We lift you up before the Father in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace. We are grateful you have brought these requests before us, and we join you in seeking God’s will in all these matters, trusting that He is faithful to hear and answer according to His perfect purpose.
First, we rejoice with you in the responsibility the Lord has entrusted to you as a leader in His church. The work of shepherding God’s people is a sacred calling, and we pray that the Lord would pour out His wisdom upon you as you seek to lead with integrity and humility. As it is written in James 1:5, *"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."* We ask that the Holy Spirit would guide your every decision, that your steps would be ordered by the Lord, and that you would lean not on your own understanding but acknowledge Him in all your ways (Proverbs 3:5-6). May the Lord grant you discernment to navigate every situation in the church with grace, truth, and a heart that reflects Christ’s love.
We also bring before the Lord the financial needs of the church. Jesus reminded us in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* We pray that the Lord would provide abundantly for every need, that He would open doors for resources, and that the body of Christ would rise up in generosity to support the work of the ministry. May the church be a beacon of light in ###, proclaiming the Gospel without hindrance. At the same time, we encourage you to trust in the Lord’s provision rather than placing confidence in human efforts or worldly strategies. He is Jehovah Jireh, the Lord who provides, and He will never fail you.
As you desire to remain in your position to serve the Lord, we pray that He would establish the work of your hands. Psalm 90:17 declares, *"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 the Lord protect you from pride or self-reliance, and may your heart remain steadfast in serving Him with purity and devotion. If it is His will for you to continue in this role, we pray He would make it clear and sustain you. If He has other plans, we ask that He would prepare your heart to follow His leading without resistance.
We stand in agreement for the protection of the church in every season. The enemy seeks to divide and destroy, but we declare that no weapon formed against the church shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). May the Lord guard the congregation from false teaching, division, and spiritual attack. We pray for unity among the believers, that they would be knit together in love and purpose, standing firm in the faith.
Regarding your personal needs, we lift up the construction of your home to the Lord. We pray that He would provide the finances supernaturally, that there would be no lack, and that the project would be completed without delay or complication. We also ask that the Lord would keep your heart free from anxiety, reminding you that He is your provider in all things. As Jesus taught in Matthew 6:25-26, *"Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don’t sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."*
We earnestly pray for your son and his wife, that the Lord would open their womb and grant them the blessing of a child. ### of waiting can feel long and heavy, but we remind you of the story of Abraham and Sarah, who received their promise in God’s perfect timing. We declare that the Lord would remember them, that He would remove any obstacle—physical or spiritual—and that they would conceive and bear a child to His glory. We also pray for their faith to remain strong, that they would trust in the Lord’s sovereignty even in this season of waiting.
For your daughter, we pray that the Lord would open the door for a government job, that He would grant her favor in the eyes of those in authority, and that she would walk in diligence and excellence. More importantly, we pray that she would seek first a godly spouse, a man who fears the Lord and walks in His ways. Marriage is a sacred covenant before God, and we ask that the Lord would prepare her heart to wait for His best, not settling for anything less than His perfect will. We rebuke any temptation to pursue relationships outside of God’s design, and we pray that she would be rooted in Christ, finding her identity and fulfillment in Him alone.
We also bring your health and that of your wife before the Lord. By the stripes of Jesus, you are healed (1 Peter 2:24), and we declare that every skin problem would be eradicated in His name. We pray for complete restoration, that the Lord would touch your bodies and make you whole. May you both walk in divine health, giving glory to God for His healing power.
Lastly, we come against every spirit of jealousy that has risen against you. Jealousy is a tool of the enemy to bring division and strife, but we declare that the Lord would silence every accuser and vindicate you. We pray that those who seek to harm you would either repent or be rendered powerless, that their schemes would be exposed, and that the Lord would surround you with favor as with a shield (Psalm 5:12). May you walk in humility, knowing that promotion comes from the Lord alone, and may any bitterness or unforgiveness in your own heart be uprooted by His grace.
Brother, we also want to gently remind you of the power of praying in the name of Jesus. In John 14:13-14, Jesus said, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* And in Acts 4:12, we are told, *"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 only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that our prayers are heard. We encourage you to always approach the throne of grace in the name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can be saved or by which our requests are made known to God.
Finally, we leave you with this promise from Philippians 4:19: *"My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."* Rest in this truth, and may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. We will continue to lift you up in prayer, trusting that the Lord will move mightily in each of these areas. To Him be all the glory, honor, and praise, forever and ever. Amen.