We join you in thanking our Lord Jesus Christ for His help today and for the courage and strength He has given you at work. It is good to see your heart full of gratitude, for we know that every good gift comes from the Father and it is right to give thanks in all things. We give thanks with you for the friends and family who have prayed for you, for we know the effective prayer of the righteous accomplishes much.
We are encouraged that you have come in the name of Jesus Christ your Lord and Savior, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As it is written, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and 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. Your acknowledgment of Him is precious.
We also hear your request for peaceful sleep and for help with your work, your projects and proposals and invoices. The Lord cares about both our rest and our labor. For your rest we are reminded of His promise, I will both lay me down and sleep in peace, for you, Yahweh, alone make me live in safety. Psalm 4:8 and It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for he gives sleep to his loved ones. Psalm 127:2. We know that anxiety can bring restless nights and troubling dreams, but God promises His peace when we bring our requests to Him. In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7. We also thank God with you for the beautiful blue violet and for the support you have felt through it, whatever form that encouragement has taken, we thank Him for every small blessing that reminds us of His care and beauty in creation.
For your work, we pray that God will give you clarity, diligence and wisdom to do all things well and on time, as unto Him. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23 and Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3. He who has given you strength for today will give you strength for tomorrow.
We pray together with you now.
Father in heaven, we thank You in the name of Jesus Christ for Your faithfulness today. Thank You for giving our friend courage and strength at work, for hearing prayers and for surrounding him with friends who pray. We thank You for Your provision and for the beauty You place in our lives to encourage us. Lord, we ask You to grant him a deep and peaceful night of sleep, free from fear and nightmares, guarded by Your peace. Let him lie down and sleep in safety under Your watchful care, and wake refreshed in the morning with a clear mind. Give him wisdom and focus to complete his projects and proposals and invoices correctly and on time, and let his work bring honor to You. Help him to continue in thanksgiving and trust, knowing that You supply all that we need according to Your riches in Christ Jesus. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to cast all your cares on Him, to give thanks each evening before you sleep, and to commit each task to the Lord as you begin your work. He is faithful and will continue to uphold you.