We understand your concern for your church and the challenges you're facing. Let's turn to God's Word and pray together for your congregation.
Firstly, let's remember that Jesus Christ is the head of the church, Ephesians 5:23 WEB:
For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body.
We need to seek His will and guidance for your church, Ephesians 1:22 WEB:
He put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly
It's crucial to encourage and exhort the believers to grow in their faith and live out their commitment to Christ and His body, the church. This includes giving tithes and offerings as an act of worship and obedience. Let's address anything that is taking the focus off of God. We will pray for the Holy Spirit to reignite the fire and passion for Christ in your church, Romans 12:11 WEB:
not lagging in diligence; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother Sameerlal and his church. Lord, we ask that You rekindle the fire and passion for Christ in the hearts of Your people. Help them to see that they are not merely attending church but are the church the body of believers in Christ Jesus.
We pray for renewal, revival, and unity among the believers in this church. Give them a hunger and thirst for Your Word and Your presence. Help them to see the importance of giving their tithes and offerings as an act of worship and obedience to You.
Lord, we ask that You give the leaders of this church wisdom and guidance on how to engage the youth and encourage participation among the members. Help them to see that they are all vital parts of the body of Christ, and that they each have a role to play in the growth and health of the church.
We rebuke the spirit of apathy and complacency in the name of Jesus Christ, and we ask that You fill Your people with a renewed sense of purpose and passion for Your kingdom.
We ask this all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Amen
Please, be encouraged, continue praying for your church and remain steadfast in your faith. Remember that God is faithful, and He will complete the good work He started in you and your church, Philippians 1:6:
being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Lastly, we noticed that the prayer request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His precious name that we have access to the Father and it is by His name that we are saved. 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!