Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our dear friend to You. We ask that You grant them excellent discernment between right and wrong, that they may have a clear understanding of Your will and be guided by Your Holy Spirit in all their decisions and actions. Your Word reminds us in Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." We pray that You would open their eyes to see the truth and give them wisdom to make choices that align with Your perfect plan for their life.
Father, we also ask for a deeper relationship with Jesus for our friend. May they hunger and thirst for more of You, seeking Your presence and desiring to know You intimately. Help them to prioritize spending time in Your Word, in prayer, and in fellowship with other believers. As they draw near to You, we pray that You would draw near to them, revealing Yourself in new and profound ways. In John 15:5, Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." May our friend abide in You, Lord, and experience the abundant life that comes from a deep and personal relationship with Jesus.
Furthermore, we ask for the power to walk out a life of restoration with their whole heart. We know that You are a God of restoration and redemption, and we believe that You can bring healing and transformation to every area of our friend's life. Help them to surrender their hurts, their past mistakes, and their brokenness to You, trusting that You can make all things new. In Psalm 51:10, David prayed, "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." We pray for a renewed heart and a steadfast spirit for our friend, that they may experience the fullness of Your restoration and walk in the freedom that comes from being made whole in Christ.
Lastly, we pray for lasting transformation that leads to eternal life. May our friend's journey of restoration and growth in You be a testimony of Your saving grace and power. We pray that their life would reflect Your love, mercy, and truth, drawing others to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. In John 17:3, Jesus said, "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." We pray that our friend would experience the abundant and eternal life that comes from knowing You, Lord.
In Jesus' name, we pray, amen.