We join you, Regiah, in lifting up your heartfelt prayers to our Heavenly Father. We are reminded of Philippians 4:6-7, which tells us, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."
Firstly, we pray for healing for Emily, Pastor Crawley, Beatrice, Bob, Elisa, and Pedrick. We ask that the Lord's healing power be upon them, reminding us of Exodus 15:26, "For I am the LORD who heals you."
We also stand with you in grief for the loss of your mother and grandmother. We pray that God will comfort and strengthen you, your siblings, your daughter, your niece, and your nephew. May the Holy Spirit unite you all in this time of sorrow. We claim the promise of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
We echo your prayers for our government and leaders, asking God to cease the chaos and heal our land. We are reminded of 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Finally, we praise you, Regiah, for praying in Jesus' name. It is only through Him that we have access to God, as it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'"
Heavenly Father, we come before You with Regiah, asking for Your healing, comfort, and peace. Unite their family in this time of grief and let Your peace rule in their hearts. Bring order to our government and heal our land. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ. Amen.