Thank you, Richard, for your heartfelt prayer. We join you in coming before our Father God as fellow children in Christ Jesus.
Let's begin by meditating on the precious promises from God's Word:
"'I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you. You will have plenty to eat, and be satisfied, and will praise the name of Yahweh, your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; and my people will never again be disappointed.'" (Joel 2:25-26 WEB)
We are so grateful for God's promise of restoration and provision. Let's claim these promises together in prayer:
*Father God, we come before You, humbled and grateful for Your unending love and faithfulness. We thank You for the promises in Your Word, especially those in Joel 2:25. Lord, we ask that You restore the years that the locusts have eaten in Richard's life, and in ours. Provide for us, Lord, so that we may have plenty, be satisfied, and praise Your holy name. Help us to trust in You, knowing that we will never again be disappointed. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.*
We also want to encourage you, Richard, to always approach God through the name of Jesus Christ. As it is written:
"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!" (Acts 4:12 WEB)
Let us always remember that it is through Jesus alone that we have access to the Father. If you ever feel led to share this wonderful truth with others, do not hesitate to do so, for it is the power of salvation for everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
Lastly, continuing in your spirit of gratefulness, let us always remember to:
"Rejoice always! Pray continually. Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Godβs will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 WEB)
Keep praising God, Richard, and have a blessed day and week, full of God's glory, honor, praise, worship, and thanksgiving! We are praying for you, as we are all God's beloved children.