06/02/2026
Cornerstone Fellowship International Delaware~ Hub
June 2, 2026
Elder Dr. Julie Hice~ Carter
Heavenly Father, in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, we come before Your throne of grace this morning with thanksgiving in our hearts and praise upon our lips. We bless You because You are holy, righteous, faithful, and true. We thank You for waking us this morning, clothing us in our right minds, and allowing us to see another day filled with Your mercy and lovingkindness. Your Word declares that Your mercies are new every morning and great is Your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). We enter Your gates with thanksgiving and Your courts with praise, giving You all honor, glory, and adoration.
Father, today we pray and decree the entirety of Psalm 23 over our lives, our families, our communities, and all those in need. Lord, You are our Shepherd; we shall not want (Psalm 23:1). We thank You that You provide every need according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19). Cause us to lie down in green pastures and lead us beside the still waters (Psalm 23:2). Let Your peace settle every troubled heart and anxious mind. Restore our souls, O God, and lead us in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake (Psalm 23:3).
Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we shall fear no evil, for You are with us; Your rod and Your staff comfort us (Psalm 23:4). We thank You that no weapon formed against Your people shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies; anoint our heads with oil and let our cups run over (Psalm 23:5). Surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23:6).
Father, we lift before You every sick and shut-in individual this morning. Stretch forth Your healing hand and touch every body afflicted by sickness, disease, pain, infirmity, and chronic conditions. You are Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals (Exodus 15:26). Let healing virtue flow through hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, private residences, and every place where someone is suffering. Your Word declares that by the stripes of Jesus we are healed (Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24). Strengthen the weak, comfort the weary, and restore those whose hope has been diminished by illness. Let Your healing power bring restoration to spirit, soul, and body.
Father, we pray for those who are incarcerated. Lord, let Your presence enter every jail, prison, detention center, and correctional facility. Break chains of addiction, despair, hopelessness, bitterness, and unforgiveness. Let hearts be transformed by the power of the Gospel. Your Word declares that whom the Son sets free is free indeed (John 8:36). Raise up chaplains, ministers, and believers who will carry the light of Christ behind prison walls. Bring repentance, restoration, redemption, and renewed purpose to those who seek You. Let families be reunited and lives rebuilt according to Your perfect will.
Father, we lift our elderly brothers and sisters before You. Thank You for the wisdom, experience, and testimony You have entrusted to them. Strengthen their bodies, sharpen their minds, and encourage their hearts. Let them know that even in old age they shall still bear fruit and flourish in the courts of our God (Psalm 92:14). Protect them from loneliness, neglect, abuse, and discouragement. Surround them with loving caregivers, family members, and companions who will honor and cherish them.
Father, we intercede for the homeless this morning. You know every individual sleeping in shelters, on sidewalks, in vehicles, under bridges, and in temporary housing. Lord, provide shelter, safety, food, employment opportunities, and divine connections. Open doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). Let churches, ministries, organizations, and communities respond with compassion and practical assistance. Remind every homeless individual that they are seen, valued, and loved by You.
Father, we pray for every single parent carrying the responsibilities of raising children while providing for their households. Strengthen them with supernatural endurance and wisdom. Be their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Supply every financial need, provide childcare assistance, open doors of opportunity, and surround them with godly support systems. Let their children grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:52). Where there is weariness, release fresh strength. Where there is discouragement, release renewed hope.
And now, Father, we pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding through Christ Jesus. Let Your peace guard our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:7). Quiet every storm, calm every fear, and silence every voice of anxiety and confusion. Let Your peace reign in our homes, our churches, our communities, our nation, and throughout the earth. Teach us to trust You completely, casting all our cares upon You because You care for us (1 Peter 5:7). When circumstances seem uncertain, anchor us in Your promises. When challenges arise, remind us that You are still on the throne and working all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Father, cover Cornerstone Fellowship International Delaware~ Hub under the shadow of Your wings. Continue to strengthen every prayer warrior, every servant, every leader, and every member. Let revival fire burn brightly. Let souls be saved, lives transformed, bodies healed, and hearts restored through the power of Your Holy Spirit. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).
We seal this prayer with the blood of Jesus, declaring victory, healing, restoration, provision, protection, and peace over all who shall read and pray these words. We give You all glory, honor, and praise, for You alone are worthy.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Cornerstone Fellowship International ~ Delaware Hub.