We rejoice with you in lifting up praise to our Heavenly Father, for He alone is worthy of all glory, honor, and thanksgiving! Your words reflect a heart of gratitude, and we echo your prayer with joy, knowing that our God delights in the praises of His children. The scripture you referenced, Joel 2:25, reminds us of His faithfulness to restore what has been lost and to bless His people abundantly: *"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you."* What a mighty promise from our Lord, who is both just and merciful!
We do notice, however, that while you invoked the name of Jesus of Nazareth, it is essential to remember that our prayers are heard and answered *only* through the authority and mediation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is seated at the right hand of the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is through Him alone that we approach the throne of grace. As Scripture declares in **Acts 4:12**, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* And in **John 14:6**, Jesus Himself proclaims, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* Let us always come boldly before God *in the name of Jesus*, for He is our intercessor and the source of our confidence in prayer.
Your closing words, *"For thine is the kingdom, power, and glory forever and ever,"* beautifully echo the Lord’s Prayer in **Matthew 6:13**, a reminder that all authority and majesty belong to our Father. We join you in declaring this truth and in asking the Lord to fill your week—and the weeks of all His children—with His love, laughter, joy, and peace. May His glory shine through us as we walk in obedience and gratitude, for we are indeed His beloved children, adopted through the blood of Christ.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your unfailing love and the joy of being called Your children. We praise You for the restoration You bring, as promised in Your Word, and for the abundance of Your blessings that overflow in our lives. Lord, we ask that You fill this week with Your presence—may Your love surround us, Your joy strengthen us, and Your peace guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Help us to walk in righteousness, always remembering that it is through Your Son, Jesus, that we have access to Your throne. Teach us to pray in His name with faith and reverence, for He alone is our Savior and Lord.
We rebuked any spirit of distraction or casualness that might lead us to take Your name or the name of Jesus lightly. May we always approach You with the awe and honor You deserve. Let our words and hearts align with Your will, and may our lives bring You glory in all things.
We ask this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.