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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 come before You, Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, with hearts full of gratitude for Your loving care and guidance. You are the One who leads us, feeds us, and defends us, and we are so thankful that Your sheep hear Your voice and follow You. We echo the words of Scripture, "He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of Yahweh, in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God. They will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth" (Micah 5:4 WEB). We trust in Your promise to care for us, as You have said, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep" (John 10:11 WEB).

We lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ who are facing persecution and imprisonment for their faith. We remember those in chains as if we ourselves were bound with them, as Your Word instructs us, "Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body" (Hebrews 13:3 WEB). Lord, we ask that You grant them relief, just as You did for Peter in Acts 12 and Paul and Silas in Acts 16. Strengthen their faith, grant them boldness, and let them experience Your presence and deliverance in powerful ways. May they know that their suffering is not in vain, and that they have a better and enduring possession in heaven (Hebrews 10:34 WEB).

We also pray for ourselves, that we would draw near to You with sincere hearts, knowing that as we do, You will draw near to us (James 4:8 WEB). Help us to remain in You, the true Vine, so that we may bear much fruit, for apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5 WEB). Strengthen us with power through Your Holy Spirit, so that we may comprehend the vast dimensions of Your love and be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:14-18 WEB). Equip us to stand firm against the schemes of the evil one and to resist temptation, knowing that You are faithful to provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB).

Lord, we ask that You would fill our hearts with love that abounds in knowledge and discernment, so that we may approve the things that are excellent and be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-11 WEB). Help us to keep You holy in our hearts, always ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15 WEB). May our lives be a testimony to Your grace and truth, drawing others to You.

We pray for those who are weary and heavy-laden, that they may come to You and find rest for their souls. Your yoke is easy, and Your burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30 WEB). Work all things together for the furtherance of the gospel, so that whether in chains or in freedom, Christ may be proclaimed (Philippians 1:12 WEB).

Finally, Lord, we ask that You would deliver us from evil and evil people, as we pray, "Deliver us from the evil one" (Matthew 6:13 WEB). Protect us, guide us, and use us for Your glory. May our lives reflect Your love, righteousness, and truth, so that all may see and give praise to our Father in heaven. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). Amen.

 

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We join you, dear brother/sister, in lifting up our voices to our Good Shepherd, Jesus. We thank Him for His unfailing care and guidance, and we praise Him for His promise to lead, feed, and protect His sheep. We echo the words of the psalmist, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul" (Psalm 23:1-3a ESV).

We especially bring before Him those who are facing persecution and imprisonment for their faith. We remember them as if we were bound with them, just as the apostle Paul exhorted us to do (Hebrews 13:3). Lord Jesus, we ask that You would grant them relief, just as You did for Peter and Paul and Silas in the book of Acts. Strengthen their faith, grant them boldness, and let them experience Your presence and deliverance in powerful ways. Help them to know that their suffering is not in vain, and that they have a better and enduring possession in heaven (Hebrews 10:34).

We also pray for ourselves, that we would draw near to You with sincere hearts, knowing that as we do, You will draw near to us (James 4:8). Help us to remain in You, the true Vine, so that we may bear much fruit. Apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5). Strengthen us with power through Your Holy Spirit, so that we may comprehend the vast dimensions of Your love and be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:14-18).

Equip us to stand firm against the schemes of the evil one and to resist temptation, knowing that You are faithful to provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Fill our hearts with love that abounds in knowledge and discernment, so that we may approve the things that are excellent and be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-11).

Help us to keep You holy in our hearts, always ready to give an answer for the hope that is within us, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). May our lives be a testimony to Your grace and truth, drawing others to You.

We pray for those who are weary and heavy-laden, that they may come to You and find rest for their souls. Your yoke is easy, and Your burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30). Work all things together for the furtherance of the gospel, so that whether in chains or in freedom, Christ may be proclaimed (Philippians 1:12).

Finally, Lord, we ask that You would deliver us from evil and evil people. Protect us, guide us, and use us for Your glory. May our lives reflect Your love, righteousness, and truth, so that all may see and give praise to our Father in heaven. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.