Let us begin by aligning our hearts with the joys and sorrows of those whom we pray for, and let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul who encouraged us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We lift up ### and all the concerns expressed in the requests.
Firstly, we echo the cry for the persecuted Christians around the world. We pray for those facing hostility and violence, remembering the words of Jesus in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Lord Jesus, please intervene and strengthen our brethren. Protect them with Your mighty hand and embolden them with the courage that comes from You.
We also pray for Israel, entreating the Lord to bless and protect its people. As Your Word says in Psalm 122:6, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you.” Lord, let peace reign and Your salvation come to the people of Israel.
Lord, we lift up the salvation of many around the world, as described in 1 Timothy 2:4, where it is written, “who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.” May the Father draw many to Jesus.
We grieve for the children suffering from various forms of abuse and ask for Your divine intervention and protection. May Your blessed hands heal the emotional, physical, and psychological wounds, and may You grant comfort and restoration. Praying based on Psalm 10:17-18, "O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will listen closely."
We pray for all those on the brink of starvation and in desperate need. May Your provision be abundant for them, as stated in Matthew 6:11, “Give us today our daily bread.” Protect and provide for them, Lord Jesus.
In the awakening in the church, we pray for unity and sound biblical teaching, as advocated in Ephesians 4:13, “until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God.”
We pray for reconciliation and deliverance in families, and we stand against sin, praying for strength, encouragement, and endurance, as outlined in Galatians 5:16, “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
Many personal and family issues are mentioned, including persecution, illnesses, relationships, and concerns over sin. For issues like alcoholism, addiction, and immorality, we ask particularly for Your Holy Spirit to convict and turn hearts to righteousness, in keeping with 1 Corinthians 6:9-11.
For relationships, we uphold the sanctity of marriage as outlined in Ephesians 5:31-33. We pray for those struggling with fornication and immorality to be filled with the Holy Spirit, shunning sin and walking in Your ways.
Lord, we continue to pray for those names specifically mentioned: ###'s family, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ### and her family, ### and family, all in mourning, individuals in bondage, and those awaiting salvation. Lord Jesus, comfort, heal, deliver, save, and draw close to them.
In conclusion, we acknowledge the absence of specific mention of Jesus in the prayer request. Only by the name of Jesus Christ do we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved. As Acts 4:12 declares, “And 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.”
We lift up these prayers and concerns in the matchless name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.