7 Prayers That Work

" The   Lord   is a refuge   for the oppressed,  a stronghold in times of trouble." (Psalm 9:9) Lord God, You see every man, woman, and child in Afghanistan. You see Christians persecuted for their faith. You see women subjugated for their gender. You see men terrified to oppose the Taliban. You see terrorists hungry for violence . You see a people trying to stay alive. You love them, and you are calling them to yourself. God, grant protection over your Afghani children. Bring them into a knowledge and acceptance of you. Protect them and assist them in finding safety. Bring repentance and salvation to those who do evil against their fellow-man. Convict us who are free to help those oppressed by evil forces and blinded by evil philosophies. May we never ignore the misfortunes of those who haven't yet believed in you. God, give us wisdom, compassion, and motivation to assist the people of Afghanistan. We call on your great power as we intercede for these terrified...

  Oh, Lord, Please give my friend courage and wisdom to stand in the midst of crisis. May ________ see true North-- You are guiding _______ toward the light of your purpose. You have a greater plan for ________ than anyone can see. Transfer your power because you are the Rock. Affirm your steadfastness because you are the God who is Present . Remind of your love because you are Jesus, Savior. Whisper encouragement because you are the Comforter. Infuse boldness because you are the Mighty God of vengeance and the Defender of our souls. Nothing is too hard for you. Nothing surprises you. Nothing changes your plan of love and salvation for us. May ________ feel your presence before, beside, behind, and with him/her because you are a God who protects us. Fight for us and win for us. It's what you do! Surround us. We are safe with you. In Jesus' Everlasting name, Amen. 2 Kings 6 :13-18 Then he sent horses and chariots and a strong force there. They went by night and surroun...

*(If you're a husband, switch all the him, he , and his to her, she, and her !) Dear Lord God Almighty, You've created my spouse with special care. You've fashioned his mind to process and his temperament to respond in the exact way You want it to. You've given him the ability to lead and follow, to be patient and impatient, to be confident and worried, to wait and to act. Your wisdom tells him what to do when. Protect him from discouraging influences, from critics, cynics, fools, and braggarts. Send Your angels to guard the mission You've designed for him and guard his heart from discouragement and disappointment. When he sees the enemy, may he give those souls over to You. May he love his enemies with Your love. Speak to him. Send whispers of hope shivering through his soul. Touch his memory and imagination with creativity that can only come from You. Make his heart feel light and happy, even while it carries a heavy weight. Only through ...