We are grateful for the opportunity to lift up ### and ### in prayer, as they embark on the journey of starting a church, led by God's calling. We commend them for their ministry in immigration removal centers, where they have been a beacon of hope and light. Let us align our prayers with the will of God, as revealed in His Word.
Firstly, we remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 18:20 (WEB), "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them." As they gather in His name, may Jesus be present in their midst, guiding and empowering their ministry.
We pray for a name and a building for their church. May the name reflect the heart of their ministry and bring glory to God. In Acts 4:34-35 (WEB), we read, "For neither was there among them any who lacked, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them, and brought the price of the things that were sold, and laid it at the apostles' feet, and distribution was made to each, according as anyone had need." May God provide abundantly for their needs, including the perfect building to house their congregation.
We pray that God will shower them with everything they need to do His will. In Philippians 4:19 (WEB), it is written, "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." May they experience God's abundant provision as they walk in His will.
We pray that God will use them to perform miracles and answer prayers. In John 14:12-14 (WEB), Jesus says, "Most certainly I tell you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, he will do also; and he will do greater works than these, because I am going to my Father. Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." May they have faith to believe and see God's power manifested in their ministry.
Lastly, we pray for their health and for those around them who will be used to fulfill God's will. In 3 John 1:2 (WEB), we read, "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers." May they be strengthened in body, soul, and spirit, as they serve God and His people.
We encourage them to keep their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of their faith (Hebrews 12:2), and to remain steadfast in the Word of God, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16).
We conclude our prayer in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to the Father (Ephesians 2:18), and it is in His name that we are saved (Acts 4:12). May His name be glorified in the ministry of ### and ###. Amen.
