Hi, can I have prayers for a friend of mine? His name is Emmanuel, and he is new in the Lord. He's graduated, but is unable to find employment in his country. His living conditions are poor. He struggles to feed himself and is ashamed to face his parents although they love him.

I guess my request for him is that he will grow stronger in the Lord spiritually, continue to stay close to Him, and that the Lord will help him get on his feet financially. I also pray that he will go back to his parents. Thanks everyone.

I need urgent help. I've been talking to a man online, and I'm not sure about him. Was wondering if anybody could pray for a definite confirmation that this man is who he says he is. I've been praying and fasting and referring to the Word myself, but I am finding it difficult to discern the matter. If this man is lying, I would rather find out the truth now, than continue dragging out the heartache. I've not felt this awful in a long time. Your prayers are absolutely appreciated. Thank you.

This is a prayer request for our youths today. I feel like we need to join hands to beseech God for our children's situation. They need to know they are very much loved, and the apple of His eyes. They also need to know that their part to play in God's work is not lesser than those of the grown-ups in their lives.

Dear Youths,

This is both a prayer and a message for you. We want you to know that you are not alone. Neither are you ignored or forgotten in God's big work across the face of this Earth.

Too often, you have been deceived by the Enemy, by even your own minds, that because of your age, you aren't enough. Your identity is not as strong or as established as your elders. That is simply not true. Spiritually speaking, you have every right to stand with us simply because God called you too.

Don't separate yourselves from the grown-ups because you think you are too young to be able to do anything serious or mighty. When God calls you, you go and follow Him with all your hearts and minds and souls. Do what He wants you to do. Forget about your inexperience and feelings of inability. You are just as loved and as needed as anyone else.

Stop trying to seek your identity in others; by relying on others to 'accept' you and validate your existence on this earth. It is not like that. Don't believe that. Don't require that. It is just a lie that the devil is trying to perpetrate amongst you. Find strength and health and identity in the Lord. This is where you stand. Your origins are in the God who is greater than anyone or anything else.

It is our heartfelt cry that you listen to this and believe it. You don't need to prove yourselves; the King Himself has already proven each one of you to be more than conquerors through Christ. So stand up, you mighty warriors, and take your place beside your parents and leaders of the community. We will all go into battle together, with Jesus as our Commander.

Rise up now, because there are other youths who need you too. Go out and help them up, the way Christ helped you up when you were low.

In the Name of Jesus Christ we pray,
Amen.