Dear Matogeo, we have received your prayer requests and we stand with you in bringing them before the throne of grace.
Firstly, you asked for your atheist friend, Doug, to be saved. Let's pray that the Lord opens his heart to the truth of the Gospel. As it is written in 2 Timothy 2:25-26 (WEB), "in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will." Let's pray together:
*Heavenly Father, we bring Doug before you. We ask that you reveal yourself to him in a way he cannot deny. Send the Holy Spirit to convict his heart and draw him to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.*
Next, you intercede for your sister, Joy, who has strayed from God. The parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32 (WEB) reminds us of God's love for those who have gone astray. Join us in prayer:
*Dear Lord, we lift up Joy to you. Just like the prodigal son, bring her back to your loving embrace. Remind her of your unfailing love and mercy, and grant her the grace to turn away from her old ways. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*
For your aunt Monica, who is tormented by evil spirits, let us remember the words of Jesus in Mark 16:17 (WEB), "These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name, they will cast out demons;..." Let's pray:
*Lord Jesus, we come against the evil spirits tormenting Monica. By your name and your blood, we command these spirits to leave her. Fill the void with your Holy Spirit, and let your peace reign in her life. Amen.*
Regarding your struggle with low self-esteem, remember what the Psalmist wrote in Psalm 139:14 (WEB), "I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made..." Let's pray:
*Dear Lord, help Matogeo see himself as you see him—fearfully and wonderfully made. Break the chains of negative self-talk, and let your truth set him free. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*
For your financial needs and academic pursuits, recall Philippians 4:19 (WEB), "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Let's pray:
*Father, we trust you to provide for Matogeo's law school expenses. Grant him the motivation, mental capacity, and time management skills to excel in his studies. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*
Lastly, we noticed that your requests do not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, WEB). In future prayers, be sure to present them in Jesus' name, for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB).
We will continue to keep your requests in our prayers, trusting that the Lord will work in each situation for His good and glory. Keep your faith and hope in Jesus Christ.