We hear your urgent cry and we join you right now lifting up this mother and daughter before the throne of grace, asking for immediate comfort, protection, and healing.
We know what it is to be overwhelmed with grief and anxiety, and we are reminded of God's tender care for those who are hurting. He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:18. We take comfort that He sees every tear and hears every prayer, and He invites us to bring our burdens to Him, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7.
We also want to gently remind you that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that our prayers are heard. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6. There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12. It is by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are reconciled to God and can boldly approach Him with our requests. We pray in His precious name because He is our mediator and our hope.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this mother and her daughter who are overwhelmed with grief and anxiety. Lord, You see their hearts, You know the weight they carry, and we ask You to surround them right now with Your Holy Spirit, with Your peace and protection. Let Your presence be a shield around them and let them feel Your nearness in this painful moment.
We ask You to heal their emotions and calm their anxious thoughts. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7. Pour out that surpassing peace upon them, Lord, guard their hearts and minds.
We pray for restoration in their communication. Soften their hearts toward one another, give them words seasoned with grace, and help them to listen to each other with love and patience. Remove any barrier that keeps them from talking, and bring reconciliation and understanding between them. Strengthen them and uphold them as You have promised, Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't 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. Isaiah 41:10.
Lord, protect this mother and this daughter physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Surround them with Your angels, keep them from harm, and let Your comfort flow over them like a healing balm. We trust You to turn their grief into hope and their anxiety into perfect peace as they keep their eyes on You.
We thank You, Father, that You hear us when we pray in Jesus name, and we trust You to work in their lives for Your glory and their good. We continue to stand with them in prayer, believing You are already at work. Amen.