We join with you in prayer, seeking God's will and intervention for the many needs and concerns you've shared.
Firstly, we pray for laborers in God's harvest, as Jesus taught, "The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore that the Lord of the harvest will send out laborers into his harvest" (Matthew 9:37-38 WEB). We ask God to raise up workers for His kingdom, filled with the Holy Spirit and passionate to share the good news of Jesus Christ, ###.
For those who persecute us and treat us spitefully, we pray as Jesus instructed, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you" (Matthew 5:44 WEB). We ask God to soften their hearts and turn them to repentance, that they may come to a saving knowledge of Him.
We intercede for our leaders, asking God to grant them wisdom and discernment as they guide and direct. "I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence" (1 Timothy 2:1-2 WEB).
We lift up our people, families, and the Church, seeking God's divine protection and provision. "But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one" (2 Thessalonians 3:3 WEB). We also pray ### for healing and unity within the Church, that we may stand together in faith and love.
For the many children suffering from cancer and other terminal illnesses, we cry out to God for healing miracles. "Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the assembly, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven" (James 5:14-15 WEB). We trust in God's power and goodness, knowing that He is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20 WEB).
Finally, we pray for faith and courage for the body of Christ, that we may stand firm in our beliefs and share the gospel boldly. "Now the just shall live by faith. But if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him" (Hebrews 10:38 WEB).
In all things, we pray according to God's will, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
As a reminder, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God the Father. There is no other name by which we can find salvation.
"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times" (1 Timothy 2:5-6 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!" (Acts 4:12 WEB).
If you or anyone else needs to be sure of your salvation, simply believe and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, repent of your sins, and you shall be saved. (Romans 10:9, WEB) (Acts 2:38, WEB).