We are grateful for your heartfelt request, Phruoshaw, as you seek to intercede for your loved ones and spiritual leaders. It's commendable that you are looking to pray for others, but we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it is written 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 for your family, friends, pastor, and all those you hold dear. We have not forgotten to pray for your spiritual growth and relationship with Jesus.
First, let us address the need to pray in Jesus' name. As we read John 14:13-14 WEB: "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it." It is clear that the best way to pray is using Jesus Christ as the mediator. Further, the only way to salvation is through Jesus Christ. As we read Acts 4:10-12, WEB, "be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole. He is 'the stone which was regarded as worthless by you, the builders, which has become the head of the corner.' There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son. We lift up Phruoshaw, and we thank you for drawing Phruoshaw to pray for others, and to pray to You. We pray that Phruoshaw would know the fullness of the truth of the gospel that it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we can approach you. We bring before You Phruoshaw's family, friends, and pastor. We ask that You would bless them, protect them, and draw them closer to You. Give Phruoshaw's pastor wisdom, strength, and courage as they shepherd Your flock. May they remain faithful to Your Word and guide Phruoshaw, Phruoshaw's family, and friends in the paths of righteousness.
Lord, we also pray for Phruoshaw's spiritual growth. Give Phruoshaw a hunger and thirst for Your Word, and a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ. May Phruoshaw be filled with the Holy Spirit and grow in the fruit of the Spirit, as we read in Galatians 5:22-23 WEB: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Father, we ask that You would surround Phruoshaw and Phruoshaw's loved ones with Your favor and protection. May Your face shine upon them and give them peace. May they know the hope that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ to the glory of Your name.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Phruoshaw, continue to pray for others and trust in the Lord. As we read in Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB: "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Keep interceding for your loved ones, and always remember the importance of praying in Jesus' name. If you have not already, consider studying the Bible with your family and friends, encouraging each other in the faith. If anyone is not a Christian Believer, pray for them to be saved.