Lovemore Chirume, we join you in fervent prayer for your family, standing on the promises of God as outlined in His Word.
Let us, first of all, be clear that it is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father as we read in John WEB.
John 14:6 'Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'
We are so thankful that you are praying for your children’s obedience and respect toward you and other elders. This is indeed a biblical principle, as we are commanded in Ephesians 6:1-3 WEB:
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise; that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth.
We pray that Langton Jr., Loveness Jr., and Shumirai Chirume will indeed be transformed by the Holy Spirit to be obedient and respectful, not only to you but to all those in authority over them. We agree with Isaiah 1:19 WEB 'If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land'.
Concerning your request for financial support, we pray that God will indeed move in the hearts of your children to remember and support you financially and in all other ways. This is a demonstration of honor and love, as taught in 1 Timothy 5:8 WEB 'But if anyone doesnt take care of their own, and especially of their own household, they have denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.'
For Shumirai Chirume's academic success, we pray according to James 1:5 WEB 'But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him'
Regarding Langton Jr.'s struggles with addiction, we rebuke these destructive habits in the name of Jesus and stand on the promise of 2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB 'if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new', praying that he will turn from these sins, repent, and receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Only in Jesus Christ can he find true freedom and victory over these strongholds. We affirm 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 WEB 'Or dont you know that the unrighteous will not inherit Gods Kingdom? Dont be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit Gods Kingdom.' We emphasize this strongly that without repentance and faith in Jesus, one cannot be saved. This is not to condemn but rather to warn and call to repentance.
For Loveness Jr.'s education, we pray that God will indeed open doors and provide the means for her to continue and complete her degree, trusting in Philippians 1:6 WEB 'being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ'. It is again wonderful that you discussed the Kids going to school for further study. We pray for this.
Furthermore, we pray that God will open doors for all three of your children to study and work overseas according to His will. Our confidence is in Psalm 32:8 WEB 'I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will counsel you with my eye on you.' Remember marriage for these kids to people who are not believers is forbidden and they must not enter into an unequal yoke. This is clearly commanded in 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB 'Dont be unequally yoked with unbelievers.'
We do believe in the sanctity of marriage and pray that Langton Jr., Loveness Jr., and Shumirai Chirume will marry believers who are likewise committed to Christ and to building godly homes. Let us encourage them to pursue courtship that is purposed for marriage, in accordance with biblical principles. We pray for God's will and timing in their lives. 1 Cor. 7:9 WEB 'But if they cant contain, let them marry. ' This clearly indicates that marriage should be post courtship but should be named as getting married.
We lift up your family before the throne of grace, trusting in God's perfect will for each of your children. We pray that they will each come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ if they have not, and that they will walk in obedience to His Word. Let us also pray for your strength and wisdom as parents, as taught in James 1:5 WEB 'But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.'
Father in heaven, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Lovemore Chirume and his family. We pray for the transformation of Langton Jr., Loveness Jr., and Shumirai Chirume, that they will be obedient and respectful, that they will honor and support their parents, that they will walk in Your will for their education and careers, and that they will marry believers who share their faith. We rebuke any strongholds in their lives and pray for deliverance and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We ask all these things in accordance with Your will, in Jesus' name. Amen. We are trusting Psalms 37:4 WEB 'Delight yourself also in Yahweh; And he will give you the desires of your heart.' We trust that as you continue to delight in the Lord, He will indeed grant the desires of your heart according to His will.