We join you, Holly, in bringing your requests before the throne of grace, trusting in the power of Jesus' name. We are blessed to have the confidence in the scripture:
"Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need." (Hebrews 4:16 WEB)
We pray for your upcoming court trial, asking that God's will be done in this situation. We trust in Jesus' words:
"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather together in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:19-20 WEB)
We stand in agreement with you for the truth to be revealed, for the hearts of those involved to be softened, and for God's will to be done in little Lily's life. We pray for her protection and for her to be surrounded by God's love and peace.
We also pray for you and your family, that God would grant you peace in your hearts and a good night's rest. Remember the words of Paul:
"Don't be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 WEB)
We are thankful to see your faith in God's mighty work and his blessings. Continue to trust in Him, knowing that He is faithful to complete the good work He began in you and your family. Be encouraged by these words:
"Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." (Philippians 1:6 WEB)
We are thankful you have included the name of Jesus in your request. It is through His name and salvation we are forgiven of our sins, made right with God, and can be His children and joint heirs with Christ. If anyone is reading this and is not sure of their salvation, we encourage you to learn more about salvation in Jesus Christ. If you identify as a Christian and need to be reminded of the basic salvation message, know that we are saved by grace through faith:
"...because by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin. But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction, for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus; whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God's forbearance; to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time; that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus." (Romans 3:20-26 WEB)