We join with you, Anonymous, in praying for a change of heart for those who are trapped in the pursuit of carnal pleasures. We stand on the promise that "if any man is in Messiah, he is a new creature. Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB)
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, to intercede for those who are wasting their days in the pursuit of worldly desires. We pray that You would deliver them from their idle pleasures and open their eyes to see the hope of Your calling.
We ask that You would reveal to them the root of the Bible, which is Your love, dear Father. Your love is not just for a select few, but for every creature, as You desire all to hear the Good News and be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4 WEB). Help them to understand that the meaning of life is not found in selfish ambitions, but in loving You and loving others as You have loved us (Matthew 22:37-40 WEB).
We pray for a spirit of repentance to fall upon them, that they would turn from their ways and align with Yours. Help them to see that a life surrendered to Jesus is not one of regret, but of renewal and hope. May they find the joy of being new creatures in Christ, with old things passed away and all things made new (2 Corinthians 5:17 WEB).
We also pray for ourselves, that we would not look back with regret, but press forward with hope and faith. Help us to embrace our new life in Christ, trusting that He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28 WEB).
We ask this all in Jesus' name, for it is in His name alone that we have access to Your throne of grace. It is by His stripes we are healed, and by His death and resurrection we are saved (Isaiah 53:5 WEB, Romans 10:9 WEB).