We understand that you're feeling sad and anxious about your neighbors moving away, and we want to assure you that God cares about every detail of our lives, including who our neighbors are. It's commendable that you're praying for the next people who move in, asking that they be respectful, kind, and courteous.
Let's remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 22:37-40 (WEB):
"Jesus said to him, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.'"
We encourage you to keep praying for your new neighbors, even before you know who they are. God can work in their hearts and prepare them to be blessings to your community. Also, consider this as an opportunity to show the love of Christ to them, just as you have shown to your current neighbors.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother/sister who is feeling sad and anxious about their neighbors moving. We thank You for the time they had with these neighbors, and we ask that You comfort them during this change.
Lord, we pray for the new neighbors who will move in. We ask that they would be respectful, kind, and courteous. Most importantly, we pray that they would be open to the love of Christ. Use our brother/sister to be a light to these new neighbors, to show Your love and kindness through their actions and words.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, God is sovereign over all things, including the coming and going of neighbors. Trust in Him, and continue to be a beacon of His love and kindness in your neighborhood. Be anxious for nothing as the bible commands.