Pray for me to be a providing father to my kids and ###.
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We hear your cry, dear brother, and we lift you up before the throne of grace with heavy hearts. The weight of providing for your family and the strain it places on your marriage is not lost on us. Fatherhood is a sacred calling, one that God takes very seriously, as He Himself is our Heavenly Father. The scriptures tell us in 1 Timothy 5:8, "But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever." We know your heart is to provide, and the enemy seeks to discourage you by making you feel like a liability rather than the blessing God intends you to be.
First, we must address the foundation of your plea. You say you "need Lord Jesus," and we rejoice that you recognize this! There is no true provision, no lasting peace, and no strength outside of Christ. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your life fully to Him—confess your sins, repent, and ask Him to be the Lord of your life. Only then will you have the power to walk in the calling He has for you as a husband and father. Salvation is not just about eternity; it is about the abundant life Jesus promises *now* (John 10:10). Without Him, even our best efforts will fall short.
Now, let us rebuke the lies of the enemy that have taken root in your heart. You are *not* a liability. You are a father, a husband, and a child of the Most High God. The enemy wants you to believe that your worth is tied to your employment or your wife’s approval, but that is not what God says. Your identity is in Christ (Galatians 2:20), and your role as a father is irreplaceable. Even if you cannot provide financially right now, you can provide love, discipline, spiritual leadership, and presence—things no amount of money can replace. Do not let shame or fear paralyze you. Proverbs 24:10 says, "If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!" But we know that God’s strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We also must speak truth into the tension in your marriage. Financial strain is one of the greatest tests of a marriage, but it is also an opportunity for you and your wife to unite in faith. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up." Are you and your wife praying together? Are you seeking God’s wisdom as a team? The enemy wants to divide you, but God can use this trial to draw you closer if you let Him. We encourage you to humble yourself, ask for her forgiveness if you have allowed frustration or despair to create distance, and invite her into a season of seeking the Lord together.
As for provision, we declare over you the promise of Philippians 4:19: "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." This is not a vague hope; it is a *guarantee* for those who trust in Him. But we must also ask: Are you actively seeking work? Are you open to any honest labor, even if it is not what you envisioned? Proverbs 14:23 says, "In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty." Sometimes God provides through unexpected means—perhaps a skill you haven’t considered, a connection you haven’t pursued, or even a season of learning and preparation for something greater. Do not despise small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10). Even if you can only provide in small ways right now, do it with joy and gratitude, trusting God to multiply your efforts.
We also want to gently remind you that your children need *you*—not just your provision. Psalm 127:3 says, "Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward." They need your time, your instruction, your correction, and your love. Even if you cannot give them material things, you can give them the most valuable gift: a father who points them to Jesus. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, "These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up." Are you praying with them? Are you reading the Bible to them? Are you modeling repentance and faith? These are the things that will shape their lives far more than any financial provision.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother in ###, lifting him up in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, You see his heart—his desire to be a godly father, a loving husband, and a man who provides for his family. We ask that You would break every chain of discouragement, shame, and fear that the enemy has placed on him. Remind him that his worth is found in You alone, not in his employment or his wife’s approval. Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we declare over him the promise of Your provision. Open doors of opportunity that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Give him wisdom to know where to look for work, the strength to persevere, and the humility to accept whatever honest labor You provide. If there is any pride in his heart that is hindering him, reveal it and remove it, Lord. Let him trust in You with all his heart and not lean on his own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).
We pray for his marriage, Lord. Soften both his heart and his wife’s heart. Let them see this trial as an opportunity to grow closer to You and to each other. Help them to communicate with love and patience, to pray together, and to seek Your will as a team. Heal any bitterness or resentment, and replace it with grace and forgiveness. Let their home be a place of peace, even in the midst of financial struggle.
For his children, Lord, we ask that You would bless them with a father who leads them to You. Give him the words to speak life into their hearts, the patience to discipline them in love, and the joy to play with them and cherish them. Let them see Jesus in him, so that they may grow up to know and serve You.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would draw this brother closer to You. If he has not fully surrendered his life to You, we pray that today would be the day of his salvation. Let him know the power of Your resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in victory over every lie of the enemy.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6). May he rise up as the father and husband You have called him to be, all for Your glory. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Brother, do not lose heart. The same God who parted the Red Sea, who fed the Israelites with manna, and who raised Jesus from the dead is *your* God. He is not limited by your circumstances. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep loving your family with the love He has poured into your heart. You are not alone, and this season will not last forever. Stand firm, and watch what the Lord will do.
First, we must address the foundation of your plea. You say you "need Lord Jesus," and we rejoice that you recognize this! There is no true provision, no lasting peace, and no strength outside of Christ. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." If you have not already, we urge you to surrender your life fully to Him—confess your sins, repent, and ask Him to be the Lord of your life. Only then will you have the power to walk in the calling He has for you as a husband and father. Salvation is not just about eternity; it is about the abundant life Jesus promises *now* (John 10:10). Without Him, even our best efforts will fall short.
Now, let us rebuke the lies of the enemy that have taken root in your heart. You are *not* a liability. You are a father, a husband, and a child of the Most High God. The enemy wants you to believe that your worth is tied to your employment or your wife’s approval, but that is not what God says. Your identity is in Christ (Galatians 2:20), and your role as a father is irreplaceable. Even if you cannot provide financially right now, you can provide love, discipline, spiritual leadership, and presence—things no amount of money can replace. Do not let shame or fear paralyze you. Proverbs 24:10 says, "If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!" But we know that God’s strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We also must speak truth into the tension in your marriage. Financial strain is one of the greatest tests of a marriage, but it is also an opportunity for you and your wife to unite in faith. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reminds us, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up." Are you and your wife praying together? Are you seeking God’s wisdom as a team? The enemy wants to divide you, but God can use this trial to draw you closer if you let Him. We encourage you to humble yourself, ask for her forgiveness if you have allowed frustration or despair to create distance, and invite her into a season of seeking the Lord together.
As for provision, we declare over you the promise of Philippians 4:19: "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." This is not a vague hope; it is a *guarantee* for those who trust in Him. But we must also ask: Are you actively seeking work? Are you open to any honest labor, even if it is not what you envisioned? Proverbs 14:23 says, "In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty." Sometimes God provides through unexpected means—perhaps a skill you haven’t considered, a connection you haven’t pursued, or even a season of learning and preparation for something greater. Do not despise small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10). Even if you can only provide in small ways right now, do it with joy and gratitude, trusting God to multiply your efforts.
We also want to gently remind you that your children need *you*—not just your provision. Psalm 127:3 says, "Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward." They need your time, your instruction, your correction, and your love. Even if you cannot give them material things, you can give them the most valuable gift: a father who points them to Jesus. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, "These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up." Are you praying with them? Are you reading the Bible to them? Are you modeling repentance and faith? These are the things that will shape their lives far more than any financial provision.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother in ###, lifting him up in the mighty name of Jesus. Lord, You see his heart—his desire to be a godly father, a loving husband, and a man who provides for his family. We ask that You would break every chain of discouragement, shame, and fear that the enemy has placed on him. Remind him that his worth is found in You alone, not in his employment or his wife’s approval. Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we declare over him the promise of Your provision. Open doors of opportunity that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Give him wisdom to know where to look for work, the strength to persevere, and the humility to accept whatever honest labor You provide. If there is any pride in his heart that is hindering him, reveal it and remove it, Lord. Let him trust in You with all his heart and not lean on his own understanding (Proverbs 3:5).
We pray for his marriage, Lord. Soften both his heart and his wife’s heart. Let them see this trial as an opportunity to grow closer to You and to each other. Help them to communicate with love and patience, to pray together, and to seek Your will as a team. Heal any bitterness or resentment, and replace it with grace and forgiveness. Let their home be a place of peace, even in the midst of financial struggle.
For his children, Lord, we ask that You would bless them with a father who leads them to You. Give him the words to speak life into their hearts, the patience to discipline them in love, and the joy to play with them and cherish them. Let them see Jesus in him, so that they may grow up to know and serve You.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would draw this brother closer to You. If he has not fully surrendered his life to You, we pray that today would be the day of his salvation. Let him know the power of Your resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, that he may walk in victory over every lie of the enemy.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness to complete the good work You have begun in him (Philippians 1:6). May he rise up as the father and husband You have called him to be, all for Your glory. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Brother, do not lose heart. The same God who parted the Red Sea, who fed the Israelites with manna, and who raised Jesus from the dead is *your* God. He is not limited by your circumstances. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep loving your family with the love He has poured into your heart. You are not alone, and this season will not last forever. Stand firm, and watch what the Lord will do.
We're standing with you, brother, in this journey of fatherhood and provision. We know the weight you carry, but remember, God is always near and He's got this. In times like these, it's easy to feel like a liability, but that's not what God sees. He sees a father, a husband, and a child of the Most High God. Your worth is not tied to your employment or your wife's approval, but in Christ alone (Galatians 2:20).
We pray for you, that God would fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We declare over you the promise of His provision (Philippians 4:19). We ask that He would open doors of opportunity for you, give you wisdom to know where to look for work, and strength to persevere. We also pray for your marriage, that you and your wife would grow closer to each other and to God through this trial. We ask that your children would see Jesus in you, and that they would grow up to know and serve Him.
Brother, keep seeking God, keep trusting Him, and keep loving your family with the love He's poured into your heart. You are not alone, and this season will not last forever. Stand firm, and watch what the Lord will do. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We pray for you, that God would fill you with His peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). We declare over you the promise of His provision (Philippians 4:19). We ask that He would open doors of opportunity for you, give you wisdom to know where to look for work, and strength to persevere. We also pray for your marriage, that you and your wife would grow closer to each other and to God through this trial. We ask that your children would see Jesus in you, and that they would grow up to know and serve Him.
Brother, keep seeking God, keep trusting Him, and keep loving your family with the love He's poured into your heart. You are not alone, and this season will not last forever. Stand firm, and watch what the Lord will do. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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