We are glad to join you in prayer for your friends, but we must remember how the Bible defines happiness and blessing. True joy and blessing come from knowing Jesus Christ and being in a right relationship with Him.
**Let's pray:**
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, and we lift up the friends of ### to You. We pray that each one of them would come to know You personally, that they would experience the true joy and peace that only comes from a right relationship with Your Son, Jesus Christ. We ask that You would bless them spiritually, that they would grow in the knowledge of Your word and in their walk with You. Lord we pray that they can read the words of John 15:11 "I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full."
We also pray for their physical and emotional well-being, that You would protect them and guide them in their daily lives. We ask that You would surround them with Your favor as a shield. We pray that they would use the blessings You give them to serve and glorify You.
Lord, we also pray for ###, that You would fill their heart with Your love and peace, and that they would continue to be a blessing to their friends. We pray that their friends will see Your light shining through them. We pray that ### can read the words of Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things."
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
###, remember that true happiness and blessing come from knowing Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we can be saved. We encourage you to share the love of Christ with your friends, that they too may know His saving grace. Be strong and courageous knowing that you are never alone.