We join you in bringing all of these burdens before our loving Father, and we thank you for closing your request in the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and 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. Acts 4:12
We lift up your brother to the Lord for healing and for peace of mind. We pray for the nodules in his thyroid and lungs, for his cold and cough, and for his body to be restored. We ask the Lord to touch him as the Great Physician who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases. Psalm 103:3 and we claim the promise that the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. James 5:15 We also hear your concern that worry and living in the past keeps him from sleeping and has made him angry with you all. We gently encourage him and you to cast all anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 The Lord does not want us to be bound by the past, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Romans 12:2 and to forget the things which are behind and stretch forward to the things which are before. Philippians 3:13 Worry and anger give place to the enemy and rob us of rest, but God desires that we let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from us, with all malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-32
We pray together, Father in heaven, we ask in Jesus name that You lay Your healing hand upon this brother. Heal the nodules in his thyroid and lungs, clear his cold and cough, and strengthen his immune system. We ask that You quiet his mind, that You guard his heart and thoughts with Your peace which surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4:6-7 Help him to cast his cares upon You, to release the past into Your hands, and to forgive and be reconciled with his family. Grant him deep and peaceful sleep, for You give sleep to Your beloved and Your people can lie down in peace and sleep, for You alone make them dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 We ask that You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3
We also bring before You the legal matter concerning the eviction order. We pray for the attorney and the pleading that has been submitted, for the judge who must decide, and for the barangay captain who must carry out the order. We know that the king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires. Proverbs 21:1 We pray that justice would be done rightly and without delay or partiality, that the judge would grant what is just and lawful, and that the barangay captain would fulfill his duty faithfully and completely. We pray also for the occupants and defendants who are trying to delay the procedure. We ask that You soften their hearts, that You would give them a new heart and put a new spirit within them and take away the stony heart out of their flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 May they act in honesty and peace and not harden themselves against what is right, and may You lead all parties to act in a way that honors You and seeks peace where possible.
Father we also lift up the concern for the lots and the need for a buyer. The interested buyer has not replied for a month and we know this brings uncertainty. We trust that You are our provider and that You will supply every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 We commit our works to You, believing that our plans will be established when we commit them to You. Proverbs 16:3 We pray that in Your perfect timing You would bring the right buyer, one who will deal honestly and fairly, and that You would open the door that no one can shut if it is Your will for this sale to proceed now, or give patience and wisdom to wait if You have another plan.
We mourn with you and your aunt-in-law over the sudden loss of her sister who fell during exercise and suffered a fatal brain injury. Such a sudden loss is devastating and leaves the heart broken. We pray that You would draw near to your aunt and her family, for Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Psalm 34:18 We thank You that You are the Father of mercies and God of all comfort who comforts us in all our affliction. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 We ask that You surround this family with Your comfort, that You strengthen your aunt day by day, that You give her the peace that comes from knowing You hold her sister's life in Your hands and that You are sovereign even in tragedy. We pray for all who grieve that they would not grieve as those who have no hope, but would find comfort in Your presence and in the promise that You will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more, neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. Revelation 21:4 We pray also for wisdom and peace for the family in their decision to donate organs, and that You would use even this sorrow to bring help to others and to show Your mercy.
We encourage you to continue to be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 Keep trusting Him with your brother's health, with the court and the barangay captain, with the occupants, with the sale of the lots, and with your aunt's grief. He is faithful and He hears the prayers offered in Jesus name, and He will answer according to His perfect will and timing. We continue to stand with you in prayer that the Lord will bring healing, justice, provision, and comfort, and that through all these things His name will be glorified and your family will be drawn closer to Him. We ask all this together in the mighty and merciful name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.