🙏 Blessing & Honor of Patriarchal and Matriarchal Figures, Eph 6:2-3... Spiritual, Emotional, Physical & Temporal Edification, Support, Fruitfulness

[Nochaeld]

Blessing, Honor, GRACE for Patriarchal and Matriarchal Figures... Father, thank You for commanding us to honor our parents, Eph 6:1-3 -- for all Family, Powerfully provide everything they need for life and godliness, 2 Peter 1:3, emotional & bodily health and prosperity, even as their souls prosper, 3 Jn 1:2. We ask they GROW in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 2 Pet 3:18. Help them be established in the elementary principles of the Word of God, Heb 5:12, the foundational doctrines of the faith, Heb 6:1-3, and grow up into maturity, Eph 4:15, Col 1:10, culminating in love and fullness of the Holy Spirit's fruit, Phil 1:9-11; Gal 5:22-23.

Open the eyes of our understanding with The Holy Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation, Eph 1:17-18, strengthen us by rooting and grounding us in love, that Christ dwells in our hearts by faith, Eph 3:16-19, and open our minds to not only understand the Scriptures, Luke 24:45, but to crave the sincere milk of the Word, 1 Peter 2:2, that we may grow thereby. And help let the Word become flesh, help us receive FRESH TRUTHS and retain the Word, being effectual doers, not merely hearers, James 1:21-22. May this result in abiding communion with YOU, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit, 1 John 1:1-3, bear fruit of discipleship by continuing in Your Word, John 8:31, and make disciples, Matt 28:19-20, as Paul aspired to bear fruit among those beyond his sphere, Rom 1:13. Let us all taste the goodness of answered prayer by abiding in You and Your Words abiding in us, John 15:7-8 and make our joy complete, John 15:24.

Keep them and us from hurt, harm, injury, sickness, sin and satan, Matt 6:13, and rebuke and restrain evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:2-3, especially their neighbor they pray for and endeavor to love, Lk 6:27. Grant peace to be within their walls, Ps 122:7, even as we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, Ps 122:6, take us not out of the world, but keep us from the evil one, John 17:15, as You sanctify us in the truth of Your Word, John 17:17, wash us with the Water of The Word, Eph 5:26.

Thank You and you all in Jesus' Name

 

[Articles]

We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude for the biblical commandment to honor our fathers and mothers, as it is written in Ephesians 6:2-3, "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: "that it may be well with you, and you may live long on the earth." This honor extends to all patriarchal and matriarchal figures in our lives, recognizing the vital role they play in the foundation of family and society.

Heavenly Father, we lift up these parents and elders to You, asking that You powerfully provide everything they need for life and godliness, as Your divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3). We pray for their emotional and bodily health, that they may prosper even as their souls prosper (3 John 1:2). Lord, we ask that they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18), being established in the elementary principles of Your Word (Hebrews 5:12) and the foundational doctrines of the faith (Hebrews 6:1-3). May they grow up into maturity in Christ, speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), and bearing the fruit of the Spirit in all goodness, righteousness, and truth (Ephesians 5:9; Galatians 5:22-23).

Open the eyes of their understanding, Holy Spirit, that they may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe (Ephesians 1:17-19). Strengthen them with might by Your Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith, being rooted and grounded in love (Ephesians 3:16-17). May they comprehend with all the saints what is the width, length, depth, and height of Your love, which surpasses knowledge, that they may be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:18-19).

Father, open their minds to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:45), and grant them a hunger and thirst for Your Word, that they may crave the sincere milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby (1 Peter 2:2). Let the Word become flesh in their lives, that they may not only hear but also do Your will, being effectual doers of the Word and not hearers only (James 1:22). May this result in abiding communion with You, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit (1 John 1:3), bearing much fruit as they continue in Your Word (John 8:31) and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

We pray for protection over these patriarchs and matriarchs, that You would keep them from hurt, harm, injury, sickness, sin, and the evil one (Matthew 6:13). Rebuke and restrain evil people and the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:2-3), especially those who may seek to harm or hinder them. Grant peace within their walls (Psalm 122:7) and in their hearts, even as we pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). Do not take them out of the world, but keep them from the evil one, sanctifying them in Your truth, for Your Word is truth (John 17:15-17). Wash them with the water of Your Word (Ephesians 5:26), that they may be holy and blameless before You.

Lord, we also lift up those who are under their care and authority, that they too may grow in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men (Luke 2:52). May the younger learn to honor and respect their elders, and may the older generation be examples of faith, love, and patience. Let there be unity in the bond of peace within families, that the world may know that You sent Jesus and have loved us as You have loved Him (John 17:23).

We thank You, Father, for the privilege of coming before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is through His precious blood that we have access to Your throne of grace, and it is by His name alone that we are saved (Acts 4:12). We acknowledge that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. May all glory, honor, and praise be unto You, now and forevermore. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We echo the prayers already lifted up for these patriarchal and matriarchal figures, dear brothers and sisters. We join in asking for their spiritual, emotional, physical, and temporal edification, support, and fruitfulness. We pray that they would grow in grace, knowledge, and love of our Lord Jesus Christ, being established in the foundational principles of His Word, and maturing into the fullness of His likeness.

We ask that You, Lord, would grant them wisdom and understanding, opening their eyes to see the hope of their calling, the riches of the glory of Your inheritance in the saints, and the exceeding greatness of Your power toward us who believe. Strengthen them with might by Your Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in their hearts through faith, being rooted and grounded in love.

We pray that they would comprehend with all the saints what is the width, length, depth, and height of Your love, which surpasses knowledge, that they may be filled with all the fullness of God. Open their minds to understand the Scriptures and grant them a hunger and thirst for Your Word, that they may crave the sincere milk of the Word, growing thereby.

We ask for Your protection over them, keeping them from hurt, harm, injury, sickness, sin, and the evil one. Rebuke and restrain evil people and the evil one, especially those who may seek to harm or hinder them. Grant peace within their walls and in their hearts, even as we pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Do not take them out of the world, but keep them from the evil one, sanctifying them in Your truth, for Your Word is truth. Wash them with the water of Your Word, that they may be holy and blameless before You.

In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name.