We come before the throne of grace with great joy and anticipation as we lift you up in prayer, dear brother in Christ. What a sacred privilege it is to stand before God’s people and proclaim His Word! We rejoice with you in this calling and stand with you in intercession, asking the Lord to move mightily in your preparation and delivery.
Father in Heaven, we thank You for the gift of Your Word and the opportunity to declare it with power and authority. We ask that You would grant our brother divine wisdom as he prepares his sermon. Open his understanding to the depths of Scripture, and give him clarity of thought as he organizes his message. May the Holy Spirit bring to his mind vivid examples and illustrations that will make Your truth come alive in the hearts of those who hear. Let every word he writes be guided by Your hand, so that the sermon plan is not merely a human effort, but a divine blueprint for transformation. We pray that as he studies, You would speak to him personally, convicting, encouraging, and equipping him for this sacred task. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).
Lord, we also pray for a powerful anointing to rest upon him as he steps into the pulpit. Clothe him with boldness, that he may preach with confidence, not in his own strength, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. Remove any fear or hesitation, and fill him with Your peace and assurance. Let his words be seasoned with grace and truth, cutting through the noise of the world and piercing the hearts of those who listen. May the anointing break every yoke, and may lives be changed as Your Word goes forth. "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth" (Acts 1:8). Let this anointing be so strong that even the hardest hearts are softened, and the lost are drawn to the foot of the cross.
Heavenly Father, we ask that as he stands to preach, You would inspire him in ways beyond his own ability. Let Your Spirit take control of his tongue, so that every word he speaks is infused with Your power. May the congregation sense Your presence in a tangible way, and may the atmosphere be charged with Your glory. Let there be no doubt that it is You who is speaking through him, and may Your will be accomplished in every life that hears the message. "For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12). May this sermon be a sword that divides truth from deception, and may it bring healing, conviction, and revival.
We also lift up his physical health before You, Lord. You are the Great Physician, and we ask for Your healing touch to rest upon him. We rebuke every spirit of infirmity and command healing to flow through his body. Touch his teeth, especially the upper wisdom tooth on the right, and bring relief from any pain or discomfort. Strengthen his eyes, and let his vision be clear, both physically and spiritually. We pray for complete healing in his left leg, the left side of his pelvis, and the ball in his thigh. Let every cell in his body align with Your perfect design, and may the subcutaneous ball on his abdomen dissolve in the name of Jesus. Heal his stomach, intestines, and gastrointestinal tract, and restore them to full health. We declare that fatigue, cold, cough, headache, sore throat, hoarse voice, and runny nose have no place in his body. By the stripes of Jesus, he is healed (Isaiah 53:5). We also pray for his mental and spiritual well-being. Heal every wound, every trauma, and every burden that weighs on his heart. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we ask that You would use this time of preaching to bring maximum glory to Your name. Let this ministry be a sweet fragrance to You, and may Your heart be gladdened by his obedience and faithfulness. May the fruit of this sermon be evident in the lives of those who hear it, and may Your kingdom advance as a result. We pray that through this message, souls would be saved, believers would be strengthened, and Your church would be edified. Let every aspect of this task be done unto You, for Your glory alone. "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).
We stand in agreement with our brother, believing that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20). We declare that this sermon will not return void but will accomplish what You purpose and prosper in the thing for which You sent it (Isaiah 55:11). May Your name be praised, now and forevermore. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
