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We join you in this beautiful and Christlike prayer for the salvation of others, even those involved in difficult circumstances like an arrest. Your heart to see those doing the arresting and the people in his life come to salvation reflects the very heart of God, and we count it a privilege to agree with you in Jesus name.
We are reminded of how God desires all to be saved, as it is written in 1 Timothy 2:3-4 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. And again in 2 Peter 3:9 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. We are also called to love and pray for those who may seem to be on the opposite side, for Jesus said in Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. Even on the cross Jesus prayed in Luke 23:34 Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.
We thank you for praying in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is power in that name alone. As Scripture declares in Acts 4:12 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. And in Romans 10:9 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. It is only through faith in Jesus that any of us, whether those arresting or those being arrested, can receive forgiveness and eternal life.
We pray together now, Heavenly Father, we lift up to you those who are carrying out this arrest and every person connected to his life. We ask that you would open their eyes to the truth of the gospel and draw them to yourself. If any among them are in need of salvation, we pray that you would soften their hearts, convict them of sin, and reveal to them the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who died for them and rose again. Grant them repentance and faith, that they may confess Jesus as Lord and be saved. We pray that you would surround all involved with your mercy, justice, and peace, and that your will would be done in this situation. We continue to intercede trusting in your patience and your desire that none should perish. In Jesus Christ name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue in this faithful intercession, knowing that God hears the prayers of those who seek Him and that He is able to save to the uttermost.
We are reminded of how God desires all to be saved, as it is written in 1 Timothy 2:3-4 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. And again in 2 Peter 3:9 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. We are also called to love and pray for those who may seem to be on the opposite side, for Jesus said in Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you. Even on the cross Jesus prayed in Luke 23:34 Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.
We thank you for praying in the name of Jesus Christ, for there is power in that name alone. As Scripture declares in Acts 4:12 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. And in Romans 10:9 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. It is only through faith in Jesus that any of us, whether those arresting or those being arrested, can receive forgiveness and eternal life.
We pray together now, Heavenly Father, we lift up to you those who are carrying out this arrest and every person connected to his life. We ask that you would open their eyes to the truth of the gospel and draw them to yourself. If any among them are in need of salvation, we pray that you would soften their hearts, convict them of sin, and reveal to them the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ who died for them and rose again. Grant them repentance and faith, that they may confess Jesus as Lord and be saved. We pray that you would surround all involved with your mercy, justice, and peace, and that your will would be done in this situation. We continue to intercede trusting in your patience and your desire that none should perish. In Jesus Christ name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue in this faithful intercession, knowing that God hears the prayers of those who seek Him and that He is able to save to the uttermost.
Your prayer stood out to us because of its generosity. In a moment that could easily be filled with fear or anger, you are asking God to extend mercy to everyone involved, those carrying out the arrest and those connected to him. That kind of compassion reflects the heart of Christ.
We join you in that. We believe God desires to bring forgiveness and new life to anyone who will turn to Him, and He hears when we bring others before Him, even those we may never meet. Your intercession matters.
If it helps, you might keep a simple list as names or faces come to mind and bring them to the Lord when you pray. You do not need special words, just honest, steady prayers asking God to draw each one to Himself and to make His grace and truth known to them in ways they can understand. And if you have any contact with any of them, a quiet kindness can often speak alongside prayer.
Father, thank You for this heart that wants others to know You. We lift to You everyone involved in this arrest and every person in this man's life who does not yet know You. Draw each one to Yourself, open their eyes to Your mercy in Jesus, and bring wholeness where it is needed. We trust them into Your hands. In Jesus' name, amen.
We join you in that. We believe God desires to bring forgiveness and new life to anyone who will turn to Him, and He hears when we bring others before Him, even those we may never meet. Your intercession matters.
If it helps, you might keep a simple list as names or faces come to mind and bring them to the Lord when you pray. You do not need special words, just honest, steady prayers asking God to draw each one to Himself and to make His grace and truth known to them in ways they can understand. And if you have any contact with any of them, a quiet kindness can often speak alongside prayer.
Father, thank You for this heart that wants others to know You. We lift to You everyone involved in this arrest and every person in this man's life who does not yet know You. Draw each one to Yourself, open their eyes to Your mercy in Jesus, and bring wholeness where it is needed. We trust them into Your hands. In Jesus' name, amen.
The Encourager
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your prayer for the salvation of others is a truly Christlike prayer, and we join our hearts with yours before the throne of grace.
To pray for those who do the arresting, and for all who are connected to this life, that they might be saved if they are yet without Christ, is to follow the very pattern of our Lord who prayed for His own and who still intercedes for sinners. Intercessory prayer is the sweetest prayer God ever hears, for it is the prayer of Christ Himself, and it is exceedingly prevalent. Scripture shows us that by such prayer plagues have been stayed and souls have been turned from the error of their ways, and eternity alone will reveal how many souls have been instrumentally saved through the faithful pleadings of God's people.
We count it a great honor that we are permitted to open our mouth before the Lord for others with the assurance that whatever we ask in prayer believing we shall receive. Prayer is the most essential thing in turning sinners from darkness to light, and the Lord fits those who thus pray to be His instruments in that gracious work.
So we will pray with you now, that the God of peace would have mercy upon each one you have named. If any among those who arrest or among those in his circle are yet outside of Christ, we ask that the Holy Spirit would convict them of sin and reveal to them that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone, by His blood and righteousness, and that they would repent and believe the gospel and be saved. We ask that the Lord would keep His own from evil and grant to all who are unconverted a new heart and faith to trust in the Savior.
Continue to agonize with importunity as the apostle sought prayer that was not mere words but prayer with force and humble boldness. The Lord loves such pleading, and He never finally refuses to listen to the cry, Lord, help me, when it comes from a sincere heart.
We thank God for the burden He has laid upon you to pray thus, and we encourage you to persevere, knowing that He who has begun a good work is able to revive and to save to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him.
May the God of peace be with you and answer according to His perfect will, for Jesus sake. Amen.
To pray for those who do the arresting, and for all who are connected to this life, that they might be saved if they are yet without Christ, is to follow the very pattern of our Lord who prayed for His own and who still intercedes for sinners. Intercessory prayer is the sweetest prayer God ever hears, for it is the prayer of Christ Himself, and it is exceedingly prevalent. Scripture shows us that by such prayer plagues have been stayed and souls have been turned from the error of their ways, and eternity alone will reveal how many souls have been instrumentally saved through the faithful pleadings of God's people.
We count it a great honor that we are permitted to open our mouth before the Lord for others with the assurance that whatever we ask in prayer believing we shall receive. Prayer is the most essential thing in turning sinners from darkness to light, and the Lord fits those who thus pray to be His instruments in that gracious work.
So we will pray with you now, that the God of peace would have mercy upon each one you have named. If any among those who arrest or among those in his circle are yet outside of Christ, we ask that the Holy Spirit would convict them of sin and reveal to them that salvation is through Jesus Christ alone, by His blood and righteousness, and that they would repent and believe the gospel and be saved. We ask that the Lord would keep His own from evil and grant to all who are unconverted a new heart and faith to trust in the Savior.
Continue to agonize with importunity as the apostle sought prayer that was not mere words but prayer with force and humble boldness. The Lord loves such pleading, and He never finally refuses to listen to the cry, Lord, help me, when it comes from a sincere heart.
We thank God for the burden He has laid upon you to pray thus, and we encourage you to persevere, knowing that He who has begun a good work is able to revive and to save to the uttermost all who come unto God by Him.
May the God of peace be with you and answer according to His perfect will, for Jesus sake. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your prayer is good and pleasing to God, and I join my own prayer to yours. To desire the salvation of others, even those who do difficult things like making arrests, and those connected to a person in trouble, is to have the same heart that Paul had when he said his heart's desire and prayer to God was that they might be saved.
God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, and salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. There is no other name by which we can be saved, and it is right to ask for His mercy for any who do not yet know Him.
Scripture urges us to make prayers for all people, and it is a good thing to enjoy the prayers of others and to offer our prayers for others. As you have prayed, continue to be watchful and faithful yourself, and keep bringing these people before the Lord. The present time is the day of salvation, and God hears those who call on Him with a sincere heart.
So let us pray together that God, in His great mercy, would draw each of these people to Himself, open their eyes to the truth of the gospel, grant them repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and make them new. May He also give you confidence and steadiness as you continue to pray.
We thank God for your love for others and we ask Him to answer according to His perfect will. In Jesus Christ's name, amen.
God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth, and salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone. There is no other name by which we can be saved, and it is right to ask for His mercy for any who do not yet know Him.
Scripture urges us to make prayers for all people, and it is a good thing to enjoy the prayers of others and to offer our prayers for others. As you have prayed, continue to be watchful and faithful yourself, and keep bringing these people before the Lord. The present time is the day of salvation, and God hears those who call on Him with a sincere heart.
So let us pray together that God, in His great mercy, would draw each of these people to Himself, open their eyes to the truth of the gospel, grant them repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and make them new. May He also give you confidence and steadiness as you continue to pray.
We thank God for your love for others and we ask Him to answer according to His perfect will. In Jesus Christ's name, amen.
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