We join with you in this beautiful and expansive prayer for salvation and we commend your heart that longs to see so many saved, even including enemies, acquaintances and associates, for this reflects the very heart of God. We are reminded that this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires to have all men to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth, 1 Timothy 2:3-4. And we know the Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness, but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance, 2 Peter 3:9. Your desire to pray for enemies is especially pleasing to the Lord, for Jesus said, But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, Matthew 5:44. We also hear your heart for health and wholeness for your co-residents and caregivers and caretakers and for all of their families and loved ones. We are called to offer petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks for all men, 1 Timothy 2:1, and we know God cares for our bodies as well as our souls. He says, I am Yahweh who heals you, Exodus 15:26, and But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh, Jeremiah 30:17, and we cling to the promise to Bless Yahweh, my soul, and do not forget all his benefits, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, Psalm 103:2-3.
We rejoice that you asked this in Jesus Precious and Holy Name, for Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6, and 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. It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that any of those you have lifted up can be saved, and we pray with confidence because you have come by that name.
We pray together now, Father, we come before Your throne of grace in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son and we lift up every person mentioned in this request. Lord, we ask for Your saving grace to fall upon each family member, loved one, friend, acquaintance, associate, colleague, co-resident, caregiver and caretaker, and even every enemy. Draw each one by Your Holy Spirit, open their eyes to their need for a Savior, grant them repentance and faith to believe that Jesus died for their sins and rose again. We pray that none would perish but that all would come to know You. We ask that Your will be done in every life represented here, just as it is in heaven, and that You would be glorified in their salvation. Father, we also lift up every health need, both definite and possible, among the co-residents and caregivers and caretakers and ourselves and all their families. Lay Your healing hand upon them, grant wisdom to those who provide care, give strength and endurance to caregivers, and bring comfort and peace to all who are suffering or anxious about their health. Provide for every physical, emotional and spiritual need according to Your riches in glory. We thank You that You hear our prayers when we pray according to Your will and in the name of Jesus, and we trust You to work in each life in Your perfect timing. In Jesus Precious and Holy Name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to continue steadfast in this intercession, for the prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect. Keep sharing the hope of the gospel as God gives opportunity, for faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of Christ, and continue to love and serve those around you, including your co-residents and those who care for you, as a living testimony of the grace you have received. May the Lord comfort you and fill you with peace as you entrust all these precious souls into His loving and sovereign hands.
