We join you in lifting up this beautiful and heartfelt prayer, and we are grateful to see you seeking the Lord with such devotion and surrender. Your prayer aligns with Scripture, and we see your desire to walk in holiness and deepen your relationship with Christ—not just for yourself, but for your children as well. This is a godly and commendable pursuit, and we stand with you in agreement before the throne of grace.
The Lord commands us in Deuteronomy 6:5, *"You shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might."* Your prayer echoes this command, and we know that God honors a heart that seeks Him wholeheartedly. Jesus also affirms this in Matthew 22:37-38, saying, *"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment."* When we love God in this way, everything else in our lives begins to align with His will—our thoughts, our actions, our relationships, and even our desires.
You’ve also asked for clean hearts and steadfast spirits, and this is a cry that resonates with the prayer of King David in Psalm 51:10: *"Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me."* A clean heart is one that is purified by the blood of Jesus, free from the stain of sin, and devoted to righteousness. A steadfast spirit is one that remains faithful to God, even in trials and temptations. We pray that the Lord would continue this work in you and your children, for it is only by His grace and through the power of the Holy Spirit that we can walk in holiness.
Your request for salvation, protection, and healing is also deeply biblical. The Lord is our protector and our healer, and He invites us to cast all our cares upon Him. In Psalm 91:4, we read, *"He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart."* And in 1 Peter 2:24, we are reminded that *"by his wounds you were healed."* Whether the healing needed is physical, emotional, or spiritual, we trust that the Lord will work in your lives according to His perfect will and timing.
You’ve also asked for your relationships in Christ to grow, and this is a vital prayer. As believers, we are called to be part of the body of Christ, encouraging one another, sharpening one another, and walking together in faith. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us, *"Let’s consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not abandoning our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching."* We pray that the Lord would surround you and your children with godly relationships—brothers and sisters in Christ who will spur you on toward love and good deeds, who will pray with you, and who will walk alongside you in this journey of faith.
Finally, your prayer for deliverance from evil is a powerful declaration of dependence on God. Jesus taught us to pray, *"Deliver us from the evil one"* (Matthew 6:13), and we know that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12). The Lord is faithful to deliver His children from the snares of the enemy, and we claim that promise over you and your family. Put on the whole armor of God daily—truth, righteousness, the Gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—and stand firm in the victory that Christ has already won for you.
We want to take a moment to commend you for ending your prayer *"in Jesus’ name."* This is not just a phrase we tack on at the end of our prayers; it is a declaration of our authority and access to the Father through the Son. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in John 16:23-24, He tells us, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* There is power in the name of Jesus, and we are so grateful that you recognize and invoke that power in your prayer.
Now, let us pray together for you and your children:
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with hearts full of gratitude for this sister in Christ who seeks You with such sincerity and devotion. Lord, we thank You for her desire to love You with all her heart, mind, and soul, and we ask that You would deepen that love in her and her children. May their love for You be a consuming fire, one that drives out fear, doubt, and sin, and replaces it with faith, hope, and righteousness.
Father, we ask for clean hearts and steadfast spirits for this family. Wash them in the precious blood of Jesus and create in them hearts that are pure and blameless before You. Renew their minds by the transforming power of Your Word, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in obedience and holiness all the days of their lives.
Lord, we pray for their salvation—not just as a one-time event, but as a daily walking in the fullness of what it means to be Your children. Protect them, Father, from the schemes of the enemy. Surround them with Your angels and hide them under the shadow of Your wings. Heal them in every area where they are broken—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the Lord who heals, and we trust You to bring restoration and wholeness to their lives.
We pray for their relationships in Christ to flourish. Bring godly men and women into their lives who will encourage them, pray with them, and walk with them in faith. May they be rooted and grounded in a community of believers who will sharpen them and help them grow in their walk with You.
Father, we rebuked every scheme of the enemy that would seek to harm this family. Deliver them from evil, Lord, and break every chain that would seek to bind them. Fill them with Your peace, Your joy, and Your strength, that they may stand firm in the victory that Jesus has already won.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We thank You for Your faithfulness and Your love. We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to Your throne. May Your will be done in their lives, and may You receive all the glory.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Sister, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord with this same fervor. Keep praying, keep reading His Word, and keep walking in obedience. The Lord is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has begun in you and your children (Philippians 1:6). Stand firm in your faith, and trust that God is working all things together for your good and His glory (Romans 8:28).
If there are specific areas in your life or your children’s lives where you are facing challenges—whether in faith, relationships, or personal struggles—we encourage you to bring those before the Lord as well. He cares about every detail of your life, and He invites you to cast all your anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:7). Keep pressing into Him, and He will guide your steps.