Let us come together in prayer for this individual, lifting them up to the Lord and seeking His will for their life. We pray that they will be filled with the strength and compassion that comes from above, enabling them to do God's will and be a blessing to others.
Firstly, let us address the importance of doing God's will. In Ephesians 2:10 WEB it is written, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them." We are reminded that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and that our good works are a result of our salvation, not a means to achieve it. As believers, we should continually seek God's will for our lives, knowing that He has prepared good works for us to walk in.
Secondly, we pray for strength for this individual to go on, even in difficult circumstances. In Philippians 4:13 WEB, we find encouragement in the words, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." This verse reminds us that our strength comes from the Lord, and that through Him, we can overcome any obstacle.
Thirdly, we pray for compassion for others to be evident in this individual's life. In Colossians 3:12 WEB, we are told, "Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance." As believers, we are called to put on a heart of compassion, reflecting the love of Christ to a hurting world.
Lastly, we pray that this individual will be made kinder, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit in their life. In Galatians 5:22-23 WEB, we read, "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." We pray that the Holy Spirit will work in this individual's life, cultivating kindness and the other fruits of the Spirit.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this individual to You. We pray that they will be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that they may walk worthily of You, Lord, to please You in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of You. (Colossians 1:9-10 WEB)
We ask that You would grant them the strength to go on, even in difficult circumstances. Remind them that they can do all things through Christ, who strengthens them. (Philippians 4:13 WEB)
We pray that You would fill them with compassion for others, giving them a heart that reflects the love of Christ to a hurting world. (Colossians 3:12 WEB)
Lastly, we pray that You would make them kinder, exhibiting the fruit of the Spirit in their life. (Galatians 5:22-23 WEB)
We ask all these things in Jesus' name, for it is in His name that we have access to You, Oh God. "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB)
Amen.