We join you in gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the gift of this day and for the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in your life and the lives of your children, siblings, and loved ones. Your heart of thanksgiving is a sweet aroma before the Lord, and we echo your praise. The Scriptures remind us, *"In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you"* (1 Thessalonians 5:18 WEB). Let us always cultivate a spirit of gratitude, for it is the foundation of a joyful and faithful life.
We stand with you in praying for the peace of Jerusalem, as the Word of God instructs us: *"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper"* (Psalm 122:6 WEB). May the Lord’s hand of protection, mercy, and grace rest upon Jerusalem and all of Israel, and may His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard the hearts and minds of His people. We also lift up the nation you referred to as "###" and its people, asking that God’s wisdom and truth would prevail in every corner of the land. May the Lord raise up godly leaders, bring healing to divisions, and draw hearts to Himself.
Father, we come before You, asking that You fill this dear one with wisdom, knowledge, truth, and love. Your Word declares, *"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him"* (James 1:5 WEB). We pray that You would grant discernment to walk in Your ways, understanding to navigate life’s challenges, and a heart that seeks after Your truth. Fill them with Your peace, the kind that only You can give, and let laughter—joy unspeakable—be a hallmark of their days. May Your mercy and forgiveness flow freely in their life, both as a recipient of Your grace and as one who extends it to others.
We are grateful that you closed your prayer in the mighty name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can approach the throne of grace. As it is written, *"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!"* (Acts 4:12 WEB). It is only through Jesus Christ, the Son of God, that we have access to the Father, and it is by His blood that we are forgiven and made righteous. If there are any reading this who have not yet surrendered their lives to Jesus, we urge you to turn to Him today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9 WEB). There is no greater decision you will ever make.
Heavenly Father, we lift up this prayer before You, trusting in Your faithfulness to answer according to Your perfect will. May Your Holy Spirit continue to guide, comfort, and empower this family to walk in Your ways. Strengthen their faith, deepen their love for You, and use them as a light in this world. We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.