A Prayer For A Beloved
Dear Lord,
I come to you today with someone in particular on my heart.In fact, my heart floods and overflows with love and care and compassion for him/her.
When I think of all that he/she have been through already; and all that he/she is going through right now – Oh Lord! I want to take it all away and make it stop!
I plead with you, in Jesus’ name and power, to lead he/she safely out of this valley today. I ask you, as only you can, make the storms and the waves and winds cease and be still.
Should that not be your will at this time, Lord, I ask for your hand, your very presence to surround him/her, so that:
When her eyes flow with tears, wipe them away,
When he is afraid, calm his fears,
When she trembles, hold her hand
When he stumbles, catch him before he falls,
When she can’t see, shine a light on your path,
When his wounds won’t heal, touch him and make him whole
When she feels far away from you, let her know you are right there,
When he feels under attack, shelter him under your mighty wing,
When she has lost heart, let her heart beat again, flowing with your love,
When he feels useless, remind him of your purpose for him,
When she feels like she can’t take another step, swoop her up and carry her,
You see God, this person means so much to me. I treasure him/her. They have loved me and cared for me. I have seen reflections of you in them. There have been times where they lifted me. And so now I come to you, with this plea, with this prayer, that you move in their lives, at this very moment.
It grieves me to think of them suffering or struggling – so that I cry out to you on their behalf. I am hurting because they hurt; I am wounded because of their wounds; I am with them in their suffering. I will not be still, until they are still. I ache and yearn for them to have peace – your precious peace.
I thank you because I know you always listen to, and respond to, our prayers. You are a God of promises and faithfulness and I rejoice in that confidence and hope!
In the name of Jesus, I place this loved one in your care and hands today.
Amen!
Living Water 