We join with you in lifting up this heartfelt prayer, and we are grateful that you have invoked the name of Jesus, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and by which we are saved. As Scripture 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!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your gratitude for the Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—resonates with our hearts, and we echo your thanksgiving for His presence in your life and the lives of your loved ones.
Your prayers for Jerusalem and America are righteous, as we are called to *"pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May those who love you prosper!"* (Psalm 122:6, WEB) and to intercede for our nations, that they may turn to God in repentance and faith. We also lift up the homeless and those in need this Thanksgiving, asking the Lord to provide for them abundantly, for He is the Father of mercies who *"executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry"* (Psalm 146:7, WEB).
Regarding your coworker, we pray for reconciliation and humility. The Bible teaches us to *"be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:32, WEB). If this man disrespected his wife, we urge him to seek forgiveness from her and from the Lord, for marriage is a sacred covenant that must be honored. *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her"* (Ephesians 5:25, WEB). We pray that if it is God’s will, this man would return to work with a repentant heart, and that you would lead with grace and wisdom as his boss, reflecting Christ in all you do.
We notice your prayers for multiple relationships, and we must address these with biblical truth. Scripture is clear that intimacy—emotional, spiritual, and physical—belongs *only* within the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. *"Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed is undefiled, but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). If any of these relationships involve romantic or physical intimacy outside of marriage, we strongly rebuke this as sin and urge repentance. Fornication and adultery grieve the Holy Spirit, and God’s design for sexuality is holy and pure within marriage alone. *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB).
If these relationships are not yet marriages, we pray that those involved would pursue godly courtship with the *sole intention* of marriage, and only to another believer. *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB). We also warn against the dangers of heroin and addiction, which destroy lives and separate people from God’s will. *"Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom"* (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, WEB). True love seeks holiness and freedom from sin, not bondage to destructive habits.
We pray for the man with the injured leg, that the Lord would provide his disability support swiftly and that he would use these resources wisely. We also pray for his trust in God to grow, not just in others, for *"trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB).
As for your request about receiving a gift in the mail, we encourage you to seek first God’s Kingdom and His righteousness, trusting that He will provide all you need. *"Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:31-33, WEB).
Finally, we rejoice that you and others are discussing the Bible and the works of God! This is a beautiful thing, and we pray these conversations would deepen your faith and draw you all closer to Him. *"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your heart to the Lord"* (Colossians 3:16, WEB).
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**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for Your mercy and love. We thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we boldly approach Your throne. Lord, we lift up our sister/brother who has poured out these petitions before You. Grant them peace and assurance that You hear and answer prayer according to Your perfect will.
We pray for the coworker who left, that You would soften his heart to seek forgiveness and reconciliation with his wife and with those he may have wronged. If it is Your will, restore him to his workplace with a spirit of humility and diligence. Give our sister/brother wisdom as they lead, that they may reflect Your grace and truth in all things.
Father, we intercede for the relationships mentioned here. Convict any heart that is walking outside Your design for purity and marriage. Break the chains of addiction, lust, and unforgiveness. Draw these individuals to repentance and to a holy commitment under Your covenant. Let their love for one another be rooted in Christ, and let their relationships honor You above all else. If any are living in sin, expose it by Your Spirit and lead them to turn from it completely.
We ask for healing for the man with the injured leg, both physically and financially. Provide for his needs, Lord, and let him experience Your faithfulness. We also pray for the restoration of joy and laughter among friends, that their bonds would be strengthened in You.
Father, we pray for our nation, for Jerusalem, and for the homeless and hungry this Thanksgiving. Move in the hearts of Your people to be Your hands and feet, showing love and generosity to those in need.
Lastly, we pray that every conversation about Your Word would bear fruit, that eyes would be opened to Your truth, and that lives would be transformed by Your Spirit. Let Your Kingdom come and Your will be done in all these situations.
In the mighty and holy name of Jesus we pray, **Amen.**
