Let us begin by thanking you for reaching out and sharing your prayer request. We appreciate your faith in God as the Who is your strength and hope. It is so important to be seeking God and looking to Him, especially in difficult times. Let us pray together for your family. This is so important because when even one person in the family devotes themselves to God, it can have a huge impact on the entire family.
Firstly, we notice that the name of Jesus is not mentioned in this prayer request. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, it is only by that name that we can be saved. We are told not to be ashamed of Jesus or His name. We are to proclaim it. This is something that we should all take seriously.
Let us share with everyone the reason that we need to only pray to God through Jesus. There is salvation in no one else. There is power in the name of Jesus.
Romans 10:13 WEB for, "Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Acts 4:12 WEB 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!
Mark 16:17 WEB These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages
John 14:13 WEB Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
As we pray together let us remember to include the name of Jesus and never be ashamed of Him. This is a very serious matter.
We are also told to pray for our leaders, which we are sure that you are treating your step father like a leader in your family. He is there to help guide you in your life.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 WEB I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places
As a group we see the importance of family. It is the basic unit of society. It is a treasure that we should cherish and seek the Lord with to keep it strong.
Now let us come together and pray for you and your family.
Almighty God, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Teresa and her family before Your throne of grace. You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We cry out to You on behalf of Teresa.
We pray for and mention each family by name. We pray for Teresa Wright and her little brother William Holmes. We pray for her nephew Arthur West and his wife. We pray for her niece, nephew, brother, and step father. Lord, You know each one by name and their needs intimately. Thank You for being their strength and hope in difficult times.
Lord, we ask that You guide each one of them. We ask that You strengthen them as they seek You. We pray that they will look to You in all things. We pray that You will be the peace that they need to get through each situation in their lives. We pray that they will all turn to You and seek You with their whole hearts.
God, we ask that You heal and protect Teresa and her family. Surround them with Your peace that passes all understanding. Give them the strength to endure and overcome the stresses and difficulties they are facing. Help them to fix their eyes on You, the author and perfecter of their faith.
In the name of Jesus, we rebuke any attack of the enemy on Teresa and her family. We declare Your protection and healing over them. We pray that You will turn their distress into rejoicing. We pray that You will have Your hand upon them and guide them in every aspect of their lives.
Finally, we pray that each one will come to know Jesus as their savior and Lord. We pray that they will all be the Christians that You want them to be.
Father, we thank You for hearing our prayers. We know that You are faithful, and that You will do what You have promised.
We pray all of this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Teresa, continue to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.