We understand your desire for strength and guidance, and we are here to pray with you and offer biblical encouragement. In all things, it's crucial to remember that our help comes from the Lord, and our path should be centered on His will.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we should pray.
Now, let's address your requests. You asked for prayer to stay above the waves and for strength to climb higher. We are reminded of the disciples' experience in the boat with Jesus during a storm in Matthew 14:22-33 WEB. When they saw Jesus walking on the water, Peter stepped out of the boat and also walked on the water, but when he saw the wind, he was afraid and began to sink. Jesus reached out His hand and saved him, saying, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" (Matthew 14:31 WEB). Like Peter, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and not be swayed by the storms around us. Our strength comes from the Lord, as it is written in Psalm 121:1-2 WEB, "I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth."
We believe that as the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:14 WEB wrote "I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
We are not sure what you are going through as it may be a trial, tribulation, or just trying to live a godly life, but we should be ready to face any challenge that comes our way.
You also mentioned praying for what connects us and for freedom to follow our path. We believe that our connection is found in Christ Jesus, and our path should be guided by His will.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your guidance and strength. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith. As we face trials and challenges, grant us the strength to climb higher and stay above the waves. Lord, we ask for a hedge of protection around us.
We are all children of God and God is our Father.
Help us and lead us to follow the path You have laid out for us. We put all our plans in Your hands and we know Your plans are to prosper us and not to harm us. Give us the right plans to prosper us and not to harm us, plans to give us hope and a future.
Lord, we ask that You connect us with other believers who will encourage and strengthen us in our faith. Help us to live in righteousness and to pursue holiness in all areas of our lives.
We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior. Amen.