Thank you for bringing your prayer requests to us. We stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will and intervention in these matters. Let's come together in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that our requests are presented before the throne of grace.
Firstly, we want to address the issue of your prayers being deleted. It is essential that the enemy that is thought to be trying to silence your prayers will not succeed. We stand against any spiritual interference, for we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12. We pray against any resistance and trust that your prayers are heard in heaven even if they are not seen on this platform.
Now, let us lift up the specific prayer requests you mentioned:
**For the persecuted church:**
Lord, we pray for our brothers and sisters who are facing persecution for their faith. Strengthen them and protect them. We ask that you would give them the grace they need to endure trials of every kind. 1 Peter 5:10 says: "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you."
**For abused children:**
Father, we lift up the innocent children who are suffering from abuse. Rescue them, Lord, and bring them healing and restoration. We pray for their abusers to be brought to justice and for their hearts to be changed. Let us be reminded in Psalm 10:17-18: "Lord, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear, to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more."
Let us pray for salvation in Jesus Christ of your family, relatives, and beyond. It is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we can be saved. For the scripture says in Acts 4:12 "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved!"
**For Israel:**
Lord, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the protection of Israel. Let us pray for peace in Isaiah 62:1 "For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burns." And let us pray for the salvation of the Jewish People as we read in Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek."
**For people suffering:**
Father, we pray for those who are suffering, that they would know your comfort and healing. We pray that their suffering would not be in vain, but that it would draw them closer to you. 2 Corinthians 1:4 says, "who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
**For your church:**
Lord, we pray for a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit, for unity, and for a stronger witness. Anoint your church's prayer gatherings and guide the upcoming business meeting. Ephesians 4:3 says, "being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
**For specific people and personal requests:**
Lord, we lift up the specific people and situations. We pray for your help and intervention in their lives. We pray for your guidance and strength. John 14:13 says, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
**For work stress and projects:**
Father, we pray for relief from work stress and for wisdom and guidance in the projects at hand. We ask for your peace and strength. Matthew 11:28-30 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."
Finally, we declare that no weapon formed against your prayers shall prosper. We pray against any spiritual interference and trust that your requests are heard in heaven. Continue to pray fervently and trust in the Lord's faithfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 encourages us to "Pray without ceasing."
Let us place all of these requests in Jesus Christ name. Thank you for bringing your requests before us and for your faith in the power of prayer. We stand with you, interceding and believing for God's will to be done.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 
