Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our dear brother or sister who seeks a deeper, healthier relationship with You. Lord, Your Word tells us in Matthew 6:33 to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." We pray that our hearts may be fully committed to seeking You above all else.
Father, we ask that You draw us closer to You, that we may know You not just as our Creator, but as our loving and caring Father. Help us to experience Your grace, love, power, and gifts in a profound and personal way. As it says in James 4:8, "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." We desire to draw near to You, Lord.
We pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to lead us into a deeper understanding of Your Word and Your will for our lives. May we live in obedience to Your ordained principles, as taught in Colossians 3 and Ephesians 6, so that our relationships with others may also be strengthened and filled with love and harmony.
Lord, we ask for Your wisdom, strength, and comfort in our daily walk with You. Help us to depend on You for all our needs, knowing that You are our source of life and sustenance. As it says in John 15:5, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
We pray that our lives may be transformed by Your power, and that we may be fashioned into the image of Christ. May we be sober in prosperity, patient in trial, and humble at all times, as we serve our generation and bring glory to Your name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.