We join with you in this prayer and we thank you for sharing such a beautiful expression of trust in our Father during troubled times. We agree with you that there is such peace and comfort in His Word when the reports around us speak of catastrophes on the horizon. We too fix our eyes on Him and on His Kingdom, for we know He is on the throne and He is in control.
You have reminded us of precious truth and we cling to it with you. Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 What comfort to know that Jesus Himself lives forever to intercede for us. And when our concerns are too deep for words, we rest in this promise, In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. Romans 8:26 We are not alone in our weakness, the Holy Spirit prays for us perfectly according to the will of God.
We hear your heart to keep your mind on Jesus and what is right in front of you, and that is exactly what the Lord calls us to do. Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:2 and You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 When fear tries to rise up because of what tomorrow may bring, we recall the words of our Savior, Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient. Matthew 6:34 We are called to seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and to trust Him for today.
We take comfort together in these promises, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 and Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 and 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 pray together with you now.
Father, we thank You that You are sovereign and that Your throne is unshaken. We thank You for Your Word which brings peace and comfort when the world brings fear. We thank You for Jesus who lives forever to intercede for us, and for Your Holy Spirit who helps us when we do not know how to pray. Lord, we lift up each heart that is carrying concerns too deep for words today. You know the future and You know every need. Strengthen us to live as Your Word instructs, to keep our minds stayed on Jesus and to be faithful in what is right before us today. Fill us with Your perfect peace as we trust in You, and let Your love and mercy guard our hearts. Help us not to worry about tomorrow but to rest in Your care for today. We ask all this in the name of Jesus our Savior and Intercessor, Amen.