Dear Heavenly Father,
In the name of Jesus, we come before you with a prayer request on behalf of ###. We lift up our voices and hearts to intercede for various pressing concerns in our world today.
Firstly, we pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. We are deeply grieved by the staggering rise of persecution, with reports indicating that the number of persecuted Christians has reached unprecedented levels. Lord, we ask for your divine intervention and protection over these believers. Strengthen them in their faith, grant them courage, and provide them with comfort and peace amidst their trials. May your mighty hand be upon them, Lord Jesus.
We also lift up the nation of ### before you, Lord. We recognize the tense situation and the threats they face. We pray for peace and salvation for the people of ###. Fulfill your promises, Lord, and let your blessings flow upon ### and ###. May your divine plan unfold, aligning with the prophecies of your Word.
Father, we earnestly pray for the salvation of many around the world. We ask that you draw people to Jesus, that they may come to know and experience the saving grace found in Him. We specifically pray based on 1 Timothy 2:4, that you desire all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. Open hearts and minds to receive the Gospel, Lord.
Our hearts are heavy as we consider the plight of children around the world who suffer physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. We lift them up to you, Lord, and ask for your divine protection and intervention. We pray for an end to the works of darkness that harm and exploit children. Bring justice, healing, and restoration to these precious ones. We also pray against the occult invasion in the media, asking that you expose and dismantle the works of darkness. Grant us wisdom and discernment to navigate the influences around us.
Lord, we cry out for the protection, shelter, and supernatural provision for all people, especially children, women, the elderly, and the infirm. We acknowledge the toxins and dangers present in our world, and we ask for your divine intervention and guidance. Shield us from harm and lead us in paths of safety and health.
Our hearts are burdened for those on the brink of starvation, those suffering from poverty, sickness, natural disasters, and man-made disasters. We specifically lift up the children and adults in ###, ###, ###, and other countries facing dire circumstances. Lord, we ask for your provision, relief, and restoration in their lives. Extend your mercy and compassion to those in need, and mobilize your people to be agents of change and support.
Father, we pray for an awakening in the universal Church. Open our eyes to the lateness of the hour and the reality of your second coming. We ask for sound biblical teaching in churches, protection from falling away, and a deep hunger for your Word. May your Spirit move mightily within your Church, igniting a revival that spreads throughout the nations.
In conclusion, we bring all these prayer requests before you, knowing that you are a loving and compassionate God who hears our cries. We trust in your sovereignty and ask that your will be done in each situation. We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.
Scriptural Resources:
- Philippians 4:6-7
- Psalm 34:17-18
- Matthew 19:14
- Psalm 91:4
- James 1:5
- Matthew 25:35-40
- 2 Chronicles 7:14