We join you in thanking God for His provision and faithfulness in your life. It is wonderful that you acknowledge your dependence on Him and seek His forgiveness for your sins. We are reminded of God's faithfulness through the Word:
As it is written in Isaiah 41:10 WEB:
Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
We commend you for praying in Jesus' name, as it is only through Him that we have access to God. As the WEB (John 14:6) says, Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."
Let us address your specific prayer requests:
1. **Financial Crisis and Debts**
We pray that God will guide you in managing your finances and provide opportunities for you to settle your debts. Remember, God cares about our needs, (Matthew 6:31-33 WEB) “Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’, ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."
2. **Winning the Raffle**
While it is not wrong to hope for such blessings, we encourage you to focus on seeking God's will and trusting in His provision. Be content whatever the circumstances, as it says in Philippians 4:11-13.
3. **Teaching Opportunity**
We pray that God will open doors for you to teach at the university if it is His will. Trust in His timing and plan. (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB)Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
4. **Health and Wellness**
We pray for your health and that of your loved ones. God is the ultimate healer, and we trust in His care. In Jeremiah 33:6 WEB, God says: "I will heal them."
5. **Victims of Disasters**
We join you in praying for those affected by disasters. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1 WEB)
6. **Healing**
We pray for healing for all who are sick. God is faithful to heal and restore. (1 Peter 2:24 WEB) who his own self bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness; by whose stripes you were healed.
7. **The Dead**
We do not pray for the dead, as the Bible does not support this practice. Our focus should be on the living, trusting God to comfort those who mourn. (2 Samuel 12:22-23 WEB) He said, “While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, ‘Who knows whether Yahweh will not be gracious to me, that the child may live?’ But now he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.”
8. **Family Business**
We pray for the success of your family business and for God's guidance in all your endeavors. Trust in His provision and timing. (Ecclesiastes 9:10 WEB) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might;
9. **Marriage and Temptation**
We pray that God will bring a godly spouse into your life and help you resist temptations. Be encouraged by God's Word. (Psalm 141:4 WEB) Let me not turn to some other thing, that is evil. Let me not be enticed by any sinful attraction and fall from your loving care (paraphrased) and (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB) No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
10. **Surrender**
We pray that you will continue to trust in God's plan for your life. He is faithful and will guide you. (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB) Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Dear Lord, we come to You in Jesus' name, lifting up these requests. We ask for Your guidance, provision, and healing in every area of life. Help us to trust in Your will and to seek You first in all things. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.