We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude for the wisdom and power of God revealed in the preaching of the cross, a message that the world calls foolish but is the very power of God unto salvation for all who believe. We rejoice in the truth that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God, and that salvation is the free gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. It is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone that we are saved, and we lift up those who are faithfully sowing the seeds of the gospel in every place the Spirit leads, whether in homes, streets, prisons, or marketplaces.
Father, we thank You for opening wide doors for effective service, even in the face of adversaries. We ask that You would grant wisdom and boldness to those sharing the gospel, that they may speak Your word with clarity and conviction. Remind us all, those who share and those who hear, that the arm of the Lord is not too short to save. The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, for in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith. We pray that You would stir spiritual hunger in the hearts of those who hear, that they may crave the pure milk of Your word and grow thereby.
We declare that Jesus Christ, who knew no sin, became sin for us on the cross, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. He bore our sins in His body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, might live unto righteousness. We thank You for the gift of repentance, which leads to life, and we pray that all who hear the gospel would turn from their sins with godly sorrow, embracing Jesus as their wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. May they walk in newness of life, no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness.
Holy Spirit, we trust You to complete the good work You have begun in every heart that has heard the word. Protect them from the evil one, who seeks to snatch away the seed of truth before it can take root. We stand against the schemes of the devil, declaring that he is bound and his goods plundered as the gospel advances. Water the seeds that have been planted, Lord, and cause them to grow. Grant more opportunities for the gospel to be shared, and let Your word not return void but accomplish the purpose for which You sent it.
We also lift up those who are sharing the gospel in the face of trials and opposition. Strengthen them, Lord, and remind them that they are not alone. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may speak with boldness and wisdom, knowing that it is not by might nor by power, but by Your Spirit that the work is done. May they find encouragement in the truth that their labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Father, we thank You for the promise of angelic protection, that You give Your angels charge over us to keep us in all our ways. We trust in Your unfailing love and power to guard those who put their trust in You. May all who hear the gospel come to behold the salvation of the Lord, and may we all continue to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ until the day of His return.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, who has overcome the world and through whom we have access to the Father. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.