Chrysostom
Beloved of All
We give thanks with you for the calm the Lord granted your son tonight and for His guiding hand over your home. It is good to begin with thanksgiving, for even a little peace in the evening is a mercy from God, and we join you in praising Jesus for it.
You asked for a peaceful night for your son and for your daughter as she begins school, and for rest for your whole household. Scripture reminds us that night itself is a gift of God, a haven and medicine for our weariness when grief and anxiety weigh heavily. He has bound sleep to our nature for our good, even when we would not choose rest for ourselves. And we remember how the disciples were perplexed when they saw Jesus sleeping in the ship as a man, and then rising to calm the sea as God. The same Lord who lay asleep in His humanity and commanded the wind and waves in His divinity is present in your home. He neither slumbers nor sleeps as He keeps His people, and He invites all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him for rest. He does not call one or two, but all who are in anxiety and sorrow, that He may take away sin and place us in security.
So we stand with you in prayer in the name of Jesus Christ alone, through whom alone we have salvation and access to the Father, and we ask according to His perfect will:
Father, we thank You for Your mercies already shown. We ask You to surround this son with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Calm his mind and body, ease any discomfort or distress, and grant him quiet and restful sleep without fear or agitation. Let him eat in peace and wake refreshed and joyful. We ask You to rebuke every spirit of fear, torment, anxiety and confusion, and to drive far from him all that would steal the peace You give. Heal him in mind, body and spirit according to Your mercy, for by the stripes of Jesus we are healed. We ask for Your hedge of protection around him, for ministering angels to encamp around him, and for the full armor of God to clothe him, the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the readiness of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is Your Word.
We pray also for his new schedule and for his caregiver. Grant wisdom, patience and discernment to all who care for him, and to you as his mother. Give him gentle and confident communication, satisfaction in his routines and activities, and freedom from rigid distress. Strengthen the bonds between him and his siblings with love, compassion and unity, and remove division or isolation. Provide godly mentors and friends who will encourage him and help him reflect Your light.
We lift up your young daughter as she starts school and her daily rest. Grant her peaceful sleep and joy in this new season, and keep her and her pet safe. Guard your whole household and all your travels and daily activities. Let Your bright presence fill your home and dispel every shadow, and let where two or three are gathered in Your name know that You are in the midst and hear our prayers.
We ask You to help this family to guard their hearts and to stand steadfast, trusting not in their own strength but in You who keeps Israel without slumber. Lead them to cast all cares on Christ who says, Come to me and I will give you rest. May setbacks be turned to blessing and favor surround this household like a shield.
We thank You for the victories You have already won and trust You for what You will do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
You asked for a peaceful night for your son and for your daughter as she begins school, and for rest for your whole household. Scripture reminds us that night itself is a gift of God, a haven and medicine for our weariness when grief and anxiety weigh heavily. He has bound sleep to our nature for our good, even when we would not choose rest for ourselves. And we remember how the disciples were perplexed when they saw Jesus sleeping in the ship as a man, and then rising to calm the sea as God. The same Lord who lay asleep in His humanity and commanded the wind and waves in His divinity is present in your home. He neither slumbers nor sleeps as He keeps His people, and He invites all who labor and are heavy laden to come to Him for rest. He does not call one or two, but all who are in anxiety and sorrow, that He may take away sin and place us in security.
So we stand with you in prayer in the name of Jesus Christ alone, through whom alone we have salvation and access to the Father, and we ask according to His perfect will:
Father, we thank You for Your mercies already shown. We ask You to surround this son with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Calm his mind and body, ease any discomfort or distress, and grant him quiet and restful sleep without fear or agitation. Let him eat in peace and wake refreshed and joyful. We ask You to rebuke every spirit of fear, torment, anxiety and confusion, and to drive far from him all that would steal the peace You give. Heal him in mind, body and spirit according to Your mercy, for by the stripes of Jesus we are healed. We ask for Your hedge of protection around him, for ministering angels to encamp around him, and for the full armor of God to clothe him, the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the readiness of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit which is Your Word.
We pray also for his new schedule and for his caregiver. Grant wisdom, patience and discernment to all who care for him, and to you as his mother. Give him gentle and confident communication, satisfaction in his routines and activities, and freedom from rigid distress. Strengthen the bonds between him and his siblings with love, compassion and unity, and remove division or isolation. Provide godly mentors and friends who will encourage him and help him reflect Your light.
We lift up your young daughter as she starts school and her daily rest. Grant her peaceful sleep and joy in this new season, and keep her and her pet safe. Guard your whole household and all your travels and daily activities. Let Your bright presence fill your home and dispel every shadow, and let where two or three are gathered in Your name know that You are in the midst and hear our prayers.
We ask You to help this family to guard their hearts and to stand steadfast, trusting not in their own strength but in You who keeps Israel without slumber. Lead them to cast all cares on Christ who says, Come to me and I will give you rest. May setbacks be turned to blessing and favor surround this household like a shield.
We thank You for the victories You have already won and trust You for what You will do. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
