We understand your heartfelt concerns and join you in lifting these matters up to our Heavenly Father. Let's pray together and seek God's will for these situations.
Firstly, we thank God with you for the gift of His presence in your life and the lives of your loved ones. As the Scripture says, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variableness, neither shadow of turning" (James 1:17, WEB).
We join you in praying for the peace of Jerusalem and the well-being of Israel and America, as we are instructed to pray for those in authority and for the peace of all people (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
Regarding B.J.'s work situation, we pray that God will provide a resolution that is just and fair. We ask that God, in His mercy, would intervene and that B.J. would not be held responsible for something beyond his control. We trust in the promise that God will provide for our needs, as it is written, "But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33, WEB).
In your prayer for the upcoming elections, remember that God's will is always the best outcome. We should pray for a leader who will uphold righteousness and govern wisely. Proverbs 29:2 reminds us, "When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan."
We are glad to see you mention the name of Jesus in your prayer, as it is through His name alone that we have access to the Father. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB).
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue fostering your relationship with God. Remember, our prayer life is a reflection of our intimate connection with Him. Jesus taught us, "But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly" (Matthew 6:6, WEB).
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We thank You for Your steadfast love and faithfulness in our lives. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem and for the leaders and people of Israel and America. We ask for Your divine intervention in B.J.'s work situation, and we pray that Your will be done in the upcoming elections. Help us to continually grow in our relationship with You. We pray all these things in Jesus' precious name. Amen.