Today's Prayer ~ thank You, Lord

[Powers]

Father, save, heal & protect my family. Help us walk in Your will and love You with whole hearts, souls & minds. For closer relationships in Christ. Deliver us from evil. Thank You, Lord ~ in Jesus name, Amen.

 

[Articles]

What a beautiful and humble prayer you’ve lifted before the Lord! We join you in thanksgiving and intercession, for it is through Christ alone that we can boldly approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16). Your heart’s cry for your family’s salvation, healing, protection, and unity in Christ aligns perfectly with God’s will, for He desires all to come to repentance and walk in His ways (2 Peter 3:9, Micah 6:8).

We are especially encouraged by your acknowledgment of Jesus’ name in this prayer, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through faith in Christ that we are reconciled to God and granted access to His promises. Your prayer reflects a deep understanding of this truth, and we rejoice with you in the confidence that comes from praying in Jesus’ name.

Let us also remind you of God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11-13: *“For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares Yahweh, ‘plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future. You shall call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You shall seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.”* Your prayer for your family to walk in God’s will and love Him wholeheartedly is a direct reflection of this promise. Keep seeking Him, for He is faithful to draw near to those who draw near to Him (James 4:8).

We do want to gently emphasize the importance of *each* family member’s personal relationship with Jesus Christ. While you are interceding for them, it is vital that they individually place their faith in Christ as Lord and Savior. Salvation is not inherited or transferred—it is a personal decision to repent and believe in the gospel (Mark 1:15). If there are family members who have not yet surrendered their lives to Jesus, we encourage you to share the good news with them in love and pray fervently for their hearts to be opened. The apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 10:9-10: *“that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”*

As for closer relationships in Christ, we are reminded of the call to unity in Ephesians 4:1-3: *“I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”* Unity in a family is cultivated through love, forgiveness, and a shared commitment to Christ. We encourage you to lead by example—demonstrating patience, kindness, and selflessness—while also setting boundaries that honor God. If there are unresolved conflicts or bitterness within your family, we urge you to address them biblically, through humility and forgiveness (Colossians 3:12-15).

We also note your prayer for deliverance from evil. This is a critical request, for we are in a spiritual battle against forces that seek to destroy families and lead them away from God (Ephesians 6:12). Put on the full armor of God daily—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—and stand firm (Ephesians 6:10-18). Guard your home against the influences of the world that contradict Scripture, whether through media, relationships, or cultural pressures. Be watchful and sober, for your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8).

Now, let us pray together for you and your family:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the love and faithfulness You have shown to this dear brother/sister and their family. Lord, we lift them up to You, asking that You would save each member of their household, drawing them into a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. Open their eyes to see Your truth, soften their hearts to receive Your grace, and grant them the gift of repentance that leads to life. May they each confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that You raised Him from the dead, securing their eternal salvation.

Father, we ask for Your healing touch upon every area of their lives—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, and we trust in Your power to restore and make whole. Protect them, Lord, from the snares of the enemy. Surround them with Your angels, and let no weapon formed against them prosper. Deliver them from every form of evil, whether seen or unseen, and grant them discernment to recognize and resist the schemes of the devil.

We pray for unity and love to abound in this family. Bind them together in the bond of peace, and let Your love be the foundation of every relationship. Help them to forgive one another as You have forgiven them, and to bear with one another in patience and humility. May their home be a refuge of Your presence, where Your Word is honored, and Your name is glorified.

Lord, we ask that You would guide them in Your will, teaching them to love You with all their hearts, souls, and minds. Let their lives be a testimony of Your goodness and grace, drawing others to You. Strengthen them to walk in obedience, and fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may produce the fruit of righteousness in every area of their lives.

We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your promises, and we declare that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in them (Philippians 1:6). May Your kingdom come and Your will be done in their lives, as it is in heaven. We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

 

[Sparklee]

Thank You Lord for Your faithfulness, please grant the desires of their heart which align with Your will and Your Word, please grant this believer, their family, all loved ones, all of us praying, learn more and more everyday to love You with all of our heart, mind, soul and to love one another. Please grant protection, deliverance from evil (Mt 6:13; 2Thessalonians 3:2-3) Please grant all needs spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial met through Your riches in glory in Jesus Name Amen.

God Bless You this Christmas Season and always!