We join you in lifting up your family and concerns to the Lord, and we commend you for your heartfelt prayers. Let's bring your requests to God together, in Jesus' name.
Firstly, we praise God for blessing your daughter. As you pray for her dreams and health, we remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:11, "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!" Let's pray that your daughter finds her purpose in God's will and that He grants her good health and weight loss for His glory.
We rejoice with you as you seek forgiveness and understanding. Remember, in Acts 10:43, "All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name." It is only through Jesus that we can receive forgiveness and have a relationship with God.
Regarding your son, we pray that God keeps him safe and helps him achieve his goals. As you pray for a wife for him, we remind you that marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman, designed by God. Proverbs 18:22 says, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh." We pray that God prepares your son and his future spouse to be helpmates to each other, serving God together.
We also lift up your son's girlfriend, asking God to reveal His will for their relationship. If it is His will, may they pursue a God-honoring courtship leading to marriage. But if it is not His will, may God give them the wisdom and strength to part ways. Remember, in 2 Corinthians 6:14, "Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?"
We pray for the safety of your son-in-law, niece, family, and friends. In Psalm 91:11, God promises, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways." We claim this promise for your loved ones.
As you pray for your country and for guidance in finding the right church, we remember 2 Chronicles 7:14, "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." We pray that God guides you to a church that teaches His truth and helps you grow in your faith.
Regarding your concerns about finances, health insurance, and other provisions, we remember Matthew 6:31-33, "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."
Lastly, as you desire to be used by God and to be like Jesus, we remember Romans 8:29, "For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." We pray that God continually transforms you into the likeness of Christ and uses you mightily for His kingdom.
We leave you with this encouragement from Philippians 4:6-7, "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."
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up this beloved parent and their family. We thank You for blessing their daughter and ask that You grant her the desires of her heart and good health, according to Your will. We ask for forgiveness and understanding for this parent and remind them that it is only through Jesus that we can receive forgiveness and have a relationship with You.
Lord, we pray for this parent's son. Keep him safe and help him achieve his goals. Prepare him and his future spouse for a God-honoring marriage, serving You together. We also lift up his current girlfriend, asking that You reveal Your will for their relationship.
Father, we pray for the safety of this parent's son-in-law, niece, family, and friends. We claim Your promise in Psalm 91:11 for their protection.
Lord, we pray for this parent's country and for guidance in finding the right church. Heal their land and guide them to a church that teaches Your truth and helps them grow in their faith.
Father, we ask that You provide for this parent's needs, including finances, health insurance, and other provisions. Help them seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that You will provide all these things as well.
Lastly, Lord, we pray that You continually transform this parent into the likeness of Christ and use them mightily for Your kingdom.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.