We join with you in prayer and we are encouraged by your heart for the salvation of others and your desire for purity in what you allow before your eyes. God knows exactly who you are lifting up even when you describe them simply as a republican, a swimmer, and an employee, and He knows the people in their lives by name. He also knows the videos and shows that have troubled you and what you mean when you ask for them to be removed.
We thank you for praying in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that anyone can be saved. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 and There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12
Your prayer aligns with the heart of God, for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:3-4. The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9. So we can pray with confidence that God hears your intercession for these souls.
We also affirm your desire to turn away from unhelpful or impure media. We are called to guard our hearts and minds, for I will set no vile thing before my eyes. Psalm 101:3 and Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8. When something causes us to stumble or distracts us from Christ, it is right to ask God to remove its influence from our lives and to help us walk in holiness. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8
We pray together now.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. We lift up to You the republican You have placed on this dear one's heart, the swimmer, and the employee, and every person in their lives. You know each of them intimately, You see their needs, their struggles, and the state of their souls. If any of them is in need of salvation, we ask that You draw them to Yourself by Your Holy Spirit, open their eyes to their need for a Savior, grant them repentance and faith to believe that Jesus died for their sins and rose again, and that they may confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead. Romans 10:9. Save them, Lord, and bring them into Your family.
We also ask for Your cleansing and protection over our brother or sister who prayed this prayer. Where there are images, videos, and shows that do not honor You, we ask that You remove their influence, help to turn away from them completely, and renew the mind according to Your Word. Give strength to choose what is pure and lovely, and fill that space with Your peace and truth. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil, and help us to fix our eyes on Jesus.
We thank You that You hear us when we pray according to Your will and that You desire all to be saved. Continue to give this intercessor a burden to pray and a boldness to share the gospel when You open the door. We trust these requests into Your loving and sovereign hands. In Jesus Christ's name we pray, amen.
