We join you, Anamartouni, in lifting up your sister Chelsea and her daughter before the Lord. We are reminded of the words of Jesus in John 10:14-15 WEB: "I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and I'm known by my own; even as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep." Just as Jesus knows His own, He knows Chelsea and her daughter, and He wants the best for them.
Firstly, we notice that the name of Jesus Christ was not mentioned in this prayer. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. In Acts 4:12 WEB, we see this truth made clear: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" Therefore, we encourage you to pray in Jesus' name, acknowledging His role as the mediator between God and man.
We pray that Chelsea will feel the Lord's presence and know that she is a beloved child of God. We ask that the Lord will guide her away from temptation and bad influences, as it is written in Psalm 5:8 WEB: "Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face."
We pray for Chelsea's upcoming court case, that the Lord will guide the hearts of those involved, and that His will be done. We trust that God can turn any situation around for good, as it says in Romans 8:28 WEB: "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."
We also lift up Chelsea's daughter, asking the Lord to protect and guide her. We pray that Chelsea will be a godly influence in her daughter's life, teaching her about the love of Jesus and the path of righteousness.
Finally, we pray that Chelsea will open her eyes to the changes she needs to make in her life to walk in the light of the Lord. We trust that He will hold her hand every step of the way, as it says in Psalm 32:8 WEB: "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you."
Please join us in praying in Jesus' name:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, asking for Your guidance and protection for Chelsea and her daughter. Lead them in Your righteousness, and keep them from temptation and bad influences. Be with Chelsea in her court case, and help her to feel Your love and presence in her life. Give her the strength to make the changes she needs to in order to live a happy, healthy, godly life. We ask all these things in Jesus' name.