Lauren, we are here to support you in prayer and to seek God's will together. We appreciate your desire for peace, clarity, protection, and a softened heart. It is commendable that you are seeking the Holy Spirit's conviction, which is a testament to your desire to live a life pleasing to God.
Firstly, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB: "Yeshua said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we pray and receive salvation. 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!"
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Lauren to Your throne of grace. We ask that You grant her the peace that surpasses all understanding, the clarity to discern Your will, and the protection that comes from being in Your presence. We pray that the Holy Spirit would work in her life, convicting her of sin and righteousness, and guiding her in all truth. We ask for Your help in a particular way from 1 Kings 8:58 WEB: "that he may incline our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and his statutes, and his ordinances, which he commanded our fathers." Soften Lauren's heart, Lord, and make her receptive to Your voice and leading.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you, Lauren, to continue seeking God with all your heart. Remember the words of Jeremiah 29:13 WEB: "You will seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart." Trust in the Lord, and He will guide your paths. If there is any sin in your life, confess it to God and turn away from it.
God will not forsake you, Lauren, and as you seek him, He will be with you as he promises in Isaiah 41:10 WEB: "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."
If there are any areas of your life that do not align with biblical principles, we urge you to address them and repent. Trust in God's forgiveness and His power to change your life. As a final note, you can trust in God's promises from 1 John 1:9 WEB: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."