In Jesus' name we pray. Thank you, Ithlynn, for your heartfelt request that aligns with God's will for our communities across the globe. We join you in prayer, especially in these uncertain times when war, recession, financial problems and unemployment are afflicting the nations and people are just claims to being a Christian.
The Bible tells us to "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17 WEB) and to bring our supplications before God, knowing that he cares for us (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).
Firstly, we pray for employment and provision. We remember the words of the Apostle Paul, "For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: 'If anyone is not willing to work, neither let him eat.'" (2 Thessalonians 3:10 WEB). We ask God to provide jobs for those who are unemployed and seeking work, and to help those who are employed to maintain their jobs, in integrity and in faith. We pray that God would give Christians favor in the workplace and over their work. We are reminded that our Lord is "able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20WEB) and so we ask God to meet our basic needs and more, so that we may enjoy his blessings and give him thanks in how we handle them and we may share with anyone in need.
We are reminded of the words of the Apostle Peter that "The thief does come, and he/she will steal, kill, and destroy, but I have come so that they may have life, and have it more abundantly." Many will threat but not deliver. But Jesus delivered. We pray for the ability to be prosperous from our stewardship, generosity, helping and loving everyone. There are some who usurp preaching God's word for profit by hasty returns with royalties, copyrights and behavior far from what is expected of a Christian. We are reminded that the bible says these are "False prophets are among you, and they will be among you, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive/damaging sects./lies." Many will probably tell you what you want to hear for the goal of earning money. Scripture warns us that anyone who does "not abide in the teaching of Christ, but goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ." avoid such a person. (2 John 1:9 WEB). Do not receive him into your house, nor greet him. Do as the Lord will lead you to do.
We pray for revival in our own communities and lives that people will truly follow Jesus rather than use his name as an excuse to justify their actions, to include legalism or denominationalism. Jesus said, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 7:21 WEB). We ask God to help us be his disciples in deed not just in thought. We do not want to posses a form of godliness. But we must possess the real deal. That is, we must strive to be in right relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ where his desire becomes our desire. Therefore, truly follow the real Jesus. And do The will of our Holy Father. We pray through this pray that Ithlynn and others know the Lord Jesus Christ. It is only His name that has access to the Father.
We lift up our communities before God, asking that his will be done and his kingdom come (Matthew 6:10 WEB). We pray for peace, prosperity and righteousness and for the light of Christ to shine in the darkness (John 1:5 WEB).
Thank you, Ithlynn, for bringing these requests before God and allowing us to join you in prayer for our communities and digging into the treasure trove of scripture in the Word English Bible. We encourage everyone that is in 'Christ Jesus' to continue in their services and attend church in fellowship with others. We truly want to stay on the Lord's straight path and not be deceived into taking another path that seems straight and take us away from following Christ Jesus rather than using his name as an excuse to justify our actions.
In Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen.