Praying Scripture: Isaiah 61

LORD you are anointed
   to preach good news to the poor.
Please preach that good news to Alyssa and Kyle.
Bind up Alyssa and Kyle when they are brokenhearted,
   and proclaim freedom for them when they are captives
   and release them from darkness when they are prisoners,
and proclaim the year of your favor
   and the day of your vengeance.
Comfort Alyssa and Kyle when they mourn,
   and provide for them who grieve in Zion— 
Bestow on Alyssa and Kyle a crown of beauty
   instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
   instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
   instead of a spirit of despair.
I pray that Alyssa and Kyle will be called oaks of righteousness,
   a planting of the LORD
   for the display of your splendor.

Amen.


Isaiah 61:1-3