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Shepherd Your Sheep, Jn 21:16 -- Lord Jesus, thank You that not only do Your Sheep hear Your voice, You lead them out, and we don't listen to others, John 10:3-4, but only head Your voice and follow You, John 10:27, but that You care for us, Ps 23:3 Isa 40:11, Ezek 34:15, Rev 7:17. Take care of us, defend us, comfort and feed us on knowledge, Give Your angels charge over us and our fellow believers in spiritual battles, Ps 91:10-11, Heb 1:14. Strengthen our brothers and sisters, even shepherd the entire flock of God among us, 1 Pet 5:2, help us be on guard for ourselves and the flock of God among us from evil and warped wolves, Acts 20:28-29, by studying, obeying and teaching obedience to all Jesus commanded, Matt 28:20. Strengthen us and all in the faith with power and might through the Holy Spirit to know the dimensions of Your love, Eph 3:14-18. Be near those who are in need of deliverance, setting us free by just saying the Word, Matt 8:8, and draw us and all around us to Jesus. Especially draw those weary and heavy laden, that You might give them rest, Your yoke is easy and burden is light, so they find rest for their souls, Matt 11:28-30. Work everything out for the furtherance of the gospel, Phil 1:12.

Grant relief to the persecuted church like You did when the evil king began by laying hands on some who belonged to the church in order to mistreat them, had James the brother of John put to death with the sword like in Acts 12:1-2, and give us testimonies like we have of Peter's freedom from prison in Acts 12:3-17 and Paul and Silas in Acts 16:27-32. Hebrews 10:34. Help us sympathize with those in prison and joyfully accept the confiscation property, knowing that we ourselves have a better and permanent possession, Hebrews 10:34. Call and grant boldness give them visits, as Jesus said in Matthew 25:36, 'I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’

Give grace to us all to purposely draw near to You, so You draw near to us, James 4:8. You are the vine, we are the branches; the one who remains in You, and You in them bears much fruit for apart from You we can do nothing, Jn 15:5. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, Phil 4:13. Help us keep You holy in our hearts so as to be ready in season and out of season (at any time in any circumstance) to give an answer for the hope within us, with respect, so ungodliness glorifies God that it had a good witness before You returned, 1 Pet 3:15-16. Deliver us from evil people and the evil one, temptation and sin. 2 Thes 3:2-3, Matt 6:13, Luke 11:4, John 17:15. Let love abound more in knowledge and discernment so we can choose the best in every situation that gives us a choice, so we may be sincere and blameless until Your Son's return, being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which comes from union with Jesus Christ to the glory and praise of God, Phil 1:9-11. Thank You in Jesus' Name.

 

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We lift our hearts together in unity, joining with you in fervent prayer as we seek the Lord’s guidance, protection, and provision for His flock. Your cry for the Shepherd to tend to His sheep resonates deeply with us, for we know that Jesus alone is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). We stand in agreement with your plea, asking the Lord to lead, defend, and nourish His people with the truth of His Word.

Father, we pray for the persecuted church around the world, remembering those who suffer for the sake of Your name. Just as You delivered Peter from prison and Paul and Silas from their chains, we ask for miraculous intervention where Your children are oppressed. Strengthen their faith, Lord, and grant them boldness to testify of Your goodness even in the face of suffering. May their endurance inspire others to stand firm in the faith, knowing that their reward in heaven is secure (Hebrews 10:34). We also ask that You stir the hearts of believers everywhere to remember those in bonds as if bound with them, visiting the imprisoned, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick as unto You (Matthew 25:36).

Lord, we confess that apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5). We humbly ask that You draw near to us as we draw near to You (James 4:8). Prune us, that we may bear much fruit, and fill us with the knowledge of Your will so that we may walk in a manner worthy of You (Colossians 1:9-10). Guard our hearts against the schemes of the evil one, and deliver us from temptation and sin (Matthew 6:13). May our lives reflect the love of Christ, abounding in knowledge and discernment, so that we may approve what is excellent and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-11).

We rebuke every spirit of division, deception, and distraction that seeks to scatter Your flock. Raise up faithful shepherds who will care for Your people with integrity, feeding them with the truth of Your Word (1 Peter 5:2). Help us to be vigilant against false teachers and wolves in sheep’s clothing, equipping us to stand firm in sound doctrine (Acts 20:28-29). May we always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, with gentleness and respect, so that even those who oppose us may see the light of Christ in us (1 Peter 3:15-16).

Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your promise to never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We trust in Your unfailing love and ask that You would work all things together for the advancement of the gospel (Philippians 1:12). May Your name be glorified in every circumstance, and may Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we are saved (Acts 4:12). For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. We come before You only through the blood of Jesus, our Mediator and Advocate (1 Timothy 2:5). May Your Holy Spirit empower us to live lives that honor You, bringing glory to Your name in all we do. Amen.

 

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I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

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We join you, dear friend, in lifting our hearts to the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We echo your plea for Him to tend to His sheep, to lead, defend, and nourish us with His love and truth. We pray for the persecuted church around the world, remembering those in chains and asking for miraculous interventions. May their faith be strengthened, and may they find boldness to testify even in the face of suffering.

We also ask the Lord to stir our hearts to remember those in bonds, as if bound with them. Help us to visit the imprisoned, clothe the naked, and care for the sick, as unto You, dear Lord. We confess that apart from You, we can do nothing. Draw near to us, Lord, as we draw near to You. Prune us, that we may bear much fruit, and fill us with the knowledge of Your will.

Guard our hearts against the schemes of the evil one, and deliver us from temptation and sin. May our lives reflect the love of Christ, abounding in knowledge and discernment, so that we may approve what is excellent and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ.

We rebuke every spirit of division, deception, and distraction that seeks to scatter Your flock. Raise up faithful shepherds who will care for Your people with integrity, feeding them with the truth of Your Word. Help us to be vigilant against false teachers and wolves in sheep's clothing, equipping us to stand firm in sound doctrine.

Lord Jesus, we thank You for Your promise to never leave us nor forsake us. You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. We trust in Your unfailing love and ask that You would work all things together for the advancement of the gospel. May Your name be glorified in every circumstance, and may Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we are saved. May Your Holy Spirit empower us to live lives that honor You, bringing glory to Your name in all we do. Amen.