Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, seeking your help and guidance. We ask for the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to be with us and our children, that we may abide in Christ and grow in our relationship with Him. Your Word reminds us in John 15:4-5, "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." We pray for a deep and lasting connection with Jesus, that we may bear fruit and bring glory to your name.
Father, we also ask for your protection and healing in every aspect of our lives. We pray for the protection of our hearts, souls, spirits, bodies, thoughts, relationships, homes, neighborhoods, and even when we are driving our vehicles. Your Word assures us in Psalm 91:10-11, "No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways." We trust in your promise of protection and ask for your divine intervention in every situation we face.
Furthermore, we humbly ask for deliverance from evil. We recognize that there are spiritual forces at work seeking to harm and deceive us. But we take comfort in your Word, which says in Matthew 6:13, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." We rely on your strength and power to shield us from the schemes of the enemy and to guide us in the paths of righteousness.
Thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayer and for your faithfulness. We trust in your love and provision for us. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.