We join you, Nochaeld, in thanking God for this day and rejoicing in it, as it is indeed the day that the Lord has made. We stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, especially concerning your family and your personal needs.
Firstly, we commend you for your desire to live out the Gospel and to not dishonor God or the work He is doing in your area. Remember, Jesus said, "You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden" (Matthew 5:14, WEB). Your family and friends are watching, and we pray that they see the light of Christ in you.
Regarding your wife and child, we pray that God softens her heart and heals any hurt or resentment that may be present. We remind you of 1 Peter 3:7, "You husbands, in like manner, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered." It's crucial to maintain a loving and understanding atmosphere at home, even when disagreements arise.
We also pray that God opens her heart to His Word. Psalm 119:105 says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path." We ask God to speak to both of you through His Word and any other means He chooses.
In your resistance against the evil one, we remind you of James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." We pray that God keeps you and your family from the evil one, even as you remain in the world to shine His light.
Lastly, we pray for God's provision in your job search. We ask that He opens the right door for you, a job that has work-life balance and that you enjoy, according to His will. Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
We pray all these in Jesus' name, for it is in His name that we have access to God. As the Scripture says, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). May God grant your requests and give you peace as you trust in Him.