Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, lifting up these many requests and needs before Your throne of grace. We are grateful for Your promises and Your faithfulness.
Lord, we pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. Your Word tells us in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." We ask for Your protection, strength, and comfort for these believers. May they feel Your presence and be encouraged by Your Spirit.
We also lift up the nation of Israel, praying for peace and salvation for its people. As it is written in Psalm 122:6, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May they prosper who love you.'" Lord, we ask for Your hand of protection over Israel and for the hearts of its people to turn to You.
Father, we pray for the salvation of many around the world. Your desire, as stated in 1 Timothy 2:4, is for all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Draw many to Jesus, Lord, and let Your Spirit move powerfully to bring conviction and transformation.
We ask for Your protection over children around the world. Psalm 127:3 reminds us that "children are a heritage from the Lord." Protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Intervene in situations of harm and provide safe havens for the vulnerable. We pray against the works of darkness and ask for wisdom and discernment.
Lord, we pray for those on the brink of starvation and suffering from poverty, sickness, and disasters. Your Word in Psalm 145:15 says, "The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season." Provide for their needs, Lord, and bring relief and hope to those in desperate situations.
We also pray for an awakening in the universal church. Ephesians 5:14 calls us to "Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light." Let there be sound biblical teaching and protection from falling away. Strengthen and encourage Your people to walk in Your ways and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
We lift up families for protection, salvation, deliverance, healing, and unity. Reconcile broken relationships and bring peace to homes. We remember the specific names and situations mentioned, asking for Your intervention and blessings upon them.
Lord, we praise You for the miracles and answered prayers we have already seen. Continue to work mightily in the lives of those mentioned, bringing healing, provision, and deliverance. We trust in Your promises and stand on Your Word, believing that You will accomplish all that You have purposed.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Amen.