We thank you for sharing this update with us and we rejoice with you that God has sustained you with what you need until next week. We give thanks for His faithful provision and for the kindness of the two Christian men who provided the boots for you. Every good gift comes from the Father and we see His hand in that provision.
We hear how hard it is for you to walk each day to and from the city and how painful your legs are. We understand your concern about the boots wearing down and the added strain of the custom attelle brace on your left leg and left boot, and how difficult it is to put on and match with the boot. We pray for your body and for endurance for each step. The Lord knows your pain and your weariness. He gives power to the weak and to him who has no might he increases strength Isaiah 40:29. We cling to His promise fear not, for I am with you, do not 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. We pray for healing and sustaining grace, that He would touch your legs, ease the pain, help the brace to work effectively and preserve the boots you have been given.
We also understand the added burden of this night where you are. We hear your concern about Halloween and the feral young people being a real nuisance to everyone. We pray for your protection and for peace over your neighbourhood. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble Psalm 46:1. We pray that He will keep you from evil Psalm 121:7 and watch over your going out and your coming in. We ask that He would restrain trouble, quiet the streets, and give you a place of safety and rest even when those around you are restless.
We hear that you are tired and carrying many worries, some too serious and private to voice, and we respect that you have asked only for prayer and not for other channels. We honor that and we bring those unspoken burdens before the Lord together with you, for He knows them fully even when we do not speak them aloud. We take comfort that we can cast all our worries on him, because he cares for us 1 Peter 5:7. We encourage you with the word do not be anxious about anything, 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. When you are weary we remember the invitation of Jesus, Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest Matthew 11:28. We pray that even with the book you cannot put down and all that you have to do, you will find true rest in Him.
We pray also for your hopes for next week, for the paperwork to start building freelance work while supported, for provision for flyers and for the newspaper advert for a rental, and for your study fees and organising your study work. We have seen so far so good in your studies and we thank God for that and pray for continued progress. We ask God to open doors according to His will, to provide what you need for each step and to guide your hands in your work. Our God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19. We pray that His grace would be sufficient for you, for His power is made perfect in weakness 2 Corinthians 12:9.
We join together in prayer for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, through whom we have access to Your throne of grace. We thank You that You have sustained our dear brother or sister until next week and we ask You to continue to provide daily bread and all that is needed. We lift up these painful legs to You, ask for Your healing touch, for strength for each walk, for the brace to hold things where they should be and for the boots to be preserved far beyond what is expected. Lord, protect this night and in the days ahead, keep this one safe from nuisance and harm, let Your peace rest over the home and the streets. You know every unvoiced worry and serious situation, we place them into Your hands and ask for Your will to be done, for wisdom, for protection and for grace to endure. Provide for the freelance work, for the paperwork, for the cost of flyers and the rental advert, lead to the right rental in Your timing, and provide for study fees and study work. Give rest to the tired body and mind, guard the heart with Your peace, and help all progress to be for Your glory. We ask all this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus, amen.
