Niehaven, we join with you in lifting up your husband and your family before the Lord. We are grateful for your heart of thanksgiving and your recognition of God's blessings in your lives.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the importance of praying in Jesus' name. As Jesus said, "Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full." (John 16:23-24 WEB) We encourage that your prayer should be in Jesus name.
We appreciate your desire to see your husband rewarded for his hard work. We pray that his efforts will be recognized and that he will receive the promotion he deserves. We remember the words of 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 serve the Lord Christ."
However, we must remind you that our ultimate reward comes from the Lord, and our focus should be on serving Him, not on the recognition or promotion from man. We pray that your husband will keep his eyes fixed on Jesus, knowing that his true reward comes from above.
We also pray for God's grace to abound in your husband's life. As the Apostle Paul wrote, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16 WEB)
Lastly, we encourage you to continue in your gratitude and humility. As the Scripture says, "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 WEB)
Let us pray together:
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister and her husband. We thank You for their hearts of gratitude and their desire to see Your blessings in their lives. Lord, we ask that You will reward his hard work and that he may receive a promotion. But most importantly, we pray that he will keep his eyes fixed on You, knowing that his true reward comes from above. We pray for Your grace to abound in his life, and we ask that You will continue to bless their family. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.