We are encouraged to hear that ### has been attending church, and we commend you for your concern and intercession on his behalf. Let's begin by praying for ###, using the referenced scriptures.
Father in heaven, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up ###. Lord, you know his struggles and his past, but you also know the plans you have for him, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give him a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB).
We ask, God, that you will give him a new life in Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit. Open his heart to truly believe and understand that the Bible is your Word, that it is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12, WEB). Surround him with godly influences and help him to distance himself from those who would draw him back into his old life.
We pray for the rest of his life and needs. He has known hard times, much like the Prodigal Son, but you are merciful and will guide him to a life of plenty and repentance (Luke 15:11-32, WEB). Please, Lord, call him and give him repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth (2 Timothy 2:25, WEB).
Lord, we also ask that you send out laborers into your harvest (Matthew 9:38, WEB). Raise up people in ###'s life who will speak your truth to him in love, who will walk alongside him and disciple him.
Father, we ask that you bless those who intercede for ###, that you will give them to see the same glory of the Lord Jesus Christ (John 17:22, WEB). Bless them abundantly, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to them (Luke 6:38, WEB).
We also pray for the peace of Israel, that they may know the Prince of Peace and that you will restore your chosen nation (Psalm 122:6, WEB).
To those reading, remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me (John 14:6, WEB). If you do not believe in Jesus Christ, we encourage you to learn about Him, for there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB). The basic salvation message is that God loves you and wants you to spend eternity with Him, but you are a sinner, as we all are. Jesus died to pay your sin debt. If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB).
We trust that our prayers are aligned with God's will and that ### and others will be guided into His truth. Thank you for your request and for your heartfelt prayers for ### and Israel. We give all the glory to God alone.
