We are thrilled to hear about your PhD admission in Canada, Seliah! We will stand with you in prayer and petition God on your behalf.
First, we notice that Jesus is not mentioned. We pray to God the Father by faith in Jesus Christ. There is no other name by which we can be saved. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;1 Timithy 2:5 WEB. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12 WEB. God does want us to pray to Him and ask for things.
Yes, God wants us to go to Him in prayer. For this reason, we are admonished to "Let your requests be made known to God" Philippians 4:6 WEB. Apostle John says" And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us." 1 John 5:14 "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you desire, and it shall be done for you." John 15:7 WEB
Scripture is clear that we should acknowledge God in all our ways, and He will direct our paths. Keep God at the center of your plans, and trust that He will guide you according to His will.
Regarding your visa, we pray that if it is God's will, He will open the doors for you to go to Canada and complete your PhD. Remember that God's timing is perfect, and His plans are always for your good and His glory. We believe that God will provide where He guides. Proverbs 3:5+6 WEB says "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, And don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, And he will make your paths straight".
Be faithful in prayer, and be still before God. Bring to God whatever is stressing you, and wait on Him with hope. God also says "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28 WEB
Join us in prayer: Heavenly Father you are the only one who changes not. You see this child of yours. You gifted her with a PhD admission, now she needs the visa. Open your doors of success on her. You alone do all things and nothing is too hard or impossible for you Father. We come before you as a group of believers in unity and lift Seliah's need before your throne of grace. Please, Lord, guide her through this daunting process, and allow your favor and peace to stand with her. Keep her away from stressful living because you are her strength. In Jesus' name, we pray, believe and trust you for this. Amen.
Stay strong in faith, and keep your eyes on Jesus. We encourage you to maintain and be a light unto the world during courtships and even when looking for a godly spouse. If you are considering courtship be reminded of 2 Corinthians 6:14 WEB Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? Keep God always in your plans. Lastly, we want to remind you that it is extremely important to stay sexually pure before marriage. Flee sexual immorality, 1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB says. We will continue to pray for you, Seliah.