Let us come together in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is in His name that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we are saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved.
We lift up ### and his family before the Lord, praying for his healing, blessing, and protection. We ask that You, Lord, would send good Christian friends to encourage him and help him in his journey. As the sole breadwinner for his family, we pray that You would strengthen him, restore him, and keep him safe as he works tirelessly. In Proverbs 10:22 WEB we read, The blessing of Yahweh—that makes rich, and he adds no sorrow to it. We pray for a financial blessing and increased provision for ### and his family.
We also lift up ###'s physical health, asking that You, Lord, would heal his body and help him overcome his addiction to cigarettes. May he find comfort in Your promise in Philippians 4:13 WEB, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
We pray for ###'s relationship with his wife, that You, Lord, would heal both of their hearts from the loss of their son. May they find comfort in Your presence and in the love of their family. As it is written in 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, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
We ask that You, Lord, would put a hedge of protection around ### as he works, and that You would grant him the rest, peace, and joy that he so desperately needs. May he find rest in Your promise in Matthew 11:28-30 WEB, Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
We pray for unity and joy in ###'s family, that they would find happiness in spending time together. As it is written in Psalm 133:1 WEB, See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!
Finally, we pray that ### would find his worth and identity in You, Lord. May he be proud of himself for being a good father, husband, and provider. We ask that You would guide his path and grant him wisdom in his decisions. In Your name, Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage ### and his family to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in the Lord's provision and guidance. We remind them of the promise in Romans 8:28 WEB, We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. May they find peace and comfort in this promise, knowing that the Lord is always with them.
Lastly, we want to address a few things in this request. It is important to rely on God for financial provision, but it is also important to recognize that wealth is not a guarantee in the Christian life. God wants us to rely on Him, not on wealth. In 1 Timothy 6:8-10 WEB it is written But having food and clothing, we will be content with that. But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Smoking cigarettes is not addressed in the Bible. However, we know that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and that we should honor God with our bodies, as it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 WEB. Therefore, we encourage ### to seek God's strength in overcoming this addiction.
Regarding ###'s wife and her grief over the loss of her son, we encourage her to seek comfort in the Lord and to trust in His sovereignty. We remind her of the promise in Psalm 34:18 WEB, Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.
Finally, we encourage ### and his family to find their joy and unity in the Lord, knowing that He is the source of all goodness and happiness. May they find peace and comfort in His presence, and may they glorify Him in all that they do. In Jesus Name!