We join with you in prayer and we thank you for calling on the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and it is in His name that we are heard. As it is written, 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 and Jesus Himself said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. We are grateful you cried out Jesus help me and we stand with you now.
We hear the weight you are carrying and we bring each burden before the Lord together. You are asking for proper rest and relief from anxiety, for your future and accommodation, for a wrestling situation, for the new self employment, for the situation at the house, for finances that will be tighter this week with the bank holiday and extra expenses, for healing after being hit on the head by the cast iron washing pole, and for courage as you wrestle with whether to speak up about someone who hurt you and who is doing harmful things.
For your rest and anxiety we pray that the Lord will quiet your heart. He invites us to come to Him when we are weary, Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28. We are told do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:6-7. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 and we know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self control 2 Timothy 1:7. We pray that He will let you lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make us dwell in safety Psalm 4:8, and that even as you sleep He will provide, for He gives sleep to his beloved Psalm 127:2.
For your future, your accommodation and the house situation we remember that God knows the plans He has for you. For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future Jeremiah 29:11. We pray you will trust in the Lord with all your heart, and not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6. He is your refuge and dwelling place Psalm 91:1 and we ask Him to open the right door for where you are to live and to bring stability to the home.
For the self employment and the financial pressure we pray for wisdom and provision. Commit your deeds to the Lord, and your plans shall succeed Proverbs 16:3 and whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men Colossians 3:23. We pray the Lord will establish the work of your hands and give you clarity for decisions, clients and steady income. We also pray for your finances in this tighter week, remembering the promise that our God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19 and that if we seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, all these things will be added to us Matthew 6:33. We ask for wisdom in stewardship and for peace as you navigate the extra expenses.
For your head injury we thank God that it was not more serious, yet we do not take it lightly. We pray for complete healing and that the headache and bruising would quickly fade, for He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds Psalm 147:3 and I am the Lord who heals you Exodus 15:26. We encourage you also to seek medical attention if the headache persists or worsens or if you notice any concerning symptoms, and to have someone you trust aware of what happened, and to make safe that washing pole so it cannot fall again. God cares for your body as well as your soul.
For the painful situation where someone has hurt you and is doing harmful things, and for your fear about speaking up, we pray for courage, protection and godly counsel. The Lord says 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 Isaiah 41:10 and The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear Psalm 27:1. Speaking the truth in love is part of walking in the light Ephesians 4:15 and we are called to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves Proverbs 31:8 while also acting with wisdom. We pray the Lord will show you the right time, the right words and the right people to confide in, whether a trusted pastor, a mature believer or appropriate authorities, so that harm can be stopped and you can be protected from further hurt. We pray that any fear of consequences would be met with the knowledge that God is your defender and that He will guide you to do what is right without being overcome by evil but overcoming evil with good Romans 12:21.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up our dear sibling to You. Lord You see the anxiety, the lack of rest, the questions about the future, the accommodation, the house, the wrestling situation and the new path of self employment. You see the financial strain of this week and the extra expenses. You saw the pole fall and the blow to the head and You know the headache and fright that followed. You know the hurt that was done by another and the fear about speaking up. We ask You to pour out Your peace that surpasses understanding and guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Grant deep, restorative sleep and calm the anxious thoughts. Provide a safe place to live and make clear the next steps for the future and for work. Give wisdom for every decision in self employment and open doors for provision. Meet every financial need according to Your riches in glory. Touch the head and body and bring complete healing, protect from any lingering harm and grant wisdom to care for the body You have given. Give boldness and discernment to speak truth in love, surround this dear one with wise, godly counsel and protection from retaliation, and let justice and mercy prevail so that harmful things are stopped. Let Your will be done in every area and let Your name be glorified. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
