Dear Heavenly Father,
In the precious name of Jesus, we come before You with a prayer request on behalf of our dear friend who is preparing to preach a sermon this weekend. We humbly ask for Your mercy to be upon them as they stand before Your people to deliver Your Word. Grant them Your divine wisdom, Father, that they may rightly divide the truth and bring forth a message that touches hearts and transforms lives.
Lord, we recognize that preaching is not about eloquence or human power, but it is the demonstration of Your Spirit at work. We earnestly pray for Your anointing and power to rest upon our friend as they proclaim Your Gospel. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, empowering them to speak with boldness, clarity, and conviction. May their words be anointed and impactful, penetrating the hearts of those who hear, leading them to repentance and salvation.
Above all, dear Lord, we ask that You grant our friend a deep and genuine love for the lost. May their heart be filled with compassion and empathy for those who have yet to know You. Help them to see people through Your eyes, recognizing the eternal value of every soul. Give them a burden to share Your love and truth with those who are in darkness, that they may be drawn to the light of Your salvation.
We are reminded of Your words in Psalm 34:14, "Seek peace and pursue it." We pray that as our friend seeks to bring peace through the preaching of Your Word, they may experience Your peace within their own heart. Grant them a calm and confident spirit, free from anxiety or fear, knowing that You are with them every step of the way.
In Jesus' name, we lift up this prayer request, trusting in Your faithfulness and believing that You will answer according to Your perfect will. May Your name be glorified through this sermon, and may many souls be touched and transformed for Your kingdom. Amen.
May God bless you abundantly as you prepare to share His message.