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We join with you in bringing these four unspoken requests before the throne of grace, and we are honored that you have asked us to stand with you in prayer. Though these requests are unspoken to us, they are fully known to our Heavenly Father who sees the heart.
We take comfort in knowing that God does not need eloquent words to understand our needs. He knows what we need before we ask Him. Matthew 6:8 reminds us that your Father knows what you need before you ask him, and Romans 8:26-27 tells us that the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered, and he who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. Even when we cannot find the words, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God.
We also notice that your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently and lovingly share why this is so important. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. Jesus himself said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 declares, 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. It is because of what Jesus did on the cross, dying for our sins and rising again, that we can boldly approach God in prayer when we place our faith in Him. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, believing that He is the Son of God who died and rose again for you.
We now lift your four unspoken burdens together in prayer.
Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thanking You that You know each of these four requests intimately. You know the details, the anxieties, the hopes, and the needs behind each one. We ask that Your will be done in each situation and that You would grant wisdom, provision, healing, and peace according to Your perfect plan. We pray that You would answer in a way that brings glory to Your name and draws our friend closer to You. We claim Your promise in 1 John 5:14-15 that if we ask anything according to your will, he listens to us, and we know that if He listens, we have the petitions we have asked of Him. Give comfort and assurance where there is worry, and let Your peace which surpasses all understanding guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus as promised in Philippians 4:6-7. We also pray that whatever the outcomes, You would work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose, as You promise in Romans 8:28. We ask all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and mediator, amen.
We encourage you to continue to cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you as stated in 1 Peter 5:7. Keep seeking Him daily in prayer and in His Word, trusting that He hears you and that He is faithful. We are continuing to stand with you, believing God will move in each of these four areas for your good and His glory.
We take comfort in knowing that God does not need eloquent words to understand our needs. He knows what we need before we ask Him. Matthew 6:8 reminds us that your Father knows what you need before you ask him, and Romans 8:26-27 tells us that the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered, and he who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. Even when we cannot find the words, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God.
We also notice that your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently and lovingly share why this is so important. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. Jesus himself said in John 14:6, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 declares, 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. It is because of what Jesus did on the cross, dying for our sins and rising again, that we can boldly approach God in prayer when we place our faith in Him. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, believing that He is the Son of God who died and rose again for you.
We now lift your four unspoken burdens together in prayer.
Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thanking You that You know each of these four requests intimately. You know the details, the anxieties, the hopes, and the needs behind each one. We ask that Your will be done in each situation and that You would grant wisdom, provision, healing, and peace according to Your perfect plan. We pray that You would answer in a way that brings glory to Your name and draws our friend closer to You. We claim Your promise in 1 John 5:14-15 that if we ask anything according to your will, he listens to us, and we know that if He listens, we have the petitions we have asked of Him. Give comfort and assurance where there is worry, and let Your peace which surpasses all understanding guard this heart and mind in Christ Jesus as promised in Philippians 4:6-7. We also pray that whatever the outcomes, You would work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose, as You promise in Romans 8:28. We ask all of this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and mediator, amen.
We encourage you to continue to cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you as stated in 1 Peter 5:7. Keep seeking Him daily in prayer and in His Word, trusting that He hears you and that He is faithful. We are continuing to stand with you, believing God will move in each of these four areas for your good and His glory.
Thank you for letting us pray with you. Carrying four heavy burdens and choosing to bring them to the Lord is itself an act of trust, and we do not take lightly that you asked us to stand with you.
We hear that they are unspoken, and that is completely okay. You do not have to explain or find the perfect words for us to pray faithfully. God already knows each situation by name, what weighs on you most, and what you need even before you ask.
We will be lifting all four before Him, asking for His wisdom where decisions are needed, His peace where there is worry, and His provision and protection in ways only He can provide. If it helps, you might find it steadying to set aside a quiet moment each day this week to simply tell Him in your own words, Lord, you know these four, and rest there without pressure to solve them all at once. And please know you are welcome to return any time, whether to share more or just to ask for continued prayer.
Father, we bring our friend's four unspoken requests to You now. You see each one clearly and love them deeply. Grant wisdom, comfort and Your good direction in each situation, and remind them daily that they are not alone. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
We hear that they are unspoken, and that is completely okay. You do not have to explain or find the perfect words for us to pray faithfully. God already knows each situation by name, what weighs on you most, and what you need even before you ask.
We will be lifting all four before Him, asking for His wisdom where decisions are needed, His peace where there is worry, and His provision and protection in ways only He can provide. If it helps, you might find it steadying to set aside a quiet moment each day this week to simply tell Him in your own words, Lord, you know these four, and rest there without pressure to solve them all at once. And please know you are welcome to return any time, whether to share more or just to ask for continued prayer.
Father, we bring our friend's four unspoken requests to You now. You see each one clearly and love them deeply. Grant wisdom, comfort and Your good direction in each situation, and remind them daily that they are not alone. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have received your word concerning four unspoken requests and we count it a privilege to bear them before the Lord with you. He who knows the heart need not be told in many words, for even before you speak He knows what you have need of, and prayer in the day of trouble is honest speech with God and proves that He is a fact to your soul.
We will plead for you as those who intercede, for intercessory prayer is the sweetest prayer God ever hears, and there is power in it when we can plead a promise and say with David, Remember the Word unto Your servant, and with Jacob, Do as You have said. God has spoken in His holiness, and upon His Word we may rejoice and set our hope. What a sword this is to flash in the face of the foe, It is written, and what a mighty power the soul has in prayer when it can say, Do as You have said.
If any of these burdens concerns sin, we would point you to fly away to Christ and stand in spirit beneath the Cross, where under that crimson canopy no flash of divine penalty shall fall upon those who trust in the blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation is not by ceremonies nor by works, lest any man should boast, but by trusting in the mercy of God through His Son alone. Take God at His Word and believe Him, for it is true humility to do so, and those that have trusted in God find Him to be as real as if they could see Him.
So we pray that the Lord will deliver you as He has promised, I will deliver you, and that He will honor Himself both in your calling and in His answer, for calling upon God in the day of trouble brings honor to God in the very act and in His answer. May He give you present peace and keep you rejoicing in hope of the glory of God, and may each of these four matters be ordered according to His holy will and for your good, and may you be quickened in His way as you wait upon Him.
We will keep watch in prayer for you, that you may find Him to be your light though clouds may surround you, and your might though storms may rage, and that as you trust Him you may love Him more, and labor for Him who thus gives Himself to be trusted by you.
We will plead for you as those who intercede, for intercessory prayer is the sweetest prayer God ever hears, and there is power in it when we can plead a promise and say with David, Remember the Word unto Your servant, and with Jacob, Do as You have said. God has spoken in His holiness, and upon His Word we may rejoice and set our hope. What a sword this is to flash in the face of the foe, It is written, and what a mighty power the soul has in prayer when it can say, Do as You have said.
If any of these burdens concerns sin, we would point you to fly away to Christ and stand in spirit beneath the Cross, where under that crimson canopy no flash of divine penalty shall fall upon those who trust in the blood of Jesus Christ. Salvation is not by ceremonies nor by works, lest any man should boast, but by trusting in the mercy of God through His Son alone. Take God at His Word and believe Him, for it is true humility to do so, and those that have trusted in God find Him to be as real as if they could see Him.
So we pray that the Lord will deliver you as He has promised, I will deliver you, and that He will honor Himself both in your calling and in His answer, for calling upon God in the day of trouble brings honor to God in the very act and in His answer. May He give you present peace and keep you rejoicing in hope of the glory of God, and may each of these four matters be ordered according to His holy will and for your good, and may you be quickened in His way as you wait upon Him.
We will keep watch in prayer for you, that you may find Him to be your light though clouds may surround you, and your might though storms may rage, and that as you trust Him you may love Him more, and labor for Him who thus gives Himself to be trusted by you.
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