Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our dear friend who desires a closer relationship with You. Lord, they seek to know how to pray and to feel confident that You hear their prayers. Your Word says in Matthew 6:9, "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." We ask that You guide them in their prayer life, teaching them to speak to You with an open heart, just as a child speaks to their loving Father.
Father, Your Word also assures us in 1 John 5:14-15, "And this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us." Help our friend to trust that You hear their prayers and that You are always near. May they find comfort in knowing that prayer is simply a conversation with You, and that You cherish every word spoken from their heart.
Lord, we ask that You fill them with Your Holy Spirit, guiding them in their prayers and drawing them closer to You each day. May they experience Your presence and love in a profound way, growing in faith and understanding of Your will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.