We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up these weighty requests before our Heavenly Father. First, we must address the foundation of all prayer—it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not placed your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and surrender your life to Him. Without this, our prayers cannot reach the Father.
Father, we cry out for Your mighty protection over Your children. Shield them from the schemes of the enemy, for we know that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). We ask for breakthroughs in every area where the enemy has established strongholds—whether in personal lives, families, or ministries. Lord, Your Word declares that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). We stand on this promise, believing that You will shatter every chain and release Your people into freedom.
We lift up the conflicts mentioned, both those remembered and those forgotten. Father, we ask for Your wisdom and discernment to resolve these disputes in a way that honors You. Where there is bitterness, bring healing. Where there is division, bring unity. Where there is unforgiveness, soften hearts to extend grace. Your Word tells us that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). We rebuke the spirit of strife and discord in Jesus’ name and command it to flee. We pray for conviction to fall upon those who have contributed to these conflicts, that they may repent and seek reconciliation.
Lord, we bring before You the deleted prayer requests—those cries of the persecuted, the lost, the suffering, and the broken. We ask that You answer each one according to Your will. For the persecuted Christians, we pray for endurance, courage, and a testimony that shines brightly in the darkness. For the unsaved, we pray for salvation—open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel and draw them to Yourself. For Israel, we pray for peace and protection, remembering Your promise to bless those who bless her and curse those who curse her (Genesis 12:3). For those in war zones and calamities, we ask for Your mercy and provision. For the abused and the vulnerable, we cry out for justice and healing. Lord, let Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
We lift up the individuals mentioned, asking for Your mighty hand to rest upon them. For the one needing healing, we declare Your promise: "By His stripes, we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). For the one facing tests and school challenges, we pray for clarity, focus, and divine favor. Lord, be a Father to the fatherless and a comfort to the brokenhearted (Psalm 68:5). For the struggles at work and within teams, we ask for unity, wisdom, and a spirit of excellence. Help us to do all things as unto You, not unto men (Colossians 3:23).
We rebuke the evil influences fueling harmful behaviors and attitudes. Father, we ask for Your conviction to fall like a heavy weight upon those involved, leading them to repentance and salvation. We pray for healing in relationships where hurt has festered, and we ask that You turn every stumbling block into a stepping stone for Your glory. Where words have been spoken in haste or gossip, we ask for Your forgiveness and restoration. Let no weapon formed against Your people prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
For the planned outreaches, services, and the Live Nativity, we pray for Your anointing to flow powerfully. Let Your presence be so tangible that lives are transformed, and many come to know You as Savior. For the sermon on love, we ask that it pierces hearts and draws people closer to You, for You are love (1 John 4:8). We declare that Your Word will not return void but will accomplish what You purpose (Isaiah 55:11).
Father, we ask for overall encouragement for Your people. Remind us that You are our strength in weakness, our hope in despair, and our peace in chaos. Fill us with Your joy, which is our strength (Nehemiah 8:10). Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and may the earth indeed be filled with Your glory as the waters cover the sea.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
