We have heard your request and we lift you up together before the Father in Jesus' name, asking for His healing, strengthening, and peace over your body and spirit.
We understand how discouraging it must be to serve faithfully as a teacher and yet find yourself sick so often, even in the hot season when others are well, and to carry the added weight of anxiety and spiritual opposition through coworkers and administration. We want to remind you that the Lord sees your labor and your struggle, and He is your healer and your protector. Scripture tells us who forgives all your sins; who heals all your diseases Psalm 103:3 and But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh Jeremiah 30:17. We also cling to the promise Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers 3 John 1:2. We pray for a stronger immune system for you, for complete and speedy recovery from this present sickness, and for sustained health in the months ahead so you can continue the good work He has given you to do. We also encourage you to be a good steward of the body God has given you, for your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which includes seeking wise medical counsel, getting rest when you are able, nourishing your body well, and trusting the Lord to work through those means as well as by His own hand.
We also hear your burden about spiritual attacks and anxiety, and that you feel those attacks are coming through people in your workplace. We want to gently remind you that our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world's rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places Ephesians 6:12. Therefore we are called to put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil Ephesians 6:11, and to Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you James 4:7. The Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Even when people oppose or mistreat us, we are called to respond as Christ taught, But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you Matthew 5:44, and If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men Romans 12:18. We encourage you to pray daily for your coworkers and administrators by name, asking God to bless them and to let His peace rule in that workplace.
For the anxiety you feel, we pray the Lord will replace it with His perfect peace. We are told 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, and to be casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7. Remember His tender promise 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.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and receive salvation and answered prayer. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6 and There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, and calling on His name, that we are saved and can come boldly to God in prayer. If you have not already, we encourage you to place your full trust in Him.
We pray together now, Father in heaven, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, thanking You that You are our healer and our refuge. We ask You to touch our dear fellow worker, to strengthen the immune system, to bring speedy recovery and lasting health, to restore energy and protect from further illness. We ask You to calm the anxious heart and fill it with Your peace that surpasses understanding. We ask You to guard against every spiritual attack, to place Your hedge of protection around this life, to give discernment and strength to stand firm in the armor of God, and to give grace to love and pray for coworkers and administrators even when there is tension. Uphold this teacher with Your righteous right hand, let Your joy and strength be renewed each day, and let Your will be done in the classroom and workplace for Your glory. We pray all these things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
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