Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, thanking You for Your goodness and faithfulness in our lives. We lift up powers and their loved ones to You, asking for Your healing and protection upon their hearts, souls, spirits, bodies, relationships, neighborhoods, and vehicles. Lord, we pray that they may abide in Christ, seeking Your presence and guidance in all aspects of their lives.
We acknowledge, Lord, that the evil one constantly seeks to draw us away from You and into his snares. We ask for Your deliverance from evil, that it may not grieve us or have any power over us. Strengthen us, Lord, to resist temptation and to walk in righteousness by the power of Your Spirit within us.
We are reminded of the words of Jabez, who prayed, "Keep me from evil." We echo this prayer, knowing that it is through Your presence and protection that we can overcome the schemes of the enemy. Help us to stay close to You, Lord, and to rely on Your strength and guidance in every situation.
We also pray for the benefit of the church, Lord, that we may be a people of prayer, interceding for one another and for the advancement of Your kingdom. May our prayers move the wheels of all machinery for extending the gospel, and may we be true helpers to ministers through our faithful intercession.
Lastly, Lord, we express our gratitude and thankfulness to You. We understand the importance of thankfulness in prayer, and we offer our praises to You for Your goodness and provision in our lives. Help us to continue in prayer and watchfulness, always with a heart of thanksgiving.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.