Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless.
Exodus 22:22-24
We know that not all orphans are poor and vulnerable. There are orphans who have been given so much inheritance that they may never be poor or lack anything material in their lifetime. Even though they may need attention when it comes to their life choices, they are not the subject to which the text is referring. An orphan in this context is one who has nobody.
No mother to nurture them and no father to guide and protect them. These orphans are the vulnerable ones in our society. Orphans do not necessarily have deceased parents, they just do not have anyone looking out for them or praying for the role of parents in their lives.
God is the Father of the fatherless and motherless. When a small animal is without their parents, they become vulnerable to predators and the wicked. These are the same vulnerabilities an orphan faces in the world. As a Christian, you are the representative of Jesus Christ on earth.
That means that you must represent the interest of Christ Jesus on earth. That means that you should be merciful and accepting of those who are vulnerable. Orphans often feel dejected and alone and have to scrap for food that is often leftover.
They are left to fend for themselves and toil in the streets for survival. Do not feel that the blessings you receive from God are reserved for just you and your family. When God blesses you, He uses you to bless someone who needs help. God answers the prayers of people through his children.
Vindicate the weak and fatherless; Do justice to the afflicted and destitute.
Psalm 82:3
You must pray for the vulnerable in society. The privileges you enjoy each day and take for granted are not received by everyone. There are widows and orphans who do not have enough food to eat at night while there are people who have leftovers they throw away after they have had their fill. Do not be in this group.
Be mindful of the environment and the world around you. Do not ignore the beggars and the unfortunate you see on the streets when you walk by. Everywhere you go and whoever you meet is not an accident. It is always God’s plan for you to be where you are.
When the spirit leads you to the doorstep of a needy person, do not hesitate to be the help they need. One act of kindness can be able to change somebody’s life for the better. The love you show to an orphan can change the way they feel about the world. It can restore their faith in humanity.
Your small act of kindness can prevent an orphan from associating themselves with a destructive group or influence. Do not feel like anything you do isn’t important or cannot cause change. Always be prepared to sacrifice for the needy and underprivileged so the Lord will see it and bless you at your point of need.
Prayers for Orphans
Prayer for a sick orphan
Heavenly Father,
We are grateful for the lives of all orphans
We know that you have a purpose for everyone
Only you know why things are the way they are
We pray for all sick orphans
We ask that you care for them and heal them
Help them not feel alone
Be their provider in difficult times
Let them find care
Lead them to some help
Restore their strength and their health
And let them find solace in you
Amen
Prayer for a hungry orphan
Father Lord in Heaven,
We pray for all hungry orphans
Let them find food
Do not let them die of hunger
Touch the hearts of your people so they find these hungry orphans
Empower us to feed them with reading and your word
Let them find a happy family in us
Lead them to our doorsteps
Give us the courage to not be frightened of them
Let us see them as ways to our blessings
Let us never drive them away from us
And give us the strength and heart to love them as you would
Amen
Prayer for an Orphan in Bad Company
Dear Lord,
We ask that you appear to all orphans in bad company
We know that it is not their wish to be orphans
We also know it is not your wish for them to suffer
They have been led astray
Their need for belonging has been taken advantage of by the devil
Their lives are in constant danger at the moment
We pray that you deliver them from the devil
Lead them out of this bondage
Let them find their way to you
Remove any evil plans from their paths
Let them realize how precious they are to you
And help them live their lives to the fullest
Amen
Prayer for a faithless orphan
Dear Lord,
We pray for unbelieving orphans today
We know they may feel dejected
We know they may feel like you neglected them
We ask that you touch their hearts to receive you
Lead them away from a life of destruction
Help them live a life of purity
Help them resist evil
Bring them to your throne of mercy
Grant them peace and serenity
Teach them that all is not lost
Let them know they are in your plans
And let them find salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen
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Prayer for a lost orphan
Dear Lord,
We pray that you help us find all lost orphans
They may be feeling alone and unwanted right now
We ask for your guidance
Help them come back from where they are
Help them realize they have a family somewhere
Grant them the courage to push through any obstacles
Give them the will to live and keep fighting
Lead them to your grace and glory
Turn their weaknesses into strengths
Let them not be deceived into oblivion
Let them put their trust in you
And bring them to the glory you set for them
Amen
Prayer for abandoned children
Dear Lord,
We pray for children who have been abandoned by their families
Give them the strength to hang in there
Let their families find peace in their hearts
Help them cherish this gift you have given them
Lead them to forget all that has passed away
Help them find each other with happiness and relief
Help them forgive anything they did to hurt each other
Let them realize how important they are to each other
Let them find themselves and enrich each other
Let the plans you have for them come to pass
Give them peace and grace
And let their union be a glorious one
Amen
Prayer for orphans with potential
Dear Lord,
We thank you for this gift you have given us
Thank you for the intelligence of this child
We ask that you guide them through their lives
Help them reach their potential
Grant them the grace and strength to overcome all barriers
Let them not be left out in any endeavor
Push them through their success
Let their lives bring glory to you
Bless them in all they do
Carry them through any tough periods
Help them cope with any challenges thrown their way
And help them live in excellence and glory to you
Amen
Prayer for ophan in Prison
Dear Lord,
We ask that you visit orphans in chains
We pray that you comfort them and help them repent
Let them know that their lives are not by accident
Do not let them feel sorry for themselves
Break the chains in their minds
Lead them to your light and your glory
Grant them peace and favor
If they have been falsely accused let the truth come to light
Clear their paths and give them solace
Let them find their true purpose in life
And cover them with special mercies in Jesus’ name
Amen
Orphans are God’s children too. They are like a lost animal who has no parents watching over them or looking out for them. As Christians, we must find them, cloth them, and bring them to our homes for warmth and protection.
God is Father to us all and that means He expects us to be there for those who need help. Those who cry out to the Lord are not saved by spirits that come down to touch them, they are saved by humans who allow themselves to be used by God to save those people.
Remember there is more blessing in giving than receiving. The good that you do for someone today is what will cause the Lord to reward you when you need Him too. ‘I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you John 14:18
