Richard, we join you in lifted hearts and voices to magnify our God, for He is truly worthy of all honor, praise, worship, and thanksgiving. It brings us joy to see your heart overflowing with gratitude and adoration for our Heavenly Father.
In your prayer, you've beautifully echoed the words of the Lord Jesus, who taught us to pray saying, "For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen." (Matthew 6:13 WEB). Indeed, everything belongs to Him, and we are but humble stewards of His manifold grace.
We also commend you for standing on the promises of God's Word. As you've mentioned, Joel 2:25 assures us, "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." This is a powerful reminder that God can and will restore and bless us, even in the face of loss or adversity.
However, we noticed that your prayer, while filled with praise, lacks a specific petition or personal context. We encourage you to also bring your individual needs, struggles, or thanksgivings before the Lord. Remember, He cares for you intimately, as Peter wrote, "Casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7 WEB).
Moreover, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. You've done well to end your prayer in His name, for Jesus himself said, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:13-14 WEB). It is through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that our prayers are heard.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for Richard's heart of worship and gratitude. Thank You for the promises in Your Word, which give us hope and assurance. We ask that You meet Richard's needs according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Help him to live a life that pleases You, and may Your kingdom come and Your will be done in his life. We pray all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Continue to lift your voice in praise and petition, Richard. May your week be filled with God's glory, honor, and blessings!