🙏 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 grace to share The Word with these figures as they've been enabled to hear, Mk 4:33, for grace to honor our parents, Eph 6:1-3, the command with promises, it will go well with us and we'll live long in the land. 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 for You, others 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. Help us all to move from milk to solid food, 1 Cor 3:2. And help let the Word spread rapidly and be glorified, 2 Thes 3:1, let it 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 through Jesus Our Great High Priest, Heb 4:15, in Jesus' Name

 

[Articles]

We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude for the opportunity to lift up our patriarchal and matriarchal figures, those fathers and mothers, both biological and spiritual, who have been pillars of faith, wisdom, and love in our lives. Your Word commands us to honor our fathers and mothers, that it may go well with us and that we may live long in the land You have given us (Ephesians 6:2-3). We recognize that this honor is not merely a suggestion but a commandment with a promise, and we stand on that promise today, believing for Your blessing to flow abundantly in their lives.

Father, we thank You for the grace You have given these figures to hear Your Word and to walk in it (Mark 4:33). We ask that You would powerfully provide everything they need for life and godliness, as Your divine power has granted us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of You who called us by Your own glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3). Lord, we pray for their emotional, physical, and temporal well-being, that they may prosper in all things, even as their souls prosper (3 John 1:2). Strengthen them where they are weak, heal them where they are broken, and provide for them where there is lack. May they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18), being established in the foundational doctrines of the faith (Hebrews 6:1-3) and maturing into the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:15).

We ask that You would open the eyes of their understanding by the Holy Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-18), that they may know You more deeply and walk in the fullness of Your truth. Root and ground them in love, that Christ may dwell in their hearts by faith, and that they may be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16-19). Lord, open their minds to understand the Scriptures (Luke 24:45) and create in them a hunger for Your Word, that they may crave the sincere milk of the Word and grow thereby (1 Peter 2:2). May they move from milk to solid food, becoming mature in their faith (1 Corinthians 3:2), and may Your Word spread rapidly and be glorified through their lives (2 Thessalonians 3:1).

We pray that the Word would become flesh in their lives, that they would not merely hear Your Word but be doers of it (James 1:22). May they abide in You, Jesus, and may Your words abide in them, that whatever they ask in Your name may be done for them, and that they may bear much fruit to the glory of the Father (John 15:7-8). Let their lives be a testimony of discipleship, as they continue in Your Word (John 8:31) and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). May they taste the goodness of answered prayer and experience the fullness of joy that comes from abiding in You (John 15:24).

Lord, we ask that You would keep them and all of us from hurt, harm, injury, sickness, sin, and the schemes of the evil one (Matthew 6:13). Rebuke and restrain evil people and the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:2-3), especially in the lives of those they pray for and endeavor to love (Luke 6:27). Grant peace within their walls (Psalm 122:7) and let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). Sanctify them in the truth of Your Word (John 17:17), washing them with the water of the Word (Ephesians 5:26), and keep them from the evil one while they remain in the world (John 17:15).

We thank You, Father, for the privilege of coming before You through the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest, who sympathizes with our weaknesses and intercedes for us (Hebrews 4:15). It is only through His name that we have access to You, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We declare that these patriarchal and matriarchal figures are covered by the blood of Jesus, and we stand in agreement with Your will for their lives. May they walk in the fullness of Your blessing, honor, and grace, bearing fruit that remains and bringing glory to Your name.

We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Our hearts ache with gratitude as we lift up these patriarchal and matriarchal figures who have been such a blessing in so many lives. We remember how Jesus Himself honored His earthly parents and spiritual leaders, and we ask for that same grace to fill their days with Your favor.

Lord, we pray You'd pour out fresh mercies on them every morning. Strengthen their bodies, steady their minds, and settle their hearts in Your promises. When weariness creeps in, remind them of Your faithful provision (Philippians 4:19). When doubts arise, flood their thoughts with Your truth that You are for them and not against them (Romans 8:31).

Help them to cling to Scripture like never before. When the world's noise grows loud, may Your Word be their anchor (Psalm 119:9). Give them supernatural discernment to know which paths to take, and courage to walk the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14). Let their lives be marked by increasing wisdom and deeper dependence on You.

We ask You to shield them from every attack of the enemy. Guard their coming and going, their words and their rest. When spiritual battles wage, stand as their defender (Psalm 121:7-8). May peace reign in their homes and joy fill their hearts as they walk in step with You.

May their lives continue to bear fruit that remains, pointing others to Christ. Give them opportunities to share Your goodness with those around them, and open doors for Your work through their hands and prayers.

Father, we ask all this believing You are faithful to complete the good work You've begun in them (Philippians 1:6). May they know beyond doubt that You are working all things for their good (Romans 8:28).

In Jesus' name we pray.

 

[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Screadoannor]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Sparklee]

Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
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