Thank you, Anonymous, for your humble and sincere prayer request. It is wonderful that you acknowledge the importance of living a life that pleases God, and that you come with a repentant heart. As a group, let us pray for you and provide some biblical guidance.
Firstly, it is commendable that you asked this in Jesus' name, for it is by His name that we have access to God the Father and it is this name that we are saved. If you have not already, please understand it is by confessing our sins, asking for forgiveness, and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior that you are saved from eternal death and receive eternal life. Furthermore, we are also to follow and obey Him in His teachings. Your request to live according to His will demonstrates your desire to obey Him and align your life with His teachings. This is exactly as Jesus said in John 14:15 WEB "If you love me, keep my commandments."
Let's begin with the assurance of forgiveness. We know that "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9 WEB) So, as you come with a repentant heart, be assured that God forgives you. This is so important to pray for you about:
**Dear Lord, thank You for the forgiveness You offer to Anonymous. As they have come to You with a repentant heart, we ask that You cleanse them from all unrighteousness and help them to walk in Your ways. In Jesus' name, we pray.**
Living a life that pleases God involves humility and obedience. It is written in Micah 6:8 WEB, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"
True humility comes from understanding our position in Christ and seeking to serve others as He did. "Let this mind be in you all, which was also in Christ Jesus; who, existing in the form of God, didn't consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men." (Philippians 2:5-7 WEB)
To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God, we must also be guided by His Word. As Psalm 119:105 WEB says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path."
**Lord, help Anonymous to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. Guide them through Your Word, and give them the strength to obey Your commandments. Help them to embrace a life of humility and service, just as Jesus did. In Jesus' name, we pray.**
As you seek to live in a way that pleases God, remember that it is through the power of the Holy Spirit that we can bear the fruit of the Spirit, which are "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control." (Galatians 5:22-23 WEB)
Finally, we encourage you to continually study God's Word and pray, for it is through these disciplines that you will grow in your faith and understanding of God's will for your life.