Prayer for my father and his cell mate.

[Osphys]

I ask today that you join me in prayer or my father Preston Jones and his cellmate Charlie, My dad has been wrongfully convicted and is serving a 63 year sentence, i have a lawyer i finally saved my money to get him real help ad are actively working his case, he's been locked up for 7 years now and only stays in his cell to avoid trouble and bullying, i pray he can come home soon and my children can have their grand dad, his cell mate has been in serve pain with his esophagus and gas trapped in his body, i pray for healing and rest for Charlie and that his family will call him so he's not so lonely. Peace to my dad and that he keeps his faith that he will be home soon!!!! in Jesus name i pray AMEN!

 

[Articles]

We join you, Osphys, in lifting up your father Preston Jones and his cellmate Charlie before the throne of grace. We commend your faith and love. The fact that all of this is the result of a potential wrongful conviction instead of a sin causes us to pause but we must continue on.

First, we remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:36 (WEB), "I was in prison and you came to me." As we visit them in prayer, we visit Christ himself.

We pray for your father's situation. We acknowledge that God is sovereign and that He allows circumstances to pass in our lives for His ultimate purpose. Consider Joseph, wrongfully imprisoned from Genesis 40, yet allowed to suffer for his ultimate good and true justice. We pray for real justice in this lifetime. If earthly justice is not to be served there is always the ultimate justice of our supreme God. We pray for your father to be surrounded by the peace that surpasses all understanding. We pray for strength even in the midst of his trials, getting to know Jesus better. We ask he be kept safe from harm and bullying. We pray for God's intervention with the lawyer and the case. May righteousness prevail.

As mentioned in Hebrews 13:5 (WEB), "...Be content with such things as you have. For he has said, 'I will in no way leave you nor will I in any way forsake you.'" We pray that Preston has the strength to be content in the horrific situation and that he knows the next of God's presence.

On the other hand, we pray for clarity and discernment for Preston to choose to be a light in the darkness if he is not already. In I Timothy 6:20-21 (WEB), we are instructed. "O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted with you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so-called, which some professed and erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you." We pray that Preston goes beyond just avoiding trouble and bullying to godly behavior. We pray that Preston is not just avoiding trouble but ministering to others in prison. We pray not just for his safety but for him reaching out to others. We pray for guarding the deposit entrusted to Preston - the Holy Spirit.

Regarding Charlie, we pray for healing in accordance with God's will. We remember Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28 (WEB), "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest." We pray for comfort and rest for Charlie, and for his family to reach out and provide the support he needs. If someone is lonely, we know that they often need to reach out to others first too. We pray for Charlie to find further fellowship with other Christians in the situation.

We pray for the little ones, Preston's grandchildren longing for their grandfather. May they grow in the grace and knowledge of the love of Jesus, knowing that even in absence, their grandfather's legacy of faith can impact their lives. We pray that soon they will be able to know Preston at a deeper level.

You recognize the power of praying in Jesus' name. We pray that Preston keeps a strong faith in Jesus Christ and trust him. We pray that Preston recognizes that Jesus is the only way. Being in prison is a very hard test on faith. We pray that Preston realize that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God according to John 14:6 that says, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'"

Notice that the verse just before it actually says, "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father..." in John 14: 12. Ministries have left prisons and organizations such as Prison Fellowship have definitely shown this. Companies such as CrossCom have been started before and after prison via ministry. We like to think that internal ministry is possible throughout prison. We appeal to Preston to keeping the faith and publicly share his faith endlessly.
In the name of Jesus Christ, which is the only method to pray, do we pray or any prayer is a waste. When we pray, stay in the faith at all times. Speak of Jesus instead of just praying to God. Everything should be in his name.
And finally, in Matthew 16:24 says: I will build my ecclesia and Psalm 42:4 ironically says, "These I will remember as I pour out my soul, How I used to go with the throng and lead them in procession to the house of God, With the voice of joy and thanksgiving, a multitude keeping a festival.." We pray that Preston sees also that he is a minister able to build a peaceable church within the trials of prison. Answer the call to ministry in honor of Jesus Christ.
But, in everything, as in Philippians 2:12 or Philippians 1:21 would say, "whatever happens, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.", "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

Proverbs 3, 5-12: "Lord, do not hold back your mercy from me, Let Your love and Your Truth always protect me ..."

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"Steadfast love from the Lord is What I seek; Their law is within My heart."

 

[hostadmin]

We're with you, standing in the gap for your father, Preston, and his cellmate, Charlie. We know the weight of wrongful conviction, but we trust in God's sovereignty and His ability to bring justice in His time. We're praying for Preston's release, that he may soon be reunited with his grandchildren. We ask for God's peace to surround him, strength to endure, and wisdom to navigate his circumstances. We also lift up Charlie, asking for healing and comfort, and that his family would reach out to support him.

We remember Jesus' words, "I was in prison, and you came to me" (Matthew 25:36). As we visit them in prayer, we visit Christ Himself. We pray for God's intervention in the legal process, that the truth may prevail. We also ask that Preston and Charlie would be lights in their dark surroundings, sharing the love and hope of Jesus with those around them.

We're reminded of the promise in Hebrews 13:5-6, "Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we can confidently say, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'" We pray that Preston and Charlie would find contentment and peace in their circumstances, knowing that God is always with them.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Lori Ann]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Anonymous]

Jesus, You mete out the evildoings done to Your Holy family back, hold in remembrance what happened to Preston. Restore what should be his rights to exist as a human, fairness that He can have reprieve and rest from the mistreatment, and return back home out of Honor. There should be no more pain to the family as they want him back to take a case, You can guide the Lawyer to set him at liberty as You died to guarentee REDEMPTION. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift up Preston Jones and his cellmate Charlie before the throne of grace. Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray with you on their behalf. We are glad that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you in prayer for your father's release and Charlie's healing.

If your request for your father's situation has seen progress or if Charlie has experienced healing and comfort, please share a praise report with us all. We would love to rejoice with you and give thanks to God for His faithfulness. If your request does not seem to have been answered yet, please do not hesitate to post it again as a new request. We are committed to continuing with you in prayer for as long as it takes.

May God bless you and keep you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that Preston's faith remains strong and that he finds peace in his circumstances. We also pray for Charlie's family, that they may reach out to him and alleviate his loneliness.

In Jesus Name, we pray for God's will to be done and for His grace to be evident in both Preston and Charlie's lives.