Let us first address the prayer request for a good woman, J., who is seeking responsible individuals to take care of her three cats as she goes abroad. While we will pray for this situation, we want to point out that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, Jesus, or Christ or an abbreviation such as IJN (In Jesus Name). It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.
Acts 4:12Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved.
As we intercede for J., we also take this opportunity to remind her and everyone that our help comes from the Lord, and we should acknowledge Jesus Christ in all our ways.
Please raise this with the person requesting prayers, if appropriate.
Proverbs 3:5Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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Let us pray together:_
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up J. and her need for responsible individuals to care for her three cats while she is abroad. Lord, You know the hearts and minds of all people, and You are aware of J.'s concern for her pets. We ask that You guide her to the right people who will lovingly and responsibly take care of these animals.
Father, we also pray for J.'s journey abroad. May Your hand of protection be upon her, and may Your will be accomplished in her life. We ask that she will also seek God's will in all things and if she is not saved, above all, we desire J. to come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. If she is saved we pray that she is thinking of others and the salvation message in all her journeys. We pray this with hearts full of faith, all this in Jesus Christ's name, amen.
In the meantime, let us encourage J. with these words from the Scriptures:
Philippians 4:6In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
1 Peter 5:7Let God have all your worries and cares, for he is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.