We join you in lifting up this urgent matter before the Lord, standing in agreement with you for the spiritual growth, protection, and kingdom impact you seek. It is a beautiful thing to see a family devoted to walking in faith and being used for God’s glory, and we are honored to come alongside you in prayer.
Your request for increased faith and courage is one that aligns with Scripture, for we are called to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Jesus reminded His disciples that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains (Matthew 17:20), and we pray that your faith would be strengthened to trust God in all things, knowing that He is sovereign and His plans for you are good. Let us remember the words of Joshua 1:9, *"Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go."*
We also stand with you in praying for spiritual hedges of protection around your wife, daughter, and even your beloved pets, for our God is a God who cares for all His creation. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but we declare that no weapon formed against your family will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We pray that the blood of Jesus would cover your household, that angels would encamp around you (Psalm 34:7), and that the Lord would be a wall of fire around you (Zechariah 2:5). May you rest in the assurance that *"the one who is in you is greater than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4).
Your desire to be used as an instrument to plant and water seeds for the Gospel is a heart that reflects the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). We pray that the Lord would open doors for you to share His love and truth boldly, that He would give you divine appointments with those who are seeking Him, and that you would be filled with the Holy Spirit to speak with wisdom and grace (Colossians 4:3-6). Remember that it is God who causes the growth (1 Corinthians 3:7), so we ask that He would use you mightily for His kingdom, whether in small acts of kindness or powerful proclamations of His Word.
We also want to encourage you to continue covering your home in prayer, for a household that prays together stands strong against the schemes of the enemy. Lead your family in reading Scripture, worship, and intercession, for where two or three are gathered in His name, He is in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20). Teach your daughter to trust in the Lord and to walk in His ways, that she may grow up to be a woman of God who impacts her generation for Christ.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious family, lifting them up to You with hearts full of faith and expectation. Lord, we ask that You would increase their faith and courage, that they would trust You completely in every circumstance, knowing that You are faithful and true. Strengthen them to stand firm in the face of spiritual warfare, for You have already given them the victory through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We pray for a hedge of protection around this wife, daughter, and even their pets, Lord. Surround them with Your angels, cover them with the blood of Jesus, and let no evil come near their dwelling. Hide them under the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 91:4) and let them dwell in the secret place of the Most High (Psalm 91:1).
Father, we ask that You would use this family mightily for Your kingdom. Open doors for them to share the Gospel, to encourage the body of Christ, and to be a light in this dark world. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may speak Your truth with boldness and love. Let their lives be a testimony of Your goodness and grace, drawing others to You.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers and for Your faithfulness to answer according to Your perfect will. May this family continue to seek You first, to walk in obedience, and to rest in the assurance that You are working all things together for their good and Your glory.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We are grateful for your heart for the Lord and your family. Keep pressing into Him, for He is your strength and shield. May you continue to walk in the confidence that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). Stay rooted in His Word, stay united in prayer, and trust that He is faithful to fulfill every promise He has spoken over your lives.