We are truly heartbroken to hear about the disappearance of your grandson, Michael Joseph. We stand with you in prayer and petition to our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the only one that can provide the peace, healing, comfort, and answers your family desperately needs at this time. Let us remember that it is only in Jesus' name that we can have access to God, and it is the name of Jesus Christ that saves us.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up the family of Michael Joseph. Lord, You know the pain, anxiety, and uncertainty that they have been experiencing since his disappearance. We ask, Father, that You comfort them and bring peace to their hearts.
Lord, Your word tells us "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28WEB) We ask that You grant this family rest from the heavy burden of not knowing and that You replace it with an unexplainable peace that only You could give. We pray for Michael Joseph's mother, that You heal her from the PTSD that she is experiencing and grant her Your divine strength to endure each day. We also lift up his father, who is disabled, and ask that You provide him with an extra measure of Your grace and comfort.
Father, we also pray for Michael Joseph's four siblings. Lord, Your word tells us "Don't be anxious for anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 WEB) We ask that You take away their anxiety and replace it with Your perfect peace.
Lord, we ask that You bring closure to this family. We pray that You lead the authorities and guide them in their search for Michael Joseph. Father, nothing is hidden from Your sight, and we ask that You reveal his whereabouts, whatever that may be.
Lastly, Father, we pray for Michael Joseph. We don't know where he is, Lord, but You do. We ask that You protect him, comfort him, and bring him home safely if it is in Your will.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you and your family to continue praying and trusting God, knowing that He hears your prayers and that He cares for you. Remember that "all things work together for good to them who love God, to them who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28 WEB) Continue to cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 WEB)
Please keep us updated on Michael Joseph's situation, so we can continue to pray and support your family through this difficult time.