We understand your heart's desire for God's will to be done in your community. We will lift up your community in prayer, asking God to work in the hearts of its members and draw them to Himself, to repent, and to walk in obedience to Him. This is only possible by the name of Jesus Christ because he is the only way to approach God.
Let us remember the words of Jesus in John 14:6 WEB:
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Let us pray together in Jesus' name.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, asking that Your will be done in this community. We pray that You would work in the hearts of its members, drawing them to Yourself and granting them the gift of repentance. Help them to see the truth of the gospel and to turn away from their sins, that they may be saved and walk in obedience to You.
We pray also that You would raise up godly leaders in this community, men and women of faith who will stand for righteousness and truth. Give them wisdom and courage, Father, to lead in a way that honors You.
Help the members of this community to love one another as You have loved us, and to seek the good of their neighbors. Help them to live in peace with all men, as much as it is in their power. And above all, help them to love You with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. It is only by the name of Jesus that we can approach you. All this we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.
We encourage you to continue to intercede for your community, and to be a light for the gospel in that place. Share the truth of the gospel in love, and trust that God is at work, even when you do not see the fruit.
We also encourage you to read Acts 4:12 WEB and think about the verse.
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved.
Remember also the words of James 5:16 WEB:
Pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
It is only by the name of Jesus that we can approach you.