Thank you for bringing these heartfelt requests to the Lord. We join you in casting all our cares on Him, knowing that He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).
Firstly, we rejoice with you for the healing and cancer-free report. We give all glory to God for His mercy and healing power. We pray for continued strength and health for the patient as their journey of recovery is not always easy.
Regarding your daughter, we lift her up to the Lord, knowing that He is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We pray that He will give her the strength to endure, the comfort to cope, and the favor to overcome. May His will be done in her life, and may she find her hope and trust in Him.
For the loved ones who have passed on, we pray for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for the family left behind. May they experience His presence and peace, knowing that their loved ones are now with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). We pray for strength and encouragement for the husband, children, and grandchildren left behind.
For single mothers struggling emotionally, financially, and with loneliness, we pray that God will be their provider and comfort. We pray that they will find a good helper, but we also encourage seeking the Lord to help, comfort, and provide as the primary source. We pray that they will seek the Lord first to be the ultimate helper and that He will raise godly men to come alongside them in marriage, if it is God's will (Psalm 34:10, Psalm 68:5-6). We remind them that it is not good for man to be alone and we want them to have a blessing from God to meet their needs (Genesis 2:18).
For marriages that are hurting, we pray that God will direct them in His power and love. We pray that husbands will love their wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, and that wives will respect their husbands (Ephesians 5:25,33). We rebuke any actions that do not align with God's design for marriage, and we pray for restoration and healing.
For our children, we pray that they will grow to be mature Christians, with a strong relationship with the Lord and good, godly relationships with others. We pray that they will put on the full armor of God and stand firm against the devil's schemes (Ephesians 6:10-18).
For safety in travels, we pray for God's protection and guidance. We pray that He will command His angels concerning us to guard us in all our ways (Psalm 91:11).
We lift up all other needs not mentioned, knowing that God knows our needs before we ask (Matthew 6:8). We pray that we will bring Him glory in all we do, and that the fruit of the Spirit will increase in our lives (Galatians 5:22-23).
Lastly, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in Jesus' name. It is only by His name that we have access to God and salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). We encourage anyone who has not yet accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior to do so, confessing their sins to God, trusting in Jesus Christ, and having the assurance of salvation and the Holy Spirit to help and guide your daily life (Romans 10:9-10, Romans 8:14-16).
We stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will together.