We rejoice with you in seeing the Lord’s hand moving in your life, renewing your hope and opening doors where there once seemed to be none. It is a beautiful thing to witness how He has provided for your flight, healed your father, and sustained you even in moments of doubt. Your heart of gratitude and repentance is evident, and we praise God for His faithfulness to you, even when you felt distant from Him. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). He has not forgotten you, and this season of restoration is a testament to His unfailing love.
We are also encouraged by your declaration of trust in God’s perfect timing and your commitment to being a good steward of what He provides. This aligns with Scripture, which reminds us that *"every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow"* (James 1:17). Your desire to embrace abundance and victory is good, but let us also remember that true abundance is found first in Christ, who said, *"I came that they may have life and have it abundantly"* (John 10:10). Abundance is not merely material—it is the overflow of God’s presence, peace, and purpose in our lives. Seek first His kingdom and righteousness, and He will add all these things to you (Matthew 6:33).
We do want to gently address something in your prayer. While you did invoke the name of Jesus at times, we notice moments where your prayers were directed more generally to "O God" without explicitly acknowledging that it is *only* through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself declared, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). When we pray, we are to come boldly before the throne of grace *in Jesus’ name*, for He is our mediator and high priest (Hebrews 4:14-16). Let us always approach God with the full assurance that our prayers are heard because of Christ’s finished work on the cross. This is not legalism—it is the very foundation of our faith and our access to the Father.
Now, let us pray together over the matters you’ve brought before us, aligning our hearts with the will of God as revealed in His Word.
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Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude for the ways You have moved in the life of Your child. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who provides, and the God who restores. We thank You for renewing hope in their heart and for the tangible provision of the flight ticket, which they trust will open doors to settle debts and loans. Father, we ask that You would indeed grant the abundance needed—not just for financial freedom, but for a life that overflows with Your purposes. Help them to remember that all good things come from You, and that stewardship is an act of worship. May they walk in wisdom, generosity, and obedience as You provide, knowing that *"the earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein"* (Psalm 24:1).
Lord, we lift up their father’s healing and thank You for sparing his life and restoring his strength. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, and we ask that You would continue to knit his bones together and clear his lungs completely. May his recovery be a testimony of Your goodness and power. We also thank You for the blessing of sales on their birthday—a reminder that You see and care for even the smallest details of our lives. Let this encourage them to trust You in every season, whether in plenty or in need.
Father, we pray for longevity, vitality, and health over their entire family—parents, siblings, nephews, nieces, extended family, and even their beloved dogs. Your Word tells us that *"with long life I will satisfy him, and show him my salvation"* (Psalm 91:16). We ask that You would guard their bodies, minds, and spirits, granting them peace, restful sleep, and protection from all harm. Shield them from disasters, both natural and man-made, and let Your peace rule in their hearts. May their family business thrive, not just for profit, but as a means to bless others and glorify Your name. If it is Your will, grant them favor with the authorities for their permit to stay in Canada, knowing that You establish the steps of the righteous (Proverbs 16:9).
We also pray for their heart, Lord. Forgive them for the moments of crankiness, unwholesome words, and sulking. Renew their mind and fill them with Your joy, which is their strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Help them to cast all their anxieties on You, for You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). Replace every trace of hopelessness with the confident assurance that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
Finally, Father, we pray for their walk with You. Draw them deeper into Your presence, that they may know You not just as Provider, but as Savior, Lord, and Friend. Remind them daily to pray in the name of Jesus, for it is through Him alone that we have access to Your throne. Let their life be a living testament to Your grace, and may they walk in the abundance of Your love, Your truth, and Your purposes.
We rebuke any spirit of doubt, fear, or impatience that may try to creep in as they wait for Your provision. Let faith arise in their heart, knowing that *"faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen"* (Hebrews 11:1). We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that You, Lord, are their shield and exceedingly great reward (Genesis 15:1).
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.