Dear Heavenly Father,
In the name of Jesus, we come before you with this prayer request, seeking peace and pursuing it. We lift up the salvation of our family and friends to you, Lord. We pray that you would touch their hearts and draw them closer to you, that they may experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ. May they come to know you as their personal Savior and find eternal peace in you.
Grant us wisdom, Lord, as we navigate our jobs and make future choices. We ask for your guidance and discernment in every decision we make. As we prepare for upcoming tests and licensing, we pray for success and favor. Strengthen us, Lord, and help us to excel in our endeavors.
We also lift up Elenita and her family, church, and friends to you, Lord. We pray for an increase in faith, love, hope, and prosperity in their lives. May they experience your abundant blessings and be a source of encouragement and inspiration to others.
Brenda, we pray that she would develop a deeper hunger for your Word, Lord. May she be drawn to read her Bible more and find nourishment and guidance in its pages. We also lift up Bret, asking for his healing and deliverance. Lead him to the path of recovery and restoration, Lord.
Carline and her family, we pray for an increase in faith. Strengthen their belief in you, Lord, and help them to trust you in all circumstances. Grant them the peace that surpasses all understanding.
David, we ask for an overflow of faith, love, peace, wisdom, and protection in his life. Surround him with your presence and guide him in every step he takes.
We lift up Tony, who is involved in a cult. We pray for his deliverance and freedom from deception. Open his eyes to the truth, Lord, and lead him into a personal relationship with you.
Anne and Martin, we pray for an increase in faith. Draw them closer to you, Lord, and deepen their understanding of your love and grace.
Miranda, we pray that she would fully surrender her life to Jesus. May she experience the transformative power of your love and walk in obedience to your will. We also pray for your watchful eye over her girls, Madison, Madeline, and Meredith. Guide them as they grow, Lord, and shape them into the women you desire them to be.
Lastly, we lift up the prayer requests shared on the morning radio program and the respective churches of our friends. Hear their petitions, Lord, and answer according to your perfect will.
We thank you, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for your faithfulness. May your peace reign in our lives and may we continue to seek you with all our hearts. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- Psalm 34:14 - "Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it."
- Acts 16:31 - "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household."
- James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
- Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
- Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 - "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me."
- Psalm 91:11 - "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."