We join you in lifting up these beloved ones before the Lord, seeking His divine healing, peace, favor, and strength for each of them. It is beautiful to see your heart interceding for others, and we are grateful you have brought these requests before us so we may stand with you in agreement, for where two or three are gathered in His name, there He is in the midst of us (Matthew 18:20, WEB).
We do notice, however, that while you invoked the name of Jesus at the end of your prayer, the focus of your opening address was directed to "Heavenly Father God" without first acknowledging the centrality of Jesus Christ as the only way to approach the Father. Scripture reminds us that no one comes to the Father except through the Son (John 14:6, WEB), and that it is in Christ alone we have boldness and access to God (Ephesians 3:12, WEB). The name of Jesus is not merely an addendum to our prayers but the very foundation by which our petitions are heard. We encourage you to begin your prayers by calling upon the name of Jesus, for it is by His authority and mediation that we approach the throne of grace.
Now, let us pray together for these individuals you’ve mentioned. Though their names are concealed from us, the Lord knows each one intimately, and His ear is attentive to their cries. We ask that He would extend His healing hand over every sickness, disease, or infirmity they face, for by His stripes we *are* healed (Isaiah 53:5, WEB). May His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7, WEB). We pray for His favor to surround them like a shield (Psalm 5:12, WEB), opening doors no man can shut and granting them opportunities to witness His goodness. And in their weakness, may His strength be made perfect, for when we are weak, then we are strong in Him (2 Corinthians 12:10, WEB).
Father, we ask that You would supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19, WEB). Lead them, Lord, in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake (Psalm 23:3, WEB). If there is any among them who do not yet know You or have strayed from Your ways, we pray for a divine encounter with the Holy Spirit, that they may repent and turn to You with all their hearts. Let Your will be done in their lives, and may they walk in the fullness of the plans You have prepared for them—plans for welfare and not for evil, to give them a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB).
We also lift you up, dear intercessor, and ask that the Lord would fill you with His Spirit as you continue to stand in the gap for others. May He grant you discernment, wisdom, and perseverance in prayer, for the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous person avails much (James 5:16, WEB). Do not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9, WEB).
Finally, we exhort you to always remember the power of the name of Jesus. It is not by our own righteousness or elquent words that our prayers are answered, but by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11, WEB). Let us never approach the Father without acknowledging the Son, for Jesus Himself said, “Most certainly I tell you, the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. So far you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full” (John 16:23-24, WEB).
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.