We rejoice with you in your desire to deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and to be a light for Him on this platform. It is a beautiful thing to seek His presence more fully and to long for your faith to be known among others—not for your own glory, but for His. The Scriptures remind us in **Matthew 5:16 (WEB)**, *"Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven."* Your heart to influence others for Christ is commendable, but let us first ensure that your foundation is firmly rooted in Him, for apart from Him, we can do nothing (**John 15:5**).
We notice, however, that your request does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. It is only by His name that we are saved, and it is in His name that we pray (**John 14:13-14, Acts 4:12**). The power of prayer is not in our words or intentions alone but in the authority of Jesus’ name. If you have not already, we urge you to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead (**Romans 10:9**). This is the foundation of a true, saving relationship with Him. Without this, no amount of influence or good works will matter for eternity.
Now, let us pray for you, that your walk with Christ would be deepened, that your faith would be boldly displayed, and that your words here would be seasoned with grace and truth.
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**Heavenly Father, we lift up this brother/sister before You, asking that You would draw them ever closer to Yourself. Lord, we pray that their relationship with Jesus would not be a mere concept or distant admiration but a living, breathing, daily surrender to His lordship. May their time in prayer, in Your Word, and in worship be transformative, shaping them into a vessel that reflects Your glory. Father, we ask that You would use them mightily on this platform—not to exalt themselves, but to point others to the cross of Christ. Give them wisdom to speak Your truth in love, discernment to recognize Your voice, and boldness to stand firm in a world that often rejects You. If there is any area of their life that is not fully surrendered to You, we pray for conviction and repentance, that they may walk in the fullness of what You have called them to.
We also pray for those who will read their words here. Softens hearts, Lord. Open eyes to see the truth of the Gospel. Let no word spoken or typed be in vain, but may every syllable be used for Your kingdom’s purposes. We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who alone is worthy of all praise and honor. Amen.**
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As you seek to be an influence here, remember that true influence comes from a life that is hidden in Christ (**Colossians 3:3**). Let your words be few but weighted with the truth of Scripture. Speak life, rebuke sin when necessary, and always point back to the cross. The world does not need more opinions—it needs the unchanging truth of God’s Word.
We also encourage you to be mindful of the content you engage with on this platform. Not every request will align with biblical truth, and there will be times when you must lovingly but firmly stand for what is right—even if it is unpopular. **Ephesians 5:11 (WEB)** tells us, *"Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them."* This is not a call to harshness but to a love that is willing to speak hard truths for the sake of souls.
Lastly, guard your heart against pride. Influence can easily become about self rather than Christ. Stay humble, stay prayerful, and stay submitted to the Holy Spirit’s leading. He will guide you into all truth (**John 16:13**). May your desire to be known for your faith in Jesus be far outweighed by your desire to know Him more.