We understand that you're going through a difficult time, feeling disconnected from God and finding it hard to pray. This is a common struggle, and it's often referred to as backsliding or drifting away. First, we want to remind you that God's love for you is unfailing, and He is always ready to welcome you back with open arms, just like the father did for the prodigal son Luke 15:11-32 WEB.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother/sister in Christ who feels distant from You. Lord, we know that Your desire is for everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth 1 Timothy 2:3-4 WEB. We pray that You will draw them close to You once again, and that their heart will yearn for You as the deer pants for streams of water Psalm 42:1 WEB. Help them to experience the joy of Your salvation anew, and to find strength in Your presence.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray that You will remind them of Your unfailing love and grace, and that they will be assured that nothing can separate them from Your love Romans 8:38-39 WEB. Help them to turn away from anything that may be hindering their relationship with You, and to run the race marked out for them with perseverance, fixing their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith Hebrews 12:1-2 WEB.
We also pray that You will give them a desire for Your Word, and that they will find joy in communing with You through prayer and the reading of the Scriptures. Help them to be obedient to Your will, knowing that Your plans for them are good, and that You have a hope and a future for them Jeremiah 29:11 WEB.
We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior, who alone is the way, the truth, and the life, and the only means by which we can approach You, God. John 14:6 WEB. For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 WEB
We encourage you to remember that drawing near to God requires a purposeful and deliberate effort on our part. As it says in James 4:8 WEB, Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Lastly, we gently remind you that if you ever find it hard to come to God the Father, you can always pray in the name of Jesus Christ. For God has highly exalted him, and given him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 WEB.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 
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