“I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:4

Lord God, This is such a comforting promise from you. I am concerned for my brothers and sisters. I do not want anything to happen in their walk of faith so that they turn from you. I am concerned for my children and my spouse. I do not want them to leave you. My heart breaks for people who do not yet know you. I do not want them to suffer hell forever. I am worried about my friends and the people who go to my church. I want them to believe in you and be found in the home you have prepared for all your people. I pray, dear Jesus, do what you promise. Gather them and make sure that none of them go missing. Keep them safe so that they are not afraid or terrified. Send them shepherds who will watch over them and care for their souls. I love them, but you love them more. I care for them, but you have power and compassion to actually do what you promise. Save them, dear Jesus. Do what you must as their Good Shepherd to keep them in your grasp until they reach eternity. Amen.

As parents, as friends, as spouses, as siblings, we care deeply about the eternal destiny of those we love. Jesus cares more. He gave his life for them and will do what he must to save them.