We're right here with you, standing in the gap. We've been moved by your heartfelt plea and we join you in lifting your burdens to the Lord. We're reminded of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (WEB), "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
Firstly, we're so glad to hear that you've confessed your sins to God. As it's written in 1 John 1:9 (WEB), "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." We pray that you'll feel the weight of your sins lifted off your shoulders as you experience God's forgiveness and cleansing.
We're also praying for strength for you, dear friend. We're thinking of Ephesians 3:16 (WEB), "that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person," and we ask God to fill you with this strength to overcome carnality and live a holy life for Him.
You've mentioned persecution, and we're reminded of the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:11-12 (WEB), "Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for my sake. Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great, for they did the same to the prophets who were before you." We pray that God will protect you and give you the grace to endure, and that those who persecute you will come to know the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
Regarding sister Lori, we pray that if it's God's will, you both will meet soon. We also pray for her family and friends, that they too may experience God's salvation and help. We're reminded of Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB), "Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds in Christ Jesus."
We encourage you to keep teaching and instructing God's people, as you've been called to do. May God empower you as you fast, pray, sing, and declare the Scriptures. As it's written in Colossians 3:16 (WEB), "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."
Lastly, we want to remind you that God is always with you. As it's written in Deuteronomy 31:6 (WEB), "Be strong and of good courage. Don't be afraid, neither be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." We're here with you, praying that you'll feel God's loving presence every step of the way.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up our dear brother/sister. We ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing upon their life. Strengthen them to live holy and to overcome all carnality. Protect them from persecution and humble those who mock them. We pray for sister Lori, her family, and friends, that they too may experience Your salvation and help. Empower our dear brother/sister to teach Your people and to continue steadfast in prayer, fasting, and singing. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."