We join you in lifting up these souls before our heavenly Father and we rejoice that you have brought these requests in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to God and salvation.
We agree with you in praying for this boy and for all the people in his life, and for the other individual you mentioned and all those connected to him. It is the heart of God that none should perish but all should come to repentance. As it is written, 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. We pray that if any of them have not yet believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit would draw them, open their eyes, and bring them to confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, for with such faith they will be saved, Romans 10:9. There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12, and Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6.
We also join you in praying for children here and in other countries and for safety on social media. Children are precious to the Lord, for Jesus said, Allow the little children to come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these, Matthew 19:14, and Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh, Psalm 127:3. We pray that God would protect their innocence, guard their minds and hearts, and raise up parents, leaders, and platforms to act with righteousness and accountability. We ask the Lord to expose what is evil and to put a hedge of protection around the young, and to give wisdom to those who make laws and oversee technology so that what is harmful is restrained.
We hear your honest request to avoid looking at others and we commend your desire for purity. God calls us to guard our eyes and our heart, for what we look upon shapes what we desire. Job said, I made a covenant with my eyes, how then should I look lustfully at a young woman, Job 31:1, and Jesus taught, Everyone who gazes at a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart, Matthew 5:28. We encourage you to set a guard before your eyes as the psalmist prayed, I will set no vile thing before my eyes, Psalm 101:3, and to fill your mind with what honors God, 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, think about these things, Philippians 4:8. When temptation comes, turn your gaze away, flee youthful lusts, and fix your eyes on Christ.
We pray together now.
Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this boy and every person in his life, and the other person we have been asked to pray for and all those in his life. If any of them are not yet saved, we ask that You would have mercy, draw them by Your Spirit, convict them of sin, and reveal to them the cross and resurrection of Jesus. Grant them repentance and faith so they may be born again and become children of God. Surround them with witnesses who will speak the gospel with love and truth.
Lord, we ask for Your protection over children everywhere, whether near or in other nations. Keep them safe from exploitation, deception, and impurity on social media and in every place. Give discernment to parents and guardians and stir the hearts of those with influence to make these spaces safe. Let Your justice and mercy prevail for the little ones whom You love.
Father, we also lift up the one who prayed this request. Grant strength to keep a covenant with the eyes and to walk in purity. Help to look away from what does not honor You and to look to Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. Renew the mind daily by Your Word and fill the heart with love for what is pure and holy. When weakness comes, provide a way of escape and restore joy in Your presence.
We thank You that You hear us when we pray in Jesus name. We trust Your will to save, to protect, and to sanctify. In Jesus Christ name we pray, amen.