We understand your concern for your son Tomas and your nephew Freddie, and we join you in bringing them before the throne of grace.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the power of praying in the name of Jesus. As it is written in John 14:13-14 WEB, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." It is through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is by believing Jesus to be our Lord and Savior that we truly live. Jesus said in Acts 4:12 WEB, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Have you believed Jesus to be you Lord and Savior? Has Tomas?
Now we now turn to your requests for Tomas. We pray that Tomas will exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. As it is written in Galatians 5:24, "Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts." We rebuke any behavior in Tomas that does not align with these qualities. We also pray for blessing in Tomas's life that he may be an excellent leader and role model.
We pray that Tomas will be respectful and kind to those around him, especially to his fellow residents and the staff. As the Scripture says in Philippians 2:3 WEB, "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." We ask God that he will give Tomas the grace to listen to the staff and truly support him.
For both Tomas and Freddie, we stand in agreement with you for a mighty reversal in their lives. As stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB, "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." We pray that the Lord will work from the inside out on both of them and do so good a transformation that they can be a testimonial to God's goodness.
Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we bring Tomas and Freddie before You. We ask that You will work mightily in their lives, turning their hearts towards You. Give Tomas a spirit of love, peace, and obedience. Let him be a blessing to others and a true representative of Jesus. Draw Freddie closer to You, and help him walk to the beat of Your drum. Surround them with Godly influences and protect them from temptations, in the name Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Also, Lord, let Tomas pray and ask Jesus into his heart to be his Lord and Savior.