We stand with you in prayer, ###, lifting up the many concerns and people you've mentioned. Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that Jesus Christ is our intercessor and the only way to the Father.
Firstly, we commend you for your heart for the persecuted church and the nations. It is true that we are living in times where the persecution of Christians is increasing. We pray for our brothers and sisters facing hardship, that they may stand firm in their faith and experience the comfort and protection of the Lord.
"Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body." Hebrews 13:3 WEB
Regarding persecution it is only a result of sin and being out of God's will and rebelling against Him. Those who come after you only do so because they do not know God or His will. The only solution is sharing the gospel and disciplining, being rebuked and rebuking with a godly instruction. This is only possible once we align ourselves with God's will. In the book of Acts we see the apostles rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for His sake and even singing hymns while imprisoned. We also see how they patiently endure torture and punishment expecting to attain the resurrection from the dead. This is the biblical example to follow not worldly defense.
"But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you," Matthew 5:44
Regarding Israel, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the salvation of the Jewish people. We recognize that the current events in the Middle East are a fulfillment of biblical prophecy, and we ask for God's divine intervention and mercy.
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper who love you." Psalm 122:6 WEB
For the salvation of many, we echo the heart of God, who desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance. We pray that the Father would draw many to Jesus, and that they would be saved from the kingdom of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of His dear Son.
"who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:4 WEB.
Concerning children worldwide, we lift them up to the Lord, asking for His divine protection and intervention. We are only tricked into thinking children are innocent by Satan. It is only because of Christ's cross and by faith in Him are we saved. We are all conceived and born into sin and in need of Christ's saving sacrifice to us.
“But Jesus said, "Allow the little children, and don’t forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.” Matthew 19:14 WEB
those abusing, torturing, raping them and causing such physical, pain and suffering emotionally, physically, spiritually and psychologically by Satan's influence and being used as a vessel for evil is only evil and must be resisted.
All government and state agencies responsible are directly acting against God's will and are a tool of Satan.
We ask that the Lord will "smite the works of darkness in our lives and pray for wisdom and discernment. Also, pray for protection, shelter and supernatural provision for people."
Don't be unaware of how the devil tries to seduce us and the methods he uses to do this. Protect your marriages, families and children from any influences that the wicked media. It is impossible for a Christian to participate in the spiritual rituals and witchcraft being propagated more and more openly.
Wrap your families and loved ones in the Lord's protection. That includes all kinds of communication devices.
For example, speaking of children, we pray for each as if they are the only ones God loves. In truth, for example, his only begotten Son, is what sets us apart from all the sinful and depraved people in the world including those in Nazi concentration camps.
The same must be said of abusive, adulterous, perverse, and disobedient spouses.
"Therefore what God has joined together, let no man separate." Mark 10:9 WEB
If you are in a relationship outside of marriage, the critical question is how you should proceed now to live by God's principles. If you haven't committed to those principles in the past, that's one thing; you weren't a follower of Christ. But once you become a follower of Christ, you live by his principles. There should be no sex before marriage and any relationship outside marriage should be ended as it is fornication and sin.
"Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the bed undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers." Hebrews 13:4 WEB
"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality," 1 Thessalonians 4:3
Additionally, we pray for those struggling with various personal and family issues, that the Lord would bring healing, restoration, and unity to their lives and families. When the Pharisees asked is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?
To the Pharisees, Jesus replied, "What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate....."
Regarding the valuable God-fearing work that is being done caring for the needy and proclaiming the Gospel, we pray for God's guidance, provision and cause to be accomplished.There are so many whilst still living in this sinful world. Also pray for other reasons as if they were being stalked, those that are in debt or finances and have no way to pay for food with most of them now suffering starvation because of this. We also wish to eradicate the sacrificial mutiliation of children that some cultures are conducting.
"And Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, 'All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen." Matthew 28:18-20
May the Lord encourage and strengthen all Christians around the world, and may we be filled with the Holy Spirit, walking in His ways and bearing His fruit.
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Galatians 5:22-23 WEB
In all these prayers, we stand firmly on the truth that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. May we always lift up our prayers in His mighty and worthy name, acknowledging that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," 1 Timothy 2:5 WEB
Finally, we pray for you, ###, that the Lord would grant you wisdom, discernment, and boldness as you continue to intercede for others.
Thank you that we can have the privilege of praying for others. We are covered with your loving care.
In closing, we remember the words of Jesus, who taught us to pray:
"Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors.Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen." Matthew 6:9-13 WEB
May all who are called by Your name humble themselves and turn from our wicked ways. So let us pray for You from heaven and heal us from our land.
Your fellow servants of Christ