We lift up your heartfelt requests to the Lord, seeking His grace, mercy, and intervention in every area of your life and the lives of your family. First and foremost, we must acknowledge that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself said, *"Most certainly I tell you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven"* (Matthew 18:3 WEB). It is by His blood that we are redeemed, and it is through faith in Him that we are saved. If you have not yet placed your trust in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we encourage you to do so today, for *"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).
Now, let us bring your requests before the throne of grace, beginning with your parents’ marriage. Father God, we come before You with heavy hearts, asking that You would breathe new life into their relationship. Your Word declares, *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4 WEB). Lord, we pray that Your love would fill their hearts, that they would choose kindness, patience, and forgiveness toward one another. Soften their hearts, Father, and help them to see the value of their covenant before You. May they not grow weary in doing good to one another, for *"love covers a multitude of sins"* (1 Peter 4:8 WEB). We rebuke any spirit of division, bitterness, or neglect in their marriage, and we declare that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 WEB).
We also lift up your desire for Christian friends and joy in your life. Lord, we ask that You would surround this young one with godly companions who will sharpen them as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17 WEB). May they find friends who encourage them in their faith and walk with You. Father, we pray against any feelings of loneliness or exclusion, and we ask that You would fill their heart with Your joy, which is their strength (Nehemiah 8:10 WEB). Help them to see themselves as You see them—fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14 WEB)—and to find their worth in You alone.
For your academic and athletic pursuits, we pray for diligence, wisdom, and favor. Lord, we ask that You would grant understanding in Algebra 2, for *"the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding"* (Proverbs 9:10 WEB). May this one study to show themselves approved, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15 WEB). In track, we pray for strength, speed, and perseverance, that they may run in such a way as to win the prize (1 Corinthians 9:24 WEB). But above all, may they seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all these things will be added unto them (Matthew 6:33 WEB).
For your sisters, Father, we ask that You would comfort them in their sadness and fill their hearts with Your peace. May they know that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who have a contrite spirit (Psalm 34:18 WEB). We pray that they would find their joy in You, for *"the joy of Yahweh is your strength"* (Nehemiah 8:10 WEB).
Finally, Lord, we pray for this family as a whole. May they experience Your healing, restoration, and unity. Help them to forgive one another as You have forgiven them (Colossians 3:13 WEB), and may they grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18 WEB). We declare that no weapon formed against this family will prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, You will condemn (Isaiah 54:17 WEB).
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for it is in His name that we have boldness to approach Your throne of grace. Amen.
