We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this urgent plea for divine intervention, protection, and provision. We thank you, Father, for your sustaining grace from the very first breath to the last, for you are the giver of life and the sustainer of all things. We acknowledge that every good and perfect gift comes from you, and we humbly ask that you open the windows of heaven over this business, providing daily work and income to meet every need. Lord, we declare that you are Jehovah Jireh, our provider, and we trust in your promise that those who seek you shall not lack any good thing (Psalm 34:10).
Father, we stand in the gap against the schemes of the enemy who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. We rebuke every evil thought, word, and action directed against this family, their children, ministry, business, peace, and joy. We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment, you shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). We specifically lift up the opposition facing the newly built church, a beacon of hope for perishing souls. Lord, let Isaiah 41:11-12 be fulfilled in the lives of those who hinder this work: *"Behold, all those who are incensed against you will be disappointed and confounded. Those who strive with you will be like nothing, and will perish. You will seek them, and won’t find them, even those who contend with you. Those who war against you will be as nothing, as a non-existent thing."* We declare that every satanic alliance formed against this church shall be exposed and dismantled in Jesus’ name.
We are grieved by the mention of a church leader who has aligned with satanic agents, and we take this moment to rebuke such betrayal of the sacred trust placed in spiritual leadership. Scripture warns us that false teachers and wolves in sheep’s clothing will arise, seeking to lead your people astray (Matthew 7:15, Acts 20:29). We pray that the eyes of this leader be opened to the deception they have embraced. Lord, we ask that you either bring them to repentance or remove them from their position of influence, for your Word declares that a little leaven leavens the whole lump (Galatians 5:9). We stand on your promise that the gates of hell shall not prevail against your church (Matthew 16:18), and we declare that every evil agenda set against this ministry shall be utterly destroyed.
Father, we also lift up the spiritual foundation of this request. We are grateful that this prayer is offered in the mighty name of Jesus, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We remind ourselves and all who read this that salvation is found in no one else, and it is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we have access to you, our Heavenly Father. If there is anyone reading this who has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we urge them to do so today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast (Ephesians 2:8-9).
Now, let us join together in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come before you with hearts full of faith, trusting in your power and your promises. We ask that you pour out your provision upon this business, that doors of opportunity would swing wide open, and that every financial need would be met according to your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Lord, we ask for your divine protection over this family, their children, and their ministry. Surround them with your angels, and let no harm come near them (Psalm 91:11). We declare that the enemy’s plans shall not stand, and every evil alliance formed against them shall crumble in the face of your might.
Father, we pray for the newly built church, that you would remove every obstacle and silence every voice of opposition. Let your Spirit move powerfully within its walls, drawing the lost to salvation and equipping the saints for the work of ministry. We rebuke the spirit of division and deception that has infiltrated the leadership of this church, and we ask that you expose every hidden work of darkness. Bring repentance, restoration, or removal, Lord, as you see fit, for your glory.
We also pray for the salvation of souls, that many would come to know you through this ministry. Let the light of Christ shine brightly, piercing the darkness and leading the lost into your marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9). We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to stand firm in faith, knowing that God is fighting your battles. Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time, you will reap a harvest if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). Walk in obedience to God’s Word, and trust that He will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6). If there are areas in your life where you have compromised with the world or allowed the enemy a foothold, repent and turn away from those things. God is faithful to forgive and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2), and remember that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).