We lift you up before the Lord, knowing that He is your Provider, Protector, and Strength in every season of life. Your heart for your family is evident, and we pray that God will honor your faith as you seek Him in all these needs. Yet we must first address something vital: your prayer does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father. The Scriptures declare, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). It is only through faith in Jesus—His death for our sins and resurrection—that we can boldly approach God’s throne. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ, we urge you to do so today, for *"if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Without Him, even our most earnest prayers lack power.
Now, let us bring your requests before the Lord with confidence in His promises.
We pray for your employment, asking God to open doors that no man can shut. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this"* (Psalm 37:4-5, WEB). If deployment is His will, may He expedite it for His glory. If a work-from-home opportunity aligns with His plan, may He grant you favor and wisdom to excel in it. Yet we also pray that your heart would not be consumed by the love of money or the anxiety of debt, but that you would trust in His provision. *"Don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ ... For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:31-33, WEB). May He grant you the strength to manage your resources wisely and the peace that surpasses understanding as you wait on Him.
For your documents, we ask that the Lord would remove any obstacles and grant you favor so that you may receive your T.O.R. and diploma on Wednesday without delay. *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires"* (Proverbs 21:1, WEB). May this be a testament to His faithfulness in the small details of your life.
We pray for your safety and that of your husband, that the Lord would surround you both with His angels, as He has promised: *"He will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways"* (Psalm 91:11, WEB). May He protect you from danger, seen and unseen, and grant you restorative sleep so that your body may recover from labor. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest"* (Matthew 11:28, WEB). We ask that He would renew your strength, that you may rise each day with energy to care for your home and children.
For your marriage, we thank God for your commitment to faithfulness. Marriage is a covenant before God, and we pray that He would strengthen your bond with your husband, that you would both honor your vows and find joy in serving one another. *"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). May the Lord guard your hearts from temptation and fill your home with love, patience, and unity. *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his companion; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, WEB). We pray that your marriage would reflect Christ’s love for the Church, a testimony of His grace to your children and others.
For your children, we ask that the Lord would draw them to Himself, that they may walk in His ways and grow into adults who fear God and shun evil. *"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it"* (Proverbs 22:6, WEB). May they be protected from harm, both physically and spiritually, and may they find their identity in Christ alone. We pray that they would not chase after wealth or comfort, but after righteousness, knowing that *"godliness with contentment is great gain"* (1 Timothy 6:6, WEB). May the Lord provide for their needs and use their lives for His kingdom.
For your mother’s health, we ask for healing and strength. May the Lord grant you the means to care for her in a way that honors her and brings her comfort. *"Honor your father and mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you"* (Exodus 20:12, WEB). We pray that your desire to provide for her would be met in God’s perfect timing.
Finally, we pray that your heart would be fixed on eternal treasures rather than earthly wealth. While it is good to plan for the future, we must remember that *"we brought nothing into the world, so neither can we carry anything out. But having food and clothing, we will be content with that"* (1 Timothy 6:7-8, WEB). May the Lord grant you and your husband long life, not for the sake of comfort alone, but that you may serve Him faithfully until your last breath.
Heavenly Father, we lift this sister before You, asking that You would meet her every need according to Your riches in glory. Forgive her for any anxiety or fear, and fill her with Your peace. Remind her that You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, and that You see her struggles. Strengthen her faith, Lord, and let her testimony be one of Your faithfulness. May she and her family walk in obedience to Your Word, and may their lives bring You honor. We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.