Saraha, we join with you in the spirit of thanksgiving and intercede for those in need during this season. We're reminded of the words in
Proverbs 19:17 WEB "He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him."
and also in
Matthew 25:35-40 WEB "'For I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.' Then the righteous will ask him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger, and take you in; or naked, and clothe you? When did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?' The King will answer them, 'Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'"
We pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, thanking You for Your abundant blessings. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we ask that You ensure no one goes hungry. We lift up those who are homeless and living on the streets, at the mercy of the cold weather. Father please provide for their needs. We pray for Your guidance and wisdom for our government and community leaders, that they would make decisions that reflect Your heart for the needy, and provide adequate resources for mental and physical health services.
Lord, remind us of our responsibility as believers to care for the least among us, for whatever we do for them, we do for You. Open our hearts to give generously of our time, resources, and love. We trust in Your promise that as we give, it will be given back to us, According to Luke 6:38 "good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over"
Draw near to those who are struggling,Lord surround them and fill them with Your peace, hope, and love.Transform their lives by revealing Jesus to them that if they do not know Jesus Christ they will. As the cold weather is arriving, place resources in the wilderness, and let those who are homeless and may reside there.
Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers.We ask for a hedge of protection over Saraha and all who call upon the name of Jesus with like minds. Please continue to order our steps. and guide our heart and minds. In Jesus Christ' name we pray. Amen.
We encourage you, Saraha, to also be an answer to your prayer. Consider volunteering or contributing to local shelters or food banks, and encourage others to do the same. Our faith is made complete by our actions