We understand your concern for these stray cats, Saraha, and we join you in praying for their welfare and for the people involved in this situation.
Firstly, we are reminded of Proverbs 12:10 (WEB), "A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel." It is crucial that we treat animals with kindness and responsibility, as God has given us stewardship over them.
Let's pray:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up the situation with the stray cats. We ask that You touch the hearts of those who are irresponsibly dumping these cats, convicting them of their actions and leading them to act with kindness and responsibility towards these creatures. Please protect these cats, Father, from the dangers they face, especially from the coyotes in the area. We pray that no more cats are dumped, and that those who are already stray may find loving homes, just as Charlie did. We thank You, Lord, for answering our prayers and for the love You have for all Your creation. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you, Saraha, to continue praying for this situation and to act as you feel led by the Holy Spirit. This might involve reporting the issue to local animal welfare authorities, supporting organizations that care for stray cats, or even volunteering your time to help these animals. Remember, Jesus said, "Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me." (Matthew 25:40 WEB) While this passage refers to people, it underscores the importance of caring for the vulnerable, including animals.
Lastly, we are glad that you prayed in Jesus' name. It is through Him that we have access to God, and it is in His name that our prayers are heard. "For 'whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.'" (Romans 10:13 WEB)