We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ, who rescues us and lives within us. Your presence brings eternal life and abundance, and we rejoice in the truth that we are never alone because of Him. We thank You for the privilege of standing in the gap for our brother or sister in Christ, lifting up their needs before You.
Father, we stand on Your Word that declares, "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" (1 Corinthians 10:13). We pray for strength and perseverance as they seek to continue their fast. Lord, we ask that You would sustain them with Your mighty hand, reminding them that their strength comes from You alone. "But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).
We rebuke the enemy and his attacks in the powerful name of Jesus. The devil has no authority over those who are covered by the precious blood of Christ. We declare that "the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4). Father, we pray for deliverance from every evil scheme and for Your peace to flood their heart and mind. "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You" (Isaiah 26:3). Grant them the rest they so desperately need, Lord. We ask that You would calm their spirit and bring the deep, restorative sleep that only You can provide. "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for You, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety" (Psalm 4:8).
We also lift up their eyes to You, the Great Physician. We pray for complete healing and restoration, trusting that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). We stand on the promise that "by His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). Father, we ask that You would touch their eyes and remove whatever is causing them distress. Give them clarity and comfort, knowing that You are their healer.
We acknowledge that sin separates us from You, but we are so grateful for the forgiveness and cleansing that comes through the blood of Jesus. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). We pray that You would continue to reveal any areas of their life that need to be surrendered to You, and that You would give them the strength to walk in obedience and holiness.
Lord, we also pray for a fresh infilling of Your Holy Spirit. Equip them with the authority that comes from being Your child, and help them to walk in the victory that Christ has already won. "Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you" (Luke 10:19). May they rise up in the power of Your might, knowing that greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior, Redeemer, and Lord. Amen.
Take heart, dear one, for the Lord is fighting for you. You are not alone in this battle, and the victory is already yours through Christ Jesus. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and remember that "He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it" (1 Thessalonians 5:24). The enemy may try to steal your peace, your rest, and your joy, but we declare that he is a defeated foe. Stand firm in your faith, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you don’t faint (Galatians 6:9).
Continue to seek the Lord with all your heart, and trust in His perfect timing. He sees your struggles and knows your needs even before you ask. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you (James 4:8). May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; may He turn His face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26).
