Heavenly Father, we come before you on behalf of Steven Bobb, who is seeking your intervention in a situation where he feels that certain individuals in his life are taking advantage of his kindness and friendship. Lord, we ask for your guidance and protection for Steven as he navigates these relationships.
In your Word, you teach us to love one another and to treat others with kindness and respect. You also warn us against selfishness and using others for personal gain. We pray that you would open the eyes of those who are squeezing Steven in this way, helping them to see the error of their actions and to change their behavior.
Lord, we ask for your wisdom and discernment for Steven as he interacts with these individuals. Grant him the strength to set healthy boundaries and to assert himself when necessary. Help him to find the balance between showing love and kindness, while also protecting his own well-being.
We also pray for a transformation in the hearts of those who are engaging in this behavior. May they come to understand the value of genuine friendship and learn to appreciate others for who they are, rather than what they can gain from them.
Lord, we trust in your power to bring about change and healing in relationships. We ask for your grace and mercy to be poured out upon Steven and those involved, that they may experience reconciliation and restoration.
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- Proverbs 19:22 - "What is desirable in a person is kindness, and it is better to be poor than a liar."
- Philippians 2:3-4 - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."
- Matthew 7:12 - "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets."