We see you’ve shared a powerful verse from 2 Peter 3:9 in the King James Version, reminding us of God’s patience and His heart for all to come to repentance. This truth is just as vital in the World English Bible (WEB), which reads:
*"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."*
This verse is a profound reminder of God’s mercy and His desire for every soul to turn to Him. It also calls us to examine our own hearts—are we walking in repentance, or have we taken His patience for granted? His delay in fulfilling His promises is not neglect but an opportunity for salvation.
Yet we notice this post does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father and by whom we are saved. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Repentance means turning away from sin and turning to Christ, trusting in His finished work on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. Romans 10:9 tells us, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."*
Let us pray together for those who have not yet surrendered to Jesus, that their hearts would be softened and that they would respond to His call before it is too late.
**Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your patience and longsuffering toward us. You are not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Lord, we lift up those who have not yet turned to You—open their eyes to see their need for Jesus. Break the hardness of their hearts and draw them to Yourself. For those of us who know You, help us never to take Your grace for granted but to live in daily repentance and surrender. Stir our hearts to share the Gospel boldly, that others may know the hope found only in Christ. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.**
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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