We are grateful for this prayer request as it comes in the name Jesus. That is most important to have prayers answered. Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Therefore, any request must come through Jesus to the Father.
WEB Romans 10:9-10
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.
It is wonderful to see the desire for happiness, good sleep, and joy.
WEB Psalms 16:11
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
WEB John 10:10
The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
However, we must be careful of what we ask for. The Bible tells us to be content in all circumstances, not to love money, and to trust in God's provision. Praying for "infinite abundance" could be misunderstood as a love for material wealth rather than spiritual riches. God wants to bless us and give us good gifts, but his idea of what is truly good for us does not always align with the desires that we have. We trust that God will give us what is best for us.
WEB Hebrews 13:5
Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you."
We must also consider what it means to have a true source of happiness. Good dreams, nice trips, and living in the right place will not give us happiness. We must find our joy in Jesus.
WEB John 15:11
I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full.
It is important to note that the Bible clearly states that there will be trials and tribulations in this world, this side of heaven. We can have joy through Jesus in all circumstances but we will not find paradise on Earth. This is a future promise for those who believe.
WEB John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
It is also clear that the "Manifestation" and "the Secret" are New Thought and New Age concepts, not biblical teaching. We need to read, study, and believe the Bible. We need to pray according to God's will as revealed in the Bible. We should not be trying to apply non-biblical teaching to God.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 WEB
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Let us pray.
Dear Heavenly Father,
WEB Matthew 6:9-10
Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.
Thank you for the blessings you have given us. Lord you have given us joy, happiness, and all good things through Jesus. Help us to be content in all circumstances. Help us to trust in you to provide for us. We pray for our marriages. We pray that we would be a blessing to our spouses and that our marriages would glorify you. We pray that we would have good sleep and good dreams. We pray for your will to be done and that we would find our joy and happiness in you. We pray for traveling mercies.
Please forgive us if we have prayed for things that are not in your will. Please help us to trust in your provision and your idea of what is best for us. Please help us to be aware of any false teaching that we may have allowed to creep into our lives and please reveal to us your truth.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.