Father, in Jesus’ name, we come boldly before Your throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in our time of need. We are trusting in You and seek to do good; so that we may dwell in the land and feed surely on Your faithfulness.
We delight ourselves also in You, and You give us the desires and secret petitions of our hearts. We believe our desire to adopt a child is from You, and we are willing to assume the responsibility of rearing this child in the ways of the Master.
Father, we commit our way to You [roll and repose each care of our load on You]. Our confidence is in You, and You will bring this adoption to pass according to Your purpose and plan.
Lord, Your Son, Jesus, demonstrated Your love for children when He said, “…Let the children alone, don’t prevent them from coming to me. God’s kingdom is made up of people like these” (Matt. 19:14 message). Then, He laid hands on them and blessed them.
Use us as Your instruments of peace and righteousness to bless this child. We purpose in our hearts to train this child up in the way that he/she should go.
Lord, we are embracing this child (Your best gift) as our very own with Your love, as Jesus said, “Whoever embraces one of these children as I do embraces me, and far more than me—God who sent me” (Mark 9:37 message).
Father, take this child up and be a Father and Mother to him/her as we extend our hands and our hearts to embrace him/her. Thank You for the blood of Jesus that gives protection to this one whom we love.
We thank You for the man and woman who conceived this child and pray that You will bless them, cause Your face to shine upon them and be merciful to them. If they do not know Jesus, we ask You, the Lord of the harvest, to send forth laborers to share truth with them that they may come out of the snare of the devil.
Mercy and truth are written upon the tablets of our hearts, and You cause us to find favor and good understanding with You and with man—the adoption agency staff, the judges and all those who are involved in this decision-making process. May all be careful that they do not despise one of these little ones over whom they have jurisdiction—for they have angels who see Your face continually in heaven.
We believe that all our words are righteous (upright and in right standing with You, Father). By our long forbearing and calmness of spirit those in authority are persuaded, and our soft speech breaks down the most bonelike resistance.
Lord, we are looking to You as our Great Counselor and Mighty Advocate. We ask for Your wisdom for us and our attorneys.
Father, contend with those who contend with us, and give safety to our child and ease him/her day by day. We are calling on You in the name of Jesus, and You will answer us and show us great and mighty things. No weapon formed against us and this adoption shall prosper, and any tongue that rises against us in judgment we shall show to be in the wrong. This [peace, righteousness, security and triumph over opposition] is our inheritance as Your children.
Father, we believe; therefore, we have spoken. May it be done unto us according to Your Word.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Scripture References
Hebrews 4:16
Matthew 18:10 (Phillips)
Psalm 37:3
Proverbs 8:8 AMP
Psalm 37:4 AMP
Proverbs 25:15 AMP
Ephesians 6:4 (Message)
James 1:5
Psalm 37:5 AMP
Isaiah 49:25
Proverbs 22:6
Jeremiah 33:3
Psalm 67:1
Isaiah 54:17 AMP
Matthew 9:38
Psalm 116:10
2 Timothy 2:26
Luke 1:38
Proverbs 3:3-4
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Germaine empowers God’s agents of prayer to approach the Throne of God confidently and fearlessly. She has a passion to see believers become intimately acquainted with the Father-God, the Creator of the universe, praying that His will might be done on earth as it is in heaven. They are equipped with the necessary prayer armor learning to wage a spiritual warfare for the reclaiming of communities and nations for Kingdom purposes. Business, government, the arts, media, education, religion, and family are societal areas where God wants to reflect His glory. Germaine provides coaching and prayer counseling, calling on every member of the Body of Christ to take their place in the Global Company of Intercessors. Her teaching helps the listeners solidify their identities, enables them to “repair the defenses of the city, to take a stand for God and stand in the gap to protect this land so He won’t have to destroy it.” (Ezekiel 22:30 MSG).
In the 1980’s Germaine served as Associate Pastor of Word of Life Church in Smyrna, Georgia, before serving as Senior Pastor for 5 years. She travels nationally and internationally conducting prayer schools, speaking at churches, conferences, and other groups.
Germaine organizes prayer teams for the purpose of spiritual and social transformation in the nations where they pray on location. These teams receive training in the art of prayer that releases the will of God into the atmosphere of the regions. She has led teams to the Cayman Islands and to North African countries where they have spread the love of God to unbelievers and strengthened followers of Jesus who are living in the various countries. Her books and teaching help others discover how to grow in grace and knowledge and live with new power, strength and victory as God promises.
Germaine is an Executive Network Member of International Breakthrough Ministries (IBM), and a member of Deborah Company.
Germaine is the author of A Global Call to Prayer, the Prayers That Avail Much book series, 365 Days to a Prayer-Filled Life, and Prayers That Avail Much for Daily Living (Charisma House). She is also a contributing author of Women’s Destiny Bible (Thomas Nelson) and Impart Magazine. Germaine and her husband, Everette, have four adult children, eleven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. They reside in Greensboro, Georgia.