We join you in lifting up your family before our heavenly Father and we thank you for sharing these requests with us.
We pray together for your son and his work. We ask the Lord to establish the work of his hands and to give him favor and wisdom in all he does. We pray that God would surround him with good and godly relationships in the workplace and provide tasks that suit the gifts God has given him. As it is written, Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed in Proverbs 16:3, and Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men in Colossians 3:23. We ask that the Lord would guard him and keep him, for Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more in Psalm 121:7-8.
We also bring your grandchild before the Lord as this little one begins preschool. We pray for safety and for a deep sense of security and peace during this transition. We ask that God would calm any fear and help your grandchild to handle the change well, to find joy in learning and kindness from teachers and friends. Jesus said, Allow the little children to come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these in Matthew 19:14. We pray the promise of Isaiah 41:10 over this child, Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
We pray for good healing sleep for you all. We know that rest is a gift from God and we ask Him to quiet anxious thoughts at night and restore your bodies and minds. It is written, It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for he gives sleep to his loved ones in Psalm 127:2, and I will both lay me down and sleep in peace, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety in Psalm 4:8.
We also pray for healing in relationships within your family. We ask the Lord to bring reconciliation, forgiveness and unity where there has been hurt or distance. We pray that you would bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any, even as Christ forgave you, so you also do in Colossians 3:13, and that you would be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you in Ephesians 4:32.
We noticed that your request spoke of praying to God but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to gently and lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus himself said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me in 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 in Acts 4:12. It is by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, and confessing Him as Lord, that we are saved and our prayers are heard. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your trust fully in Jesus Christ, 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 in Romans 10:9.
So together we pray, Father in heaven, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ your Son. We lift up this family to you. Pour out your favor, blessing and protection upon the son in his job, guide his steps and let his work be fruitful for your glory. Place your hand of protection and peace upon the grandchild starting preschool, give comfort and confidence and let this be a season of healthy growth. Grant to this whole family deep, healing sleep and restore their strength night after night. Heal relationships by your grace, soften hearts, bring forgiveness and draw them closer to each other and to you. We ask all these things according to your will and in the precious name of Jesus, our Savior and mediator, amen.
