September’s prayer

Heavenly Father, I pray for protection for all of us, both physical and spiritual. Let us not be discouraged by things of this world, but help us to focus on things with eternal meaning and consequence. Open our eyes to the unseen and help us to fix our eyes on that, as what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Cor 4)

I pray that Covid numbers would decrease and that there would be no more shutdowns. I pray that schools would reopen and businesses would be allowed to operate as normal and that jobs and incomes would be restored. Lord, I trust that you are acting even in the times we can’t understand and that your purposes are greater than ours. That this time that I see as a setback, you are using to advance your kingdom in greater ways.

I pray for our kids, that they would not be anxious or discouraged, but that they would remain flexible and adaptable in your strength. That this uncertainty would cause them to seek you more closely and be a foundation for relying on you in the future, no matter what troubles they face. I pray that it wouldn’t take trials for them to draw close to you, but that they would celebrate you in their successes and joys as well.

Help us to not be a stiff necked people who are only driven back to you when trouble comes our way. Lord we look to you for shelter. Forgive us for not always remaining in your presence and for forgetting that we need you even when we are not in the valley of the shadow of death.

Lord, I ask that there would be peace in our homes. That your presence would be felt throughout UAE. When everyone is on edge with uncertainty and constant changes, please be the constant in our lives. To those who do not know you, please reveal yourself to them through your spirit of peace. I ask that you strengthen family bonds and relationships — do not let this fracture us. I pray against depression and worthlessness. Do not let the enemy have its way with those who are feeling that there is no point to this life any longer. Please be generous with your spirit and draw people out of this pit. Let them know that their worth is found in you — not in what they do, how much money they have, in their physical health, or in their status — but in you as their God and savior.

I pray for the UAE as a nation, that it would be protected and successful economically and globally and that your glory would be made known throughout the world for the great works that you do here. I pray for a revival — that peace because of our right standing with you means that we don’t have to fear anything of this world or of man. No fear of Covid, no fear of economic ruin, no fear of the future: “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust. (Psalm 18)

Lord I thank you for the Abraham Accord that was signed, bringing peace between nations. I praise you that I was able to witness something that previously seemed impossible. Thank you for your power in orchestrating this event and I pray that it will result in more peaceful agreements between nations in this region. I pray for protection for those nations involved and that this would be the beginning of favor and blessings that will ultimately bring glory to you.

I pray for all those involved in the nuclear power plant project over the past decade. I thank you for a successful launch and I pray for those who continue to work there and keep it running. May there be no accidents or injuries and may all of your children who work there continue to be in positions of influence to bring light and peace to those who do not know you.

I thank you for your reminder in Psalm 37, that you are in control and that I do not need to worry or be angry when things don’t go according to my plan (highlights from meditating on it this week):

Trust in the Lord and do what is good; dwell in the land and live securely.

Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him.

Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated — it can only bring harm.

The humble will inherit the land and will enjoy abundant prosperity.

The Lord watches over the blameless all their days, and their inheritance will last forever. They will not be disgraced in times of adversity; they will be satisfied in days of hunger.

A persons’ steps are established by the Lord, and he takes pleasure in his way. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the Lord supports him with his hand.

Amen.