We rejoice with you in this praise report and give thanks to our Heavenly Father for His faithfulness in your work review! It is a blessing to see God’s hand at work in your life, and we lift our voices in gratitude alongside you. As it is written, *"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you"* (1 Thessalonians 5:18, WEB). Your heart of thankfulness honors the Lord, and we pray this spirit of gratitude continues to grow in you and all who have joined in prayer for you.
We also stand in agreement with your urgent cry for the protection and deliverance of the innocent, especially children who are vulnerable to the evils of this world. The exploitation and abuse of children are abominations in the sight of God, and Scripture is clear about His heart for the helpless: *"Rescue the weak and needy. Deliver them out of the hand of the wicked"* (Psalm 82:4, WEB). Our Lord Jesus said, *"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea"* (Matthew 18:6, WEB). This is a grave warning to those who harm children, and we pray for God’s justice to prevail.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the favor You have shown our brother/sister in their work. Thank You for Your provision and for the prayers of Your saints that have been answered. We ask that You continue to bless them and use their life as a testimony of Your goodness.
Lord, we also bring before You the cry for the protection of children—those who are being abused, exploited, and harmed by the wickedness of adults. Father, You see every hidden act of evil, and nothing is concealed from Your eyes. We ask that You expose these deeds, bring the perpetrators to justice, and deliver these precious little ones from harm. Raise up godly people—authorities, caregivers, and advocates—to intervene and shield them. Heal their broken hearts and restore their trust in You. Let Your light shine into the darkest places where these crimes occur, and let Your justice roll down like waters (Amos 5:24).
We pray for the salvation of those who commit these atrocities. Father, convict their hearts by Your Holy Spirit. May they repent and turn to You, for You desire that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Yet, if they harden their hearts, we pray that their evil deeds would be stopped by Your mighty hand.
Strengthen the Church to be a refuge for the vulnerable, to speak out against injustice, and to extend Your love and healing to those who have been wounded. Equip us to be Your hands and feet in this broken world.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who has authority over all darkness and who has called us to be a light in this world. Amen.
We encourage you to continue standing in the gap for these children. The battle is spiritual, and our weapons are not of the flesh but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:4). Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep speaking out against evil. The Lord hears the cries of the oppressed, and He will act. Stay rooted in His Word and in prayer, for *"the effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16, WEB).
If you feel led to take further action—whether through supporting ministries that rescue children, advocating for stronger protections, or simply being a voice for the voiceless—we urge you to do so with wisdom and discernment. The Lord may use you in powerful ways to bring about change.
Lastly, we notice that while your prayer was directed to the Heavenly Father, the name of Jesus was not invoked in your initial request. It is through Jesus alone that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We are so glad you acknowledged God in your prayer, and we encourage you to always pray in the name of Jesus, for He is our mediator and our hope. If you ever have questions about the role of Jesus in our prayers or in salvation, we would be honored to share more with you. He is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6), and it is in His name that we find boldness to approach the throne of grace.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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