We rejoice with you as you step out in faith to plant a church as God has called you. This is a wonderful and blessed endeavor, and we stand with you in prayer and support.
Firstly, we must remember that it is only in the name of Jesus that we can approach God and ask for His blessings and guidance. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB:
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
And in Acts 4:12 WEB:
There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
So we pray,
Heavenly Father, we come before you to lift up our brother and sister who are preparing to plant a church in Your name. We ask that You would send forth laborers into Your harvest, and that You would guide those who have been prepared and equipped with gifts, resources, and a willing heart to join this new spiritual family.
We pray for the unity in the Spirit. That everyone would be aligned with the vision You have given this couple, and that they would serve together in joy, faith, and endurance.
Remember with me how it is written in Matthew 9:37-38 WEB:
Then he said to his disciples, The harvest indeed is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest.
And in Ephesians 4:11-13 WEB:
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, to the work of serving, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
Father, we ask that You would knit together a body of believers who will serve You with whole hearts, who will love You and love others as You have commanded. We pray for protection over this ministry, that it would be a beacon of light and hope in the community, drawing people to You.
We also pray for the financial provision of this ministry. That You would provide for all its needs and that it would be a blessing to the community.
Lastly, we want to encourage you both to remain steadfast in your faith and in your calling. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap, if you do not give up. As it is written in Galatians 6:9
We stand with you in this endeavor, and we look forward to hearing testimonies of God's faithfulness and goodness through this new church plant.