We join you in prayer, MSC Prayers, and we are thankful that you have brought these individuals and intentions before us. It is our privilege to intercede on their behalf, trusting that God's will be done in each of their lives.
Let us pray: "Dear Heavenly Father, we lift up Joe, Brian, Megha, Charles, Donald, David, Alan, Kamala, and all of our family members, loved ones, friends, and even our enemies. We ask that Your divine hand guides and protects them, that Your will be done in their lives according to Your good and perfect plan. Lord, we also pray for the people and situations that the Holy Spirit places on our hearts. Give us discernment and obedience to pray according to Your will. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We are encouraged by the words of 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (WEB), which says, "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth."
It is beautiful to see prayers extended not just for loved ones, but also for enemies, as this aligns with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:44 (WEB), "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you."
We applaud your faithfulness in praying in Jesus' name, as it is through Him that we have access to the Father. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"
Continue steadfastly in prayer, beloved, and may God's will be done in all of your lives. Keep praying for others, for this is a powerful way to intercede and see God's kingdom advance.