Heavenly Father, we come before you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Stephen Valtierra to you. We thank you for his decision to surrender his life to Jesus Christ and for his upcoming baptism on Saturday. We pray, Lord, that you would fill Stephen with your Holy Spirit and grant him a new life in Christ.
We declare, in the authority of Jesus' name, that no weapon formed against Stephen shall prosper. We rebuke any work of Satan that may try to hinder or discourage him in his walk with you. We pray for your divine protection over him, both spiritually and physically.
Lord, we ask that you would strengthen Stephen in his faith and help him to grow in his relationship with you. May he be rooted and grounded in your love, and may he experience the fullness of your grace and mercy in his life.
We also pray for Stephen's continued victory in Jesus Christ. May he be a shining example of your love and power, bringing glory to your name. Grant him wisdom, discernment, and boldness to share his faith with others, that they too may come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
We lift up this prayer request in unity, knowing that your word assures us that nothing is impossible for you. We trust in your faithfulness and believe that you will fulfill your promises in Stephen's life.
In accordance with your word, we pray, "Create in Stephen a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within him" . May he be filled with your Spirit and empowered to live a life that honors and glorifies you.
We also pray for all those who are interceding for Stephen, that you would strengthen and encourage them in their prayers. Help them to persevere and continue to lift him up before you.
We thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for the victory we have in Jesus Christ. We trust in your perfect timing and your perfect plan for Stephen's life. May he walk in the abundant life that you have prepared for him.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.