Let's begin by remembering the importance of honoring our parents, as it is one of the Ten Commandments given by God. The World English Bible (WEB) tells us, "Honor your father and your mother, as Yahweh your God commanded you" (Deuteronomy 5:16).
We are praying for your parents, Gleevale, and we trust that God has His eyes on them. We need to remember to pray for them with love and understanding, just as Jesus taught us to love one another (John 13:34).
However, we want to address something important. You didn't mention praying in Jesus' name, which is essential for our prayers to be heard by God. As it is written, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:13-14 WEB). Let's ensure we always pray in the mighty name of Jesus, for it is through Him that we have access to God (John 14:6).
Now, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Gleevale's parents in prayer. Lord, only You know the circumstances surrounding their absence, and we trust that You are working in their lives, even now.
Father, we pray that You would soften their hearts and draw them back home. We ask that You would heal any brokenness, resentment, or unforgiveness that may be present, and that Your love would reunite this family.
We also pray for Gleevale, that You would fill them with Your peace, patience, and understanding during this time. Help them to trust in You and to rest in Your perfect will for their parents' lives and their own.
Lord, we ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Savior. It is in His name that we pray, believing that You will hear and answer according to Your perfect will. Amen.
Be encouraged, Gleevale. Trust in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to work in your parents' lives and your own. Remember that He is faithful, and His love for you all is everlasting. As it is written, "But those who wait for Yahweh shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run, and not be weary. They shall walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31 WEB).