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Prayer is powerful. At Grace we believe in praying for each other. Prayer is a way we can encourage one another and become more like Jesus as we spend time with God. Here you can post your own prayer request or let others know that you are praying for them.
January 21, 2025
Rich Lansky
Please pray for my father, who is having open-heart surgery today.
January 21, 2025
J. Kelly
Pleas pray for my son. He is overworking and is very tired and stressed. His need God's help to assist him in dealing with work-related issues.
January 20, 2025
Anonymous
Please pray that I be release from a negative spirit and I be forgiven for the things I have done because of it. I need God's mercy and protection from any ramification that may come arise from my negative actions and accusations at work.
January 20, 2025
Derrick
Please pray that God will send the right woman to be my future wife and that she will come into my life very soon.
January 20, 2025
Ninaofireland@yahoo.com
I am really needing strong prayer. I am asking for victory over strongholds in my life. Please pray for me. Also I ask God to help me to love Him fully with all my heart.
January 19, 2025
Elaine Gallagher
Please pray for my friend's husband, David. He entered Hospice last week. His wife, Dawn, is alone taking care of him. They do not have children or family to support her.
January 19, 2025
Judy Long
Please pray for me as I am having some health concerns.
January 18, 2025
Andrew
Healing from grief from brother, Ryan, who died a few years ago in the home I live in.
January 17, 2025
Annie
Please help me pray for everyone that is battling addictions. It is hitting home.
January 16, 2025
Julie
Please pray for me. I've been dealing with strong opposition from the enemy, and I need a breakthrough. Thank you for your prayers!
January 16, 2025
Alison
Asking for urgent fervent prayer. Severe spiritual attack. Thank you.
January 16, 2025
Care
Deborah Baccan is asking for prayer for herself and two others. Deb has uterine fibroids, which are causing her a lot of pain. Her dad is in Brazil and has been hospitalzed with sepsis following surgery; he is not doing well. Drew, Deb's boyfriend, has cancer. He has a job interview today. Cancer is bringing huge financial struggles to Drew. Please pray that he gets this job.
January 16, 2025
Sofia
Can you please pray for Michael? He was transported to hospice care, and he is dying of cancer and nearing the end of his life. His sister Lisa is my friend and she’s really sad for him. The family need support and peace.
January 15, 2025
Derrick
Please pray for financial breakthrough for me and my family.
January 14, 2025
Taylor Glaze
Please pray for my son, Matt, his wife Sarah, their 2 girls and their grampa. They live in Pasadena, CA. They evacuated then returned but now may need to evacuate again. It's very traumatic for the kids and a concern that they could be impacted by the fires. Pray for their safety and that they would not lose their home.
January 14, 2025
Wilson Andres Dueñas Sanchez
Please pray for Karol that the Spirit of the Lord makes her aware of His omnipresence and His omniscience. Pray the Lord makes her aware that He knows at all times what she does and thinks and that the Lord loves her deeply. Let her know that God wants her to turn towards Him and give her whole life to Him without reservations.
January 14, 2025
J. Kelly
We urgently need help from God until the third week of February! Pray for me for intercession from God that he will deliver, preserve, and strengthen us from every evil.
January 13, 2025
Lisa
Pray for our Treasure Hunt to be done here in the Middle East as I walk this land with beautiful feet to share the Good News with my team this Thursday, 1/16/2025. Pray for open hearts, soil of hearts to be made ready to receive the Word. Colossians 4
January 13, 2025
Sofia
I ask prayers for my marriage, God you have the last word.
January 13, 2025
Gloria
God please restore my communication and relationship with my husband, Kenneth. In Jesus' Name Amen
January 13, 2025
Gloria Freels
My husband, Larry McClellan, who is a greeter and member, had a heart attack Saturday night after church. He Is in smh...going to do a cath tomorrow and then decide what needs to be done. Many prayers are needed. Thank you.
January 12, 2025
Zach
I would like to relocate to the area from Texas. But to do that I need a job. Please pray for me.
January 12, 2025
Taus
Please pray that the financial floodgates of Heaven open for me at this time of great financial distress - to pay for piling debts and online loan creditors that are acting like loan sharks. Also pray that I will have a new job asap.
January 12, 2025
Alison
I am asking for prayer to overcome strong strongholds in Jesus the Son's name. Please pray me through this season of severe difficulty. Thank you ever so much.
January 10, 2025
Deb J
My friend asked for prayer for her friend, Karen, whose cancer came back with a vengeance; she is on hospice with only 24 hours expected to have left. She has an 18-year-old daughterwho just started college. Prayer request is that Karlee, her daughter, has a chance to have a few words with her mom before she is gone. Karen is mostly asleep from the medications. Thank you.
January 9, 2025
Tim
Please pray for an urgent financial miracle breakthrough.
January 8, 2025
Janine Barnard
Please pray for 46-year-old Janine's recovery from schizophrenia and great financial distress. She must find work in nursing but hasn't been active for 10 years.
January 6, 2025
floyd nesbitt
Please pray for me. I filed a disability compensation claim with the Veterans Administration. Please pray that the lord gives me favor and wisdom in my case and complete compensation.
January 6, 2025
Kevin O'Malley
Please pray for a dear brother and sister in the Lord, Dave and Faye. They were recently returning home from a vacation, and their health went south. Faye is weak from double pneumonia, and Dave is on the receiving end of verbal attacks from family members that he isn't doing enough to care for her. Pray for healing for Faye and spiritual wisdom for Dave to handle those firery darts.
January 6, 2025
Seth
This semester, I am taking three rigorous courses in Biola’s MA TESOL program, including a practicum teaching online ESL classes. I would greatly appreciate prayers for wisdom, focus, and endurance. Please pray that I can plan and design all my lessons for the entire semester, well in advance, using efficient, creative strategies to make the process smooth and the lessons excellent and engaging. Pray for strong teamwork with my assistant teacher as we work to help our students improve their English. Additionally, pray that I stay ahead in my coursework.
January 6, 2025
Friend
Please lift up a friend who is new to Sarasota and who has been trying to get "back on track" with The Lord. He has been struggling in his personal life and walk.
January 5, 2025
Derrick
Pray for my desired and positive manifestations, hopes and dreams of Greatness to become my reality for the betterment of us all. Pray for the desired woman for me and for the perfect career for me.
January 5, 2025
Alison
I really need prayers. I experiencing severe spiritual warfare and crushing attacks. Please pray for victory in Jesus the Son's name.
January 3, 2025
Cathy
Please pray for my daughter, Lyndsay. She has a daughter with spina bifida who is 12 yrs old and doesn't walk or eat by mouth; she has trach and vent oxygen. My Lyndsay carries guilt, and she blames herself. She is a wonderful caregiver, but emotionally and mentally she has shutdown. Also, pray for Michael, her husband. He is such a good daddy.
January 3, 2025
Aubrey
I would like a prayer for my family's horse named Chance. We saved him from the slaughterhouse and he has been our pride and joy ever since. He is going to be at the vet for the next week due to life-threatening intestinal issues. It is not likely that he will make it, as we do not have the money to give him life-saving surgery. Please pray that by some miracle he will pull through with the resources we are able to afford instead of the big surgery.
January 2, 2025
Sofia
Quiero pedir oración para que Dios pueda tocar el corazón de mi esposo y lo inquiete para que él pueda conversar en paz conmigo y encontremos soluciones a nuestra si. (I want to ask for prayer that God may touch my husband's heart and stir him so that he can talk to me in peace, and we can find solutions to our situation. May my husband see me as his wife, whom he loves, and as his friend, that goodness may come from his heart, and we may reach an agreement soon. I pray that God restores him, makes him be born again in Jesus Christ, and I wish the same for myself.)tuación. Que mi esposo me vea como su esposa que me ama y como su amiga, que nazca bondad de su corazón y logremos llegar a un acuerdo pronto. Que Dios lo restaure, le haga nacer de nuevo en Jesucristo y lo mismo deseo para mi.
January 2, 2025
Peter
My wife, Claudette, has been very sick since just before New Year’s. Seems like flu. We need God’s help for her to get better. Actually, we’ve both been sick during these holidays. 2025 is off to a rough start.
January 2, 2025
Butch Wilson
Please pray for Adam Barker. He is currently in Sarasota Memorial Hospital; he has been there for almost 2 months with kidney failure and dialysis. Today he notified me that his new kidney has completely failed - he is intubated and in ICU. Adam will be transferred in the next day or two to a transplant center in Largo to have this kidney removed. His condition is dire, and he is in deperate need of prayer.
January 1, 2025
Davi
I don’t know why I keep sabotaging myself from trying to wake up early to starting and keeping my commitments. I’m frustrated and disappointed in myself, and I’m not sure if I should pray about this, but I’m asking for prayers that God frees me from self-sabotage.
December 31, 2024
Care
Yesterday morning, Dave Andrus was elevated into the presence of Jesus. Please pray for his wife, Edna and their family.
December 30, 2024
Chris
Can you please pray for Tyler? He is on Fentanyl and is detoxing in jail. Can you also pray that the judge would sentence him to a detox/Christian program?
December 28, 2024
Reagan Wilbanks
Please pray for Keith's wife, Susana. She was rushed to the ER on Christmas Eve with heart issues. She is now on a ventilator.
December 28, 2024
Erin
Please pray for my mom as we transition her to hospice care. She is currently non-responsive, and no further treatment options are available. My greatest concern is for her comfort, as she will no longer have the high-flow oxygen she has depended on, nor her epilepsy medications. Please join me in praying that she experiences peace, freedom from suffering, and that she feels surrounded by love and grace in her final days. Thank you for your prayers during this difficult time.
December 27, 2024
Kim
Please pray for my husband. – he was a Pastor-discovered he has been in a long term affair. He had to resign and has chosen to leave me (wife of 37 ½ yrs) Please pray that he would wake up from the delusion he is in --- that he would be freed from the chains of bondage. Please pray that he walk in the truth and light once again.
December 27, 2024
Sofia
Pido oración por mi sobrina Fabiola que va a ser sometida a una cirugía de vesícula ahora mismo, que sea Dios cuidando su vida y le dé una pronta y favorable recuperación. (I ask for prayers for my niece Fabiola, who is about to undergo gallbladder surgery right now. May God watch over her life and grant her a quick and favorable recovery.)
December 23, 2024
Derrick
Thank you, Great I Am for everything You have ever done for me. Please care for The Whole Body of Christ and answer their prayers; protect, guide and care for my bloodline and prosper them. Please answer my prayers for positive manifestations to shape my life. Give me my desires and wants so I can be a blessing for us all. Have mercy on us all until Your Return in Jesus Christ's Name Amen.
December 22, 2024
Nicole
Healing for bells palsy on left side of face
December 22, 2024
Anonymous
Pray for my friend, Ben, who’s undergoing cancer treatment in a hospital in Chicago. It’s really serious.
December 22, 2024
Alison
I'm having strong and horrible spiritual attacks. Please pray for me.
December 20, 2024
Hank
Please pray for financial favor and direction and that my Job hours will increase soon, as I've lost many hrs over the last month or so due to multiple factors.
December 19, 2024
Julie
We are really needing God's powerful healing hand on my mom, Judy, please. She's been really sick. Thank you so much.
December 18, 2024
Lynn
Heavenly Father, we come boldly before You, declaring Your power over every evil force operating against our family. Let every prayer, scheme, or curse spoken against us crumble to nothing. Turn every evil intent for our good, that we may stand as a testimony of Your faithfulness and glory. Let Your hand be evident in our lives for all to see, that they may know You alone are God, our shield, and our refuge. Amen.
December 18, 2024
Ray Dick
We took our son to urgent care on Sunday evening. It turns out he has both the flu and strep throat. He’s on antibiotics now. He’s a sick little guy, but we’re very grateful to know what we’re dealing with.We’ve also had to pause his therapy due to the infection. Please pray that we can resume with little delay, that the infection stays out of his lungs, and that his fever breaks soon as his heart rate is way up there trying to fight this. We are so grateful for your continued prayers and support.
December 18, 2024
Rachelle
Pray for my husband's salvation, deliverance, restoration and love back into our marriage and that he will be able to show love, affection and intimacy again. That we will conceive that child that we want so badly together. In addition, please pray that I will be able to get good paying, stable work and Jesus will help me financially.
December 17, 2024
Anonymous
Pray for Mary, who is having a heart catheterization on Friday morning, Dec. 20th.
December 17, 2024
floyd nesbitt
Pray for me as I travel from California to Illinois. Please pray for God's traveling grace and mercy and for a hedge of protection around me and wisdom in my situation
December 17, 2024
Pamela Love
My brother is going through a major run of hardships. His adult son unexpectedly died without explanation. He has been struggling to pay his rent for months. He is the only person working to pay rent. He has been working everyday for the past 8 or 9 months and has yet to be able to pay his bills and rent on time. He has adult children that he still has to pay child support for. The truck that he must have to keep his job has broken down yet again. He is always able to repair his truck for work but this time he can't fix it.
December 16, 2024
anthony roberts
Please keep me in prayer.
December 14, 2024
Eero
We have Christmas celebration for inner City people on 12/16/24. Please pray that souls will be saved.
December 13, 2024
Roberta Harants
Pray for Adam who has spent last 40 days in the hospital. He has kidney failure and internal bleeding. He needs Jesus; pray for salvation and the fear of the Lord for him and healing.
December 13, 2024
Roberta Harants
I met Peter at church. His wife, Claudia was home because she recently had back surgery. Please pray for healing for Claudia and strength for Peter.
December 12, 2024
Alison
I am begging for prayer. Strong satanic attacks on mind and body. Please pray for me. Thank you.
December 12, 2024
Ricardo
I need prayer please. I am constantly oppressed by demonic witchcraft attacks which are physically affecting my health. I feel pins inserted in any area of my body which produce instant itching all over my body, joint pain, blurry vision, headaches, dizziness, imbalance, cramps, fear, confusion. I also have constant digestive problems, insomnia. I trouble breathing, I have irregular heart beat, I have glaucoma, I have neuropathy, and degenerate joints.
December 12, 2024
Reagan Wilbanks
Please pray for my brother and sister-in-law. I don't have any details yet, but I know it's an urgent request. They've had some severe financial/mental health challenges over the past year.
December 10, 2024
Kevin O'Malley
Please pray for my neighbor, Chip, and his wife; they have attended Grace in the past. Chip needs a liver transplant and has been on a waiting list for some time now. Timing for any transplant is critical. Pray that our Lord provide this couple with peace and assurance (while they wait), the physical strength to endure the wait and most importantly, a viable donor.
December 10, 2024
Purushothaman R
Please pray that my financial burden will be solved.
December 8, 2024
Saroj
Please pray for me and my family. I have two children - pray for their needs and studies. I need a job and God's favor.
December 7, 2024
Deidra Dunn
Please pray for my nephew. He has a retinal dystrophy, causing vision loss over time. Please pray for the healing of his eyes and restoration of his eyesight. I know God is in control and believe in the power of prayer. I do believe God still performs miracles today. He is the great Physician! and Healer. Also pray for my family during this time.
December 7, 2024
Anthony Roberts
Pray for me.
December 7, 2024
Wayne
Pray that God would open the door of opportunity for me to find a nice affordable place to live. Pray that God would allow me to hear His still, small voice and that I will know that it is God speaking to me.
December 6, 2024
CS
My son-in-law needs a job TODAY. I decree and declare and proclaim that he gets hired at a good job where he will stay for years to come. This prayer shall be in Jesus' Mighty Name - Amen all to His Glory!
December 5, 2024
JENNIFER
Please pray for my son Jon's salvation. He doesn't speak to me and hasn't in years. I ask that the Lord send someone into his life who loves Jesus and will keep my son close to the Holy Spirit. The Lord promises me in Isaiah 54:13 that all of my children will be taught by the Lord and great is their peace.
December 4, 2024
Dee Dee
Please pray for my daughter-in-law, Nicole and her baby (Parker). Nicole had to have an emergency C-Section. Parker was born 4 weeks early. He is in the NICU and needs prayer.
December 3, 2024
Rachel
Where do I even begin. My mom passed away from COPD last Tuesday. Prayers for my family during this difficult time are much appreciated. Also please pray for my financial situation. God does provide for me, but I’m struggling with bills and just skimming by.
December 3, 2024
Sofía
Deseo que oren para que Dios siga trabajando en mi vida, me ayude a cambiar mis áreas débiles, me ayude a ser ayuda idónea para mi esposo, la madre que mis hijos necesitan, que mis hijos alcancen sus metas de estudios y trabajo e igual mi esposo, para que yo pueda ser con mi suegra su apoyo idóneo y cuidarla con mucho amor y paciencia. Por una mejor relación de con mi esposo, mis cuñados y sus hijos esposas y que haya mayor unidad con todos. Que mi esposo desee poner en práctica lo que dice la biblia sobre lo que debe ser un esposo. "I wish for prayers so that God continues working in my life, helps me change my weak areas, helps me be the suitable helper for my husband, the mother that my children need, and that my children reach their academic and work goals, as well as my husband. So that I can be the ideal support for my mother-in-law and care for her with much love and patience. For a better relationship with my husband, my brothers-in-law, their children, and wives, and for greater unity among all. That my husband desires to practice what the Bible says about what a husband should be."
December 2, 2024
Sofia
Quiero oración para tener una verdadera relación con Dios y tener a su espíritu santo controlando mis emociones y decisiones, que ayude a sanar y así perdonar cualquier cosa de mi pasado. Por mi esposo Juan para que sane su corazón y procure la restauración de nuestro matrimonio y que el Espíritu Santo lo transforme en el hombre que Dios desea que él sea. "I want prayer for a true relationship with God and have His Holy Spirit controlling my emotions and decisions to help heal and forgive anything from my past. For my husband Juan, that his heart may heal and he may seek the restoration of our marriage and that the Holy Spirit transforms him into the man that God wants him to be."
December 1, 2024
Kat
Please pray for protection, guidance, success, prosperity so I can move forward on projects. Also pray for support, persistence, truth, peace, confidence and direction on income.
December 1, 2024
Purushothaman
Please pray for my life and success in my career.
November 30, 2024
Davi
I feel I'm under spiritual attack. At night, insomnia hits, and my mind becomes overly alert with racing thoughts. Please pray for protection over my mind so I can ignore these disturbances and rest peacefully.
November 29, 2024
Rachel
Prayers for restoration, protection, peace, eye and body health and strength.
November 26, 2024
daniel cahill
Please say a prayer for the Miami Rescue Mission who will be feeding and giving showers and hair cuts and sharing the gospel with approximately 500 homeless men women and children. Pry that souls would be save touched and hope given on Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2024
Cindy
Please pray for my daughter’s salvation and very concerning health challenges.
November 26, 2024
Ms. Smith
May you please pray that the Lord heal my ankle and my foot so I will be able to walk again. Pray that this boot and the cast will be removed from my foot. Please pray for a miracle for me in regard to this situation.
November 25, 2024
Kim
I pray for God's strength and grace for me in these areas: my daughter who is estranged from her father (my husband) and her brother (my son) that she will be healed and returned to our family; for a new job and also for financial protection; to heal my dad who is battling cancer; and I've been having health issues.
November 25, 2024
Dianne
Please pray for my family and grandchildren that we remain safe from harm. Pray for my finances that they grow abundantly. Pray for continued peace in my home. Pray for wisdom, knowledge and understanding of everything in my life. Pray for my sister-in-law who is in the hospital and just found out that she has cancer. Pray my husband, who is in a nursing home facility and not able to walk. Pray for healing of my daughter who is dealing with mental illness and lupus that she may be healed. Pray for my daughter too. 🙏
November 24, 2024
Brendan Luke
PLEASE pray for me. God bless anyone who takes the time to intercede for me.
November 23, 2024
Alice
Pray for a healed brain, ankylosing, physician wisdom, AV support, and funds for medical treatment
November 21, 2024
Alison
Crying out for prayer for stamina and strength, spiritually and physically.
November 21, 2024
Carme
Dear Lord, I thank you that I received my long-term disability. Thank you for your blessings!
November 20, 2024
Kat
Thank you for prayers. Been a tough couple months. Flood destruction, job loss, moving and restarting life for the 100th time. Finally settled in my new home but feeling overwhelmed. Still need to focus on job / income and difficult family situations. Blessings.
November 19, 2024
Anthony Roberts
Pray continue to pray for me.
November 19, 2024
Dee R.
My mother, Loretta, has been moved to hospice care. She is close by, but I am struggling. Please pray for her and our family.
November 18, 2024
Wilson Andres Dueñas Sanchez
Please pray for Karol that the Lord will work deeply in her heart, her spirit and her character, destroying all rebellion, pride and selfishness. Pray she recognizes her need for God and she humbles her heart and spirit before Him.
November 17, 2024
Jermaine Merrill Chatman
I Pray God lets a certain lady from Kansas City, Missouri be my wife in Jesus Name. Also, please pray for my health and finances.
November 17, 2024
Anonymous
Please pray for my husband - he has been having a long-term affair. Pray for healing and total restoration of our marriage.
November 16, 2024
Davi
Please pray that God gives me strength and courage to overcome the pride, fear, and procrastination that prevent me from doing His will. Thank you.
November 16, 2024
brother mark
Please pray for my daughter - for physical, mental, and spiritual protection. That the Holy Spirit may convict her of rebellion and disobedience. For wisdom, that she may understand all subject materials in school. Thank you brothers and sisters in Christ.
November 15, 2024
Laurie Mastrone
Please pray for me as I have knee surgery today.
November 14, 2024
Nicole Carter
Healing for bells palsy and symptoms stress
November 14, 2024
J. Kelly
My close offspring was walking with God, but is now backsliding terribly and is now gone into witchcraft. It seems as if some evildoers have been working against him as I have been going online glorifying God. I ask for the LORD to speak to him and guide him back to Him.
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