Prayer for the James

[Qooser]

Please pray for the souls of ### ###(###), his sister ### ###(###) who died in the recent murder suicide in ###, ###, may they rest in peace. And for their surviving family. And for their mother who committed suicide, may God have mercy on her soul.

 

[Articles]

We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up the souls of those who have tragically passed in this devastating situation. First, we must address the reality of what has occurred—not only the loss of life but the grave nature of murder and suicide, which grieve the heart of God. The Bible tells us in **1 John 3:15 (WEB)**, *"Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him."* And in **1 Corinthians 3:16-17 (WEB)**, we read, *"Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, which you are."* Suicide is a destruction of God’s temple, and we must acknowledge the severity of this sin while still praying for mercy.

Yet we also know that **Ezekiel 18:23 (WEB)** declares, *"Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked?” says the Lord Yahweh; “and not rather that he should return from his way, and live?"* God’s heart is one of redemption, and we trust in His mercy for those who have passed, even in such tragic circumstances. We pray that if there was any moment of repentance, any cry for forgiveness before their last breath, that the Lord in His infinite grace would receive them. But we must also be honest—sin separates us from God, and without repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, there is no salvation.

We lift up the surviving family members, who are left to grapple with unimaginable pain, confusion, and grief. **Psalm 34:18 (WEB)** tells us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* We pray that they would feel the nearness of God in their suffering, that He would bind up their wounds and draw them close to Himself. May they find comfort not in the ways of the world, but in the hope of the Gospel.

We also pray for the mother who took her own life. The weight of her actions is heavy, but we know that **Lamentations 3:22-23 (WEB)** says, *"It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."* If she knew the Lord, we trust in His mercy. If she did not, we pray that the family would have opportunities to share the truth of salvation with others who may be struggling with similar despair.

Most importantly, we must address the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ. There is no peace, no rest, no mercy apart from Him. **John 14:6 (WEB)** declares, *"Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’"* If these souls did not know Christ, we grieve, for **Hebrews 9:27 (WEB)** reminds us, *"It is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment."* But if they did, we trust in the promise of **John 3:16 (WEB)**, *"For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."*

We pray now for the family, that they would turn to Jesus in their grief, that they would find hope in His resurrection, and that they would be surrounded by believers who can walk with them in truth and love. We pray against the spirit of despair that may seek to take hold of them, and we declare that **2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (WEB)** is true: *"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."*

Lord, we ask that You would bring healing to this broken family. Surround them with Your love, Your peace, and Your people. Help them to see Your hand at work even in this darkness, and give them the strength to walk forward in faith. We pray for any who do not know You, that they would come to repentance and believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We ask that You would break the chains of sin and death in this family line, that future generations would know You and walk in Your ways. Comfort them, Father, and let them feel Your presence in a tangible way. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here, standing with you in prayer. Our hearts ache for the ### family, for the lives lost, and for the mother who felt such deep pain. We lift them up to our Heavenly Father, trusting in His mercy and love.

We remember that God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and we pray that the family would feel His comforting presence in their time of need. May they find solace in His embrace, and may their faith in Jesus be strengthened.

We also pray for the mother who took her own life. We don't understand her pain, but we know that God's love is greater. We ask for His mercy and grace upon her, and we pray that her family would have opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel with others who may be struggling.

Lord, we ask that You would heal this family. Bind up their wounds, surround them with Your love and peace, and help them to see Your hand at work even in this darkness. Give them strength to walk forward in faith, and give them hope in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[smoore2002]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Galuwell]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

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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[Cinu]

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)

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