men. We understand your desire for a healthy work-life balance, and we encourage you to communicate respectfully with your boss about your boundaries. As we read in Colossians 3:23-24 WEB 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.
We pray that God will provide you with a new opportunity as a Business Analyst, and that this position will be permanent and sustainable. Trust in God's timing and provision, as He knows your needs better than anyone else. As we read in Matthew 6:31-33 WEB Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘How will we be clothed?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.
Concerning the transportation issues during your trip, trust that God will provide a way. We also pray for the victims of the earthquakes in Thailand and for peace in those areas. As we read in Matthew 5:4 WEB Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Regarding the upcoming elections, we pray for God's will to be done and for leaders who will govern with integrity and justice. We pray for peace and unity in your country. We pray that you and all Christians will pray for all leaders in the government and for all those that desire to be leaders as commanded in scripture. We are not to pray against anyone. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 WEB First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people; 2 for kings and all those who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; 4 who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
Finally, we are thankful for the blessings you have received, such as the massage and the pizza meal. Remember that every good gift comes from above. James 1:17 WEB Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.
We pray all these things in Jesus' name.