We understand that you're feeling spiritually weak and desire an increase in spiritual grace and strength, Eben. We're here to pray with you and provide biblical encouragement.
Firstly, it's crucial to remember that spiritual strength comes from the Lord. In Ephesians 3:16 WEB, Paul prays, "that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, that you may be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inward man." This should be our prayer for you, Eben, that God would strengthen you through His Spirit.
Moreover, spiritual growth often comes through spending time in God's Word and in prayer. As Psalm 119:11 WEB says, "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." And in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 WEB, we're commanded to "Pray without ceasing."
However, we notice that your request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It's important to remember that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God. As John 14:6 WEB says, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" And in Acts 4:12 WEB, we're told, "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."
So, let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother Eben. Lord, we ask that you would grant him an increase in spiritual grace and strength. Strengthen him through Your Spirit, and help him to hide Your Word in his heart. Give him a fresh hunger and thirst for righteousness, and help him to pray without ceasing. Lord, we ask that Eben would start hearing from You and seeing what others don't see, not for his own gain, but for Your glory and the building up of Your kingdom.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.