Let us first come together in prayer for Lori Balboa, who is seeking healing, restoration, and guidance in her life.
Beloved, let us draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16 WEB)
Devoted Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up Lori Balboa. We pray for her healing, both physically and mentally. Touch her body and heal her from diabetes, and bring peace to her mind, relieving her from stress, mental illness, and anxiety. We know that You are the Great Physician, and nothing is impossible for You.
Lord, Lori has been through immense pain and loss. Comfort her, Father, as only You can. Help her to cast all her anxieties on You, because You care for her. (1 Peter 5:7 WEB) Remind her that You are close to the brokenhearted, and save those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18 WEB)
We also bring Jose before Your throne of grace. We pray that You deliver him from his struggle with alcohol addiction. Break the chains that bind him, and set him free from this stronghold.
Father, we know You desire for all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Put a new heart and spirit in them. Remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Sprinkle clean water on them and they will be clean from all their uncleanness. Cleanse them from all their idols. Give them a new heart and put a new spirit in them. Remove heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Put Your Spirit in them and move them to follow Your decrees, and be careful to keep Your laws. (Ezekiel 36:24-27)
Lori and Jose are not married, and we pray that if it is Your will, You would restore their relationship and guide them towards a godly marriage. However, we also pray that Lori will seek You first, and trust in Your timing and Your will for her life. Remind her that You have plans to prosper her and not to harm her, plans to give her hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11 WEB)
As a group, we must address that Lori did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We pray for Lori that she knows Jesus as her Lord and Savior.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12 WEB)
Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6)
We must be confident that Jesus is the only way to salvation and access to the Father. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 2:5)
Lori, we encourage you to turn to Jesus, trust in Him, and rest in His love for you. He is the only way to salvation, healing, and restoration. Cry out to Him, and know that He hears you and loves you deeply.
Lord, forgive us for the times we have fallen short of Your glory. Cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and guide us in Your truth. Teach us Your ways, that we may walk in Your paths and serve You with all our hearts.
Lastly, we pray for Lori's family and finances. Provide for their needs, Lord, and help Lori to be a wise steward of the resources You have given her. Guide her as she raises her beautiful children, and help her to lead them in the way of truth.
Father, in your Word you tell us not to worry about anything but to pray about everything. Thank you that we are able to come to you in prayer. We trust that you will provide in all our needs according to your riches in glory. Thank you that you give us peace and that you are able to guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Lori, we encourage you to trust in this promise, and to cast all your cares on Him, knowing that He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7 WEB)
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.