We understand your deep concern for your brother and your desire for breakthroughs in your own life. Let's bring these matters before the Lord in prayer, trusting in His goodness and faithfulness.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the power of praying in the name of Jesus. As it is written in John 14:13-14 (WEB), "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." It's crucial to acknowledge the power and authority that comes with using Jesus' name in our prayers.
Let's pray for your brother:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, pleading for mercy and favor upon our brother who is currently in ICE detention. Lord, You know the details of his situation, and You are sovereign over all authorities. We ask, Jesus, that You intervene in the upcoming court hearing, that he may be released and reunited with his family. We claim Your promise in Isaiah 43:1, 'Donβt be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name. You are mine.' Lord, let Your will be done, and let Your name be glorified through this situation. Guide his steps and grant him another chance to live a life that honors You."
Now, let's pray for the breakthroughs you desire in your own life:
"Lord Jesus, we thank You for the promises You have given us in Your Word. We claim Your promise in Jeremiah 29:11, 'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.' Father, we ask for a breakthrough in the process of obtaining a green card. We trust that You are sovereign over every aspect of our lives, including immigration, marriage, career, academics, and ministry. Guide our steps and open the right doors, in Your timing.
We also lift up our family's finances to You, Lord. We ask for a financial breakthrough, trusting in Your promise in Malachi 3:10, 'Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,' says Yahweh of Armies, 'if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.'
Lord Jesus, we acknowledge that all these blessings come through Your name, for it is written in Acts 4:12, 'There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved.' Help us to always approach the Father in Your precious name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Continue to trust in the Lord, knowing that He hears your prayers and will act according to His perfect will.