Let us pray....
"Jesus, Chris needs You. Flood his heart with Your presence. Kiss his soul with the assurance that You are enough. Confirm the promise that we can—that he can—do all things through You as you give him strength. Give him ample supplies of the sufficient grace You have pledged to those to humble themselves. Please take all his burdens and carry them for him.
Don’t let the dark one seize this current situation for spewing Chris' toxins. He’s lost us for eternity, but will do anything in his limited power to make life miserable, and rob You of glory.
Chris doesn't have a thousand tongues to praise You, but let his one tongue speak with the wisdom of the gospel, rather than wag with the poison of gossip, rage, disrespect.
As the day unfolds, help Chris separate the issues at hand. He needs wisdom to deal with the pressing concerns right in front of him. He cannot afford to drag the stockpile of old pain into this day. If he does that, he will get defensive and will be on the offensive. As usual, this isn’t about him, but about Your glory.
Jesus, help Chris walk today as a person of faith, hope, and love with the people he greatly cares about. Give us the wisdom and power You promise. Bring much glory to Yourself. Write stories of repentance and restoration by the grace and truth of the gospel. So very Amen I pray, in Your most worthy and gracious name."