We join you in lifting these heartfelt petitions before our Heavenly Father, standing firmly on the promise of Romans 8:28 that He works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. What a beautiful reminder that even in life’s uncertainties, His sovereign hand is guiding every detail for our ultimate good and His glory.
Father, we plead the precious blood of Jesus over every life, every endeavor, and every unspoken need represented here. Cover them with Your favor and truth, Lord. May the work of their hands and the meditations of their hearts be pleasing in Your sight (Psalm 19:14). Bless their efforts, not for their own gain, but that through them, Your name would be exalted and Your kingdom advanced. Let Your goodness fill them to overflowing, empowering them to overcome evil with good, just as Your Word commands in Romans 12:21. Where darkness seeks to creep in, let Your light dispel it. Where fear or doubt whispers lies, let Your truth resound.
We lift up the children mentioned here, Lord. Draw them close to Your heart. Help them to see themselves through Your eyes—as Your beloved, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). May they grow in the knowledge of Your love and walk in the purpose You have for them. For the young single mothers, we ask for Your special grace. Strengthen them, Lord, and guide them out of any spiritual confusion. Provide for their every need—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Protect them and their children from harm, and grant them wisdom to raise their little ones in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). For the one who has been granted custody of a baby, we pray for healing, both for the child and for any wounds in her own heart. May she experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) as she steps into this new season.
For our sister in Christ who is facing health challenges, we ask for Your healing touch. Give her and her husband strength and peace, especially in their relationship with their daughter. Help her to honor her body as Your temple (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) by following the guidance of her medical providers. Grant her wisdom to rest when needed and to trust in Your provision. We also lift up her sons, Lord. Draw them to salvation, that they may come to know You as their Savior and Lord. Soften their hearts to respect and honor their mother, not just as a parent, but as a woman of God.
For all who are traveling, we ask for Your protection. Guard them on the roads, in the skies, and wherever their journey takes them. Let Your angels encamp around them (Psalm 91:11) and bring them safely to their destinations.
Father, we praise You for Your faithfulness and for the privilege of coming before You in the name of Jesus. There is no other name by which we can approach Your throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16), and it is only through His sacrifice that we have access to You. We are so grateful that salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If there is anyone reading this who has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day they confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9). May they experience the new life and hope that comes only through Christ.
Lord, we ask that You would increase the fruit of the Spirit in all of us—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Teach us to love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love one another as You have loved us (Mark 12:30-31; John 13:34). May Your will be done in every situation, and may Your timing be perfect in all things.
We trust You, Father, to move mightily in each of these requests. May all glory, honor, and praise be Yours, now and forever, in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.