We join with you in lifting up these concerns to our Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ. It's so important to remember that it is through Jesus that we have access to God, as it says in Ephesians 2:18, "For through him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father."
Firstly, we pray for safety in travel. We claim Psalm 91:11, "For he will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways." Lord, protect each step of the journey, and bring all travelers safely to their destinations.
We also lift up the family who have lost a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. We pray that God will comfort them in their grief, as it says in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, "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." May her loved ones learn from her example and find solace in God's love.
We pray for wisdom in using our time, resources, and talents. As Psalm 90:17 says, "Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands." Lord, help us not to waste any part of our lives, but to live fully for You.
We plead the blood of Jesus over families, loved ones, homes, education, health, vehicles, jobs, and all unspoken requests. We pray for God's favor, protection, and blessing in all these areas.
We lift up couples who are struggling in their relationships. We pray for healing, guidance, and strength to live out their roles as instructed in the Bible. We pray that they would strive for the kind of love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things."
We pray for wisdom and love to share with others, and for rapport with new patients. We pray for healing from unhealthy thoughts and back pain, and for reliable transportation.
We lift up the daughter, praying for her protection and guidance in her job. We pray that God would close the doors that lead to harm and open doors for good opportunities and kind Christian connections. As it says in Isaiah 54:17, "no weapon that is formed against you will prosper; and every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me," says Yahweh.
Finally, we pray for deliverance from all evil, as Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:13, "Deliver us from evil." We pray for a hedge of protection, as it says in Job 1:10, "Have you not made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side?"
We pray all these things in Jesus' name, remembering the words of 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."
We encourage all to remain steadfast in faith and obedience to Jesus. To be specific, Jesus said to "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17) This is the first step to true fellowship and reconciliation in Jesus. The further explanation of this is that the kingdom of heaven is near. Turn to God from our sinful ways and activities. Our sins cause him to hide his face from us. (Isaiah 59:2) Once we turn from our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
We believe that this is the message that must be spoken. Jesus Christ is the only way to God, the only truth, and the only way to eternal life. (John 14:6)