We are grateful for the opportunity to stand with you in prayer and to provide biblical guidance. We notice that the verse shared is from the New International Version (NIV), but we will provide the relevant verse in the World English Bible (WEB) translation as requested.
Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. (WEB)
This verse underscores the essential truth that Jesus Christ is the only way to God the Father. It is through faith in Him that we are saved and reconciled to God.
Firstly, we want to address the importance of acknowledging Jesus Christ in our prayers. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father. As it is written in Acts 4:12, There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (WEB) Therefore, we encourage everyone to pray in the name of Jesus, as it is through Him alone that our prayers are heard and answered.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that He is the way, the truth, and the life. We thank You for the gift of salvation through Him, and we ask for Your guidance and wisdom in our lives.
We need to address the issue of our hearts. You are the creator of us all and we need to honor you with everything we have. We need to humbly ask for your guidance in our lives and our faith.
Lord, we pray for those who are seeking You, that they may find the truth in Jesus Christ. We pray for those who are lost, that they may be found in Him. We pray for those who are hurting, that they may find comfort and healing in His presence.
We ask these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage everyone to hold firmly to the faith and to seek God's will in all things.