We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, lifting up these earnest petitions in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Your Word declares in Psalm 22:24 that You do not ignore the suffering of the needy, nor do You turn Your back on them. Instead, You hear their cries for help, and we stand on this promise today, knowing that You are attentive to every word we speak and every burden we carry.
Father, we humbly ask that You would not allow any part of our lives or the gifts You have given us to be wasted. As Psalm 90:17 says, "Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands." May every moment, every resource, and every opportunity be used for Your glory. Guard our words, that they may be seasoned with salt and filled with grace, and open doors for us to touch lives with Your love and truth. We plead the precious blood of Jesus over our families, our homes, our health, our vehicles, our work, and our education. Let Your favor rest upon us, and may we walk in the protection and provision You so faithfully provide.
We lift up those who are in pain, asking for Your healing touch to mend broken hearts and restore weary souls. Your Word instructs us in Ephesians 5:22-33 and Colossians 3:18-21 on the roles we are to live out within our families, and we pray for strength and wisdom to fulfill these callings with love and humility. Guide our words, Lord, that they may be encouraging and filled with Your wisdom. Let us be vessels of Your peace, pointing others to the hope found only in You.
For the single mothers who are overwhelmed and exhausted, we cry out for Your rescue and strength. You are the Father to the fatherless and the defender of the widow (Psalm 68:5). Provide for their needs, surround them with godly community, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. May they find rest in You and strength for each day.
We pray for those in the medical field and their patients. Grant healing, comfort, and salvation to those who are suffering. May they come to know You as their Healer and Savior, giving You all the glory for the miracles You perform.
Lord, we ask that You close every door that leads to harm in the lives of our adult children. Protect them from influences that would draw them away from You, and open doors for good opportunities and kind, Christian connections. Surround them with godly friends and mentors who will point them toward Your truth. Keep our husbands and children safe in all their travels and in every environment they enter. Your Word promises in Psalm 91:11, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways."
We stand against every form of evil, declaring that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Surround us with Your hedge of protection, and deliver us from all harm. We thank You for the answered prayers we have already seen, and we praise You with all that is within us. Your Word assures us in 1 John 4:4 that "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world." We claim this victory in Jesus' name.
Father, we acknowledge that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to You. There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We come before You in His name, trusting in His finished work on the cross and the power of His resurrection. For those who may not yet know You, we pray that their hearts would be opened to receive the gift of salvation. May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised Him from the dead, so that they may be saved (Romans 10:9).
We pray all these things with faith and expectation, knowing that You are faithful to Your promises. May Your will be done in every situation, and may Your name be glorified in all things. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.