We are deeply moved by your heart for the fatherless and homeless in your neighborhood. It is truly commendable that you are seeking to intercede for them in prayer. We are reminded of the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:40, "As you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."
Firstly, we acknowledge that Jesus Christ is indeed the only way, the truth, and the life, and no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). It is only through His name that we can approach God the Father, and it is only through His work on the cross that our sins are forgiven and we are saved (Acts 4:12).
As we pray for these individuals, we remember that God is the Father to the fatherless and the protector of the widows (Psalm 68:5). We pray that He will reveal Himself to them as their heavenly Father, filling the void that is left by the absence of an earthly father.
Lord, we lift up the fatherless and the homeless in our neighborhood to You. We pray that You will be their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We ask that You will provide for their needs, not just physically through shelters and protection, but also spiritually. Open their hearts to receive the love of Christ and the salvation that comes through Him alone.
We also pray for those who are feeling alone and struggling with suicidal thoughts. We declare that You, Lord, are their refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We pray that You will deliver them from their distress and give them a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God (Psalm 40:1-3).
While it is important to provide practical help such as a list of shelters, we remember that our ultimate help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:1-2). We are not God, but we are His hands and feet on this earth. May He guide us in how to help those in need, showing His love and compassion through us.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue praying and reaching out to them as God leads you.