Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up ### and their prayer request. Lord, we thank you for the reminder from 1 Samuel 16:7 that you do not judge based on outward appearances, but you look at the heart. We ask that you help us to see others through your eyes, not being swayed by external factors but seeking to understand the true intentions and character of those around us.
Father, we pray for discernment and wisdom in our interactions with others. Help us to see beyond the surface and to recognize the needs, struggles, and potential in each person we encounter. May we extend grace, love, and understanding, just as you have shown us.
Lord, we also ask for your guidance in our own lives. Search our hearts, O God, and reveal any areas where we may be judgmental or quick to make assumptions based on appearances. Teach us to have a heart of compassion and empathy, following the example of Jesus who saw the value and worth in every individual.
We lift up ### and their specific needs to you, Lord. You know the desires of their heart and the challenges they may be facing. We ask that you grant them the strength and courage to trust in your perfect plan, even when things may not appear as they desire. Help them to rely on your wisdom and guidance, knowing that you see beyond what is visible to us.
In Jesus' name, we pray, believing that you hear our prayers and that you are faithful to answer according to your perfect will. Amen.
Scripture References:
- 1 Samuel 16:7: "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'"
