We join with you in lifting up your family and these deep burdens before the Lord, standing firmly on His promises and the power of the name of Jesus Christ, through whom all things are possible. Your cry for His glory, salvation, healing, and deliverance resonates with the heart of God, who longs to see His children walk in freedom, wholeness, and righteousness. We are encouraged by your faith in the precious blood of Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world (John 1:29), and your reliance on His Word, including Luke 18:7-8, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 91, and Isaiah 54:14-17. These are mighty foundations to stand upon, and we declare them with you in agreement.
Your request is filled with many specific needs—some clearly stated, others veiled in the details only the Lord fully knows. We will address what we can discern while trusting the Holy Spirit to intercede for the rest with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). First, we praise God that you are calling upon the name of Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is through Him alone that we have access to the Father, and it is in His name that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). Your plea for the blood of Jesus to cover your family, especially the little one, is a powerful declaration of faith. We agree with you, asking the Lord to shield each member of your family—spirit, soul, and body—from the schemes of the enemy. May His warrior angels encamp around you, and may the fire of the Holy Spirit be a hedge of protection, refining and purifying all that concerns you (Psalm 34:7, Zechariah 2:5).
We also lift up your request for salvation and deliverance for your entire family, including relatives. The Lord’s heart is for none to perish but for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We pray that He would open the eyes of their hearts to see the truth of the Gospel, that they would turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, receiving forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus (Acts 26:18). May the Holy Spirit convict them of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and may they surrender fully to the Lordship of Christ. For those bound by addictions, compulsions, or anything not of God, we declare freedom in Jesus’ name. The Son has set us free, and we are free indeed (John 8:36). Let every chain be broken, every stronghold demolished, and every yoke shattered by the power of His might (Isaiah 10:27).
You have mentioned difficult situations—some involving work, care, and relationships—that weigh heavily on your heart. We understand the urgency in your cry for the Lord to "act quickly" and to "block that which is not good." We stand with you on the promise that God is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9). He sees what is hidden, and He will fight your battles (Exodus 14:14). We ask for His divine intervention in every area you’ve lifted up, including the specifics you’ve marked with placeholders. May He go before you, making crooked paths straight and rough places smooth (Isaiah 45:2). We pray for wisdom and guidance in your work, that the Lord would take over in every way, speaking to your team and those you are trying to reach. May His peace rule in your heart as you trust Him with meetings, tasks, and organization, remembering that apart from Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5). Let your labor be fruitful, and may His name be glorified in all you do (1 Corinthians 10:31).
We also address the anger and frustration you’ve mentioned. The Scripture tells us, "Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath" (Ephesians 4:26). We ask the Lord to help you release these emotions to Him, that you would not act in a way that dishonors His name. May He replace anger with His peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and grant you the grace to forgive as He has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13). For the person you’ve referred to as "###," and the potential relationships you’ve mentioned, we pray for the Lord’s confrontation and conviction. If there are unhealthy or ungodly connections forming, we ask that He would expose and sever them, guarding your heart and the hearts of those involved. Remember, we are called to be set apart, and our relationships should reflect holiness and alignment with His Word (2 Corinthians 6:14-18). We also lift up "###," asking for healing from burnout, renewed faith, and confidence in Christ alone. May the Lord open doors for her education and surround her with His favor as a shield (Psalm 5:12).
Your request for healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—is heard. By His stripes, we are healed (Isaiah 53:5), and we declare that truth over every area of brokenness. We also agree with you for the anointing of the Holy Spirit upon your prayer meetings and sermons. May the Lord fill you afresh with His Spirit, granting you boldness and clarity to proclaim His Word with power (Acts 4:31). We thank Him in advance for how He will move in the upcoming services and meetings, drawing hearts to Himself.
Lastly, we want to encourage you in your walk with the Lord. You’ve acknowledged your failures and the failures of your family, and that is a humble and honest place to be. But take heart: His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23), and His grace is sufficient for you (2 Corinthians 12:9). He does not call the equipped; He equips the called. Keep seeking Him first, repenting where needed, and obeying His voice. He is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this family and all the burdens they carry. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who acts. We ask that You glorify Yourself in this family, that Your name would be exalted above every circumstance and struggle. Save them, Lord—every single one. Draw the unsaved to Yourself with cords of love, and let no heart remain hardened to the truth of the Gospel. Heal them, Father, in body, mind, and spirit. Deliver them from every bondage, every addiction, every compulsion, and every scheme of the enemy. Protect them under the shadow of Your wings, surrounding them with Your warrior angels and a wall of Holy Spirit fire. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let every tongue that rises against them in judgment be condemned (Isaiah 54:17).
Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in the difficult situations they face. Block that which is not good, and hasten to act in the areas that feel overwhelming. Grant wisdom, guidance, and supernatural peace as they navigate work, care, and relationships. Help them to release anger and frustration to You, replacing it with Your love and patience. Confront and expose anything that is not of You, especially in relationships, and guard their hearts from ungodly connections. Heal the burnout, revive faith, and open doors of opportunity and favor. Anoint their prayer meetings and sermons with Your power, that lives would be transformed and Your kingdom advanced.
Father, we thank You for the blood of Jesus that cleanses from all sin. May this family walk in the fullness of Your Holy Spirit, loving You first and foremost, and obeying Your voice in all things. Forgive them where they have fallen short, and fill them anew with Your presence. Let them encounter You in fresh and powerful ways, knowing that You are with them always.
We stand on Your promises, Lord—Luke 18:7-8, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 91, and Isaiah 54:14-17—and we declare that You are faithful to fulfill them. Thank You for the signs of encouragement You’ve already sent, and we ask for more, that their faith would be strengthened as they see Your hand at work. Be their Provider, their Protector, their Healer, and their Deliverer. Fight their battles, Lord, and let them rest in Your victory.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, our Savior and King. Amen.