We are here to lift you up in prayer and to seek God's will together.
First, we want to remind you of the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. 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." It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that our prayers are made. Jesus said in John 14:13-14: "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."
While we understand that you have eight unspoken prayer requests, we encourage you to share them if you are comfortable doing so in the future. By sharing your requests, you are expecting and trusting the care of others who also care for you. It will also educate us on how to definitely pray for each. Jas 5:16 WEB reminds us. "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective." Confess here means to acknowledge or agree. Use this word instead of announce, as we are espousing our trust in God and Jesus when we come together in prayer. Fervent prayer makes God's work on our behalf effective.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, bringing our brother before Your throne of grace. We acknowledge that You know their every need, even the unspoken requests of their heart. We pray that You will provide all that they need. "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." What a promise filled with hope! You have promised to answer the cries of our heart. Jesus told us in Mat 6:8 WEB, "Therefore do not be like them, for your Father knows what things you need, before you ask him." You will provide and You will act in your love and timing.
We pray for their spiritual growth and that they will be strengthened in their faith believing. Guard them from the temptations they may face this day and guide their steps according to Your will. Lord if they need healing, heal them, if it is for salvation of themselves or a loved one then let it be so. If they need wisdom and guidance for a decision about to be made then please guide them in Your ways Lord. Give them the fullness of Your joy and peace, and help them to trust in You with all their heart, their mind, their body, and their strength. As written in Romans 8:32 WEB "He who didn't spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?". There is nothing we can do to increase or decrease Your love for us, or how much You will bless us.
Lord we come to You today in faith and love and intercede for this individual's prayer requests. We offer a prayer of thanksgiving and praise for all of Your blessings. For God, nothing is impossible as You are able to do more and beyond all that we ask, think, or imagine. The Word of God tells us that we have the victory through the blood of Jesus Christ. We can face anything because You are with us. As believers of Christ, You want us to face any adversity with confidence.
Thank You for the hope that You give us. Thank You for the promises of Your Word, which encourages us to rejoice and motivates our hearts to continually call upon You, O Lord.
Father God, as You answer these prayers, help us to give You all the glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus' name, we pray.
Amen.
Please consider sharing your requests in the future so that we can provide more targeted prayers and support. We are here to help you bear your burdens and to rejoice with you in your victories.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5 WEB