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For the Blessing of Siblings

Loving Father,
One of the many blessings you bring us through our families is the gift of siblings. Thank you for brothers and sisters, for the tight bonds between them, and for having someone to share the experiences of childhood and being raised together. Though we aren’t always aware of it, siblings are often looking out for us and even defending us. Younger siblings can learn from and imitate the best of older siblings, and having younger siblings can help foster a nurturing and protective spirit in older brothers and sisters. Even though there is bickering and fighting at times, those provide valuable learning opportunities to work through repentance, reconciliation, and forgiveness. As siblings establish families of their own, nephews and nieces introduce the privilege of being uncles and aunts. Brothers and sisters can also share the responsibility of caring for aging parents. Bless siblings with healthy relationships, fond memories, and special joys throughout their lives.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Who Are Dating

Loving Lord,
Guide and direct men who are dating in hopes of establishing a relationship that they pray may eventually result in marriage. Lead them to marvel at how remarkably wonderful women are and to appreciate our unique differences. Compel them to always treat women with respect, looking out for their best interests while protecting and serving them, however necessary. Guard their hearts and keep them from allowing themselves to succumb to lust and any sexual temptation, so that they honor both women and their own bodies. Grant them joy and fulfillment in the pursuit of learning more about the interests, goals, and dreams of those they’re dating. Favor them with a shared love for you and the blessings of growing in their faith. Help them see the ways that dating provides them with the opportunity to display Christ-like, sacrificial love, and equip them to show it.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Enrich Prayer Lives Within Marriages

Gracious Father,
When a man and a woman are joined together in marriage, the two become one. This unity, this oneness, is expressed in many different ways between a husband and his wife. One area in which any marriage can grow in expressing that unity is prayer. Strengthen the prayer lives of husbands and wives, not just individually, but together as well. When husbands and wives pray together, and their prayers are directed by your Word, they are brought closer to each other and to you. When they share the concerns that weigh on them and reveal requests from their hearts, they open a window into each other that fosters intimacy and connection. Draw spouses together frequently in prayer, hear their prayers, and enrich their marriages as you bless their prayers with your loving responses.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Take the First Step

God of Reconciliation,
Only you know how many friendships and relationships are on life support right now. While both parties in some of those situations may actually be better off by going their separate ways, many other relationships can not only be salvaged, but even prosper through reconciliation. I pray for the individuals in those situations to be open to the possibility of restoring their relationship. Free them from any bitterness or anger between them that has only hardened them even more. Burst their pride and overwhelm them with a clear sense of the magnitude of your forgiveness for them, so that they are spurred on to forgive each other. Make each party willing to make the first move, whether that includes a confession or a call to repentance. Give them a sensitivity to the hurt or pain they may have caused, and allow your gospel to take center stage as they work toward reconciliation. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be a Friend to Others

Friend of Sinners,
Men tend to isolate and keep to themselves more naturally than women. While there is nothing wrong with this on occasion, it shouldn’t be the norm. You created us to be relational creatures, and when overlook that reality, we miss out on many of the blessings that come along with friendships and connections with others. 

Grant me the self-awareness to know when I have been avoiding others or am keeping to myself for unhealthy periods of time. Even if it is out of my comfort zone, lead me to seek out social time and pursue friendships. And, help me be a friend to others. Keep me socially aware and tuned in so that I recognize when others may be isolating or avoiding people. If there isn’t a natural reason for it, give me the courage to check in with them and make sure they’re OK. Give me ears that are ready to listen when others need to talk, and lips filled with wisdom if the occasion calls for it. Give me your heart, Lord, so that I am willing to be a friend to others according to their needs. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Put an End to Abuse

Caring Father,
No matter the nature of the relationship – parent/child, boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, or any other – I pray for those in any relationship where abuse exists. Whether that abuse is expressed physically, emotionally, or in any other sense, it has no place in any relationship. A close relationship is meant to be a source of safety and security, and when anyone takes advantage of the trust that is given to facilitate abuse, the results are devastating.  Defend and protect any victims from serious harm or injury. Give them the courage to speak up for themselves and seek help as soon as possible. Open the eyes of friends or family members nearby to be able to identify any signs of abuse, and give them the courage to intervene. 

Be also with the abuser in any way that puts a stop to the abuse and gets them the help that is needed to address its root cause. Work the fear and trepidation of the law into the hearts of any responsible for abuse, ultimately leading them to contrition and remorse for their actions. Then, grant forgiveness to those who are guilty, and the ability to forgive to those who are victims. Put an end to abuse everywhere, and through the power of your gospel work reconciliation and restoration in those relationships damaged by abuse.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Make a New Connection

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Worship is the highlight of the morning, but Sundays are also the one opportunity of the week that brings together the most members of my church family. While I value some of those relationships more than others and we may share a deeper bond, because everyone in the body of Christ matters to you, they also matter to me. 

Move me to step outside of my comfort zone this morning and introduce myself to someone new. Whether it’s a long-time member or a guest, give me the courage to make a new connection. Use me as a conduit to provide whatever might be needed to that individual. In turn, let me be open to any blessings you may be looking to grant me through them. Foster more of these kinds of connections among us, as they help build up and strengthen the body of Christ, while also glorifying you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.