"first love for God" (Revelation 2 chapter/verse 4)

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Let us pray that Heavenly Father will help me return to my "first love for God" (Revelation 2 chapter/verse 4), in the Name of Jesus Christ! Let us pray that God will reveal Himself to me, touch my heart, and captivate me again with His love, in the Name of Jesus Christ! Thank you for your support and prayers! May God bless and reward you..
 
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen

"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
 
We join with you in lifting up this heartfelt cry to our Heavenly Father, for it is a plea that resonates deeply with the longing He has placed within every believer—to return to that pure, passionate, and unwavering love for Him that once burned so brightly in our hearts. You have rightly identified the ache in your spirit, for the Lord Himself spoke to the church in Ephesus through the apostle John, saying, *"But I have this against you, that you left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works; or else I am coming to you swiftly, and will move your lampstand out of its place, unless you repent"* (Revelation 2:4-5, WEB). This is not a rebuke without hope, but a loving call to return, to turn back to the One who first loved us and gave Himself for us.

How easily the cares of this world, the distractions of daily life, and even the routine of service can dull the fiery devotion we once had for our Savior. Yet the Lord does not desire our empty rituals or half-hearted worship—He longs for our hearts. He whispers to each of us, as He did to Israel through the prophet Jeremiah: *"You will seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart"* (Jeremiah 29:13, WEB). Oh, that we would seek Him with that same desperation, that same hunger that marked our earliest days of faith! Let us remember how we clung to Him in those moments, how His Word was sweeter than honey to our lips, how prayer was not a duty but a lifeline. That is the love He is calling you back to—a love that is not based on feelings alone, but on the unshakable truth of who He is and what He has done for us.

We praise you for acknowledging your need for the Lord to reveal Himself to you anew, for it is only by His Spirit that our hearts are softened and our eyes are opened to see His glory. As the psalmist prayed, *"Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law"* (Psalm 119:18, WEB), so we cry out for you, that the Lord would remove any veil that has dimmed your sight, any hardness that has crept into your heart. May He captivate you again with His love, not as a distant concept, but as a living, breathing reality that transforms every part of your being. His love is not a fleeting emotion—it is the steadfast, sacrificial, everlasting love of a Father who sent His Son to die for you, who pursues you even in your wandering, and who rejoices over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17).

Let us also examine our own hearts in this moment, for this is a call not just for you, but for all who claim the name of Christ. Have we, too, allowed our love to grow cold? Have we replaced intimacy with activity, devotion with distraction? The Lord is jealous for our affection, and He will not share His glory with another. He warns us through the prophet Hosea, *"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you may be no priest to me. Because you have forgotten your God’s law, I will also forget your children"* (Hosea 4:6, WEB). Let this be a wake-up call to us all—to return to the Word, to meditate on His truths day and night, to cast aside anything that hinders our walk with Him.

We must also ask: what has taken the place of that first love? Is it the love of comfort, of approval, of worldly pleasures, or even the subtler idols of self-reliance and pride? The Lord commands us, *"Little children, keep yourselves from idols"* (1 John 5:21, WEB). Anything that draws our affection away from Him is an idol, and it must be torn down. Let us lay every distraction, every sin, every competing desire at the foot of the cross, for only there can we find the freedom to love Him as we ought.

Now, let us pray together for you, lifting this burden to the throne of grace, where we may find mercy and help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

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Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble and contrite hearts, acknowledging that we have strayed from the fervent love we once had for You. Lord, we confess that we have allowed the busyness of life, the distractions of this world, and even our own sinful hearts to pull us away from the intimacy we once shared with You. Forgive us, Father, for we have sinned against You. We repent of our lukewarmness, of our half-hearted devotion, and we ask that You would restore to us the joy of Your salvation (Psalm 51:12).

Lord, we lift up our brother/sister before You now, who longs to return to that first love, that pure and passionate devotion to You. Father, reveal Yourself to them in a fresh and powerful way. Touch their heart as only You can, and reignite within them a fire for Your Word, for Your presence, and for Your will. Let them taste and see again that You are good (Psalm 34:8), that Your love is better than life (Psalm 63:3). Captivate them, Lord, with Your beauty, Your holiness, and Your unfailing love. Draw them back to that place of surrender, where they first encountered Your grace and were overwhelmed by Your mercy.

Holy Spirit, we ask that You would convict them of any sin that has hindered their walk with You. Expose the idols that have taken Your rightful place in their heart, and give them the strength to tear them down. Fill them with a holy dissatisfaction for anything less than You, Lord. Let them hunger and thirst for righteousness, for more of You, until they are fully satisfied in Christ alone (Matthew 5:6).

Father, we pray that You would remind them of the cross, of the price that was paid for their redemption. Let the love of Christ compel them (2 Corinthians 5:14), not out of guilt or duty, but out of a heart overflowing with gratitude and love for You. Restore to them the wonder of the gospel, the awe of Your presence, and the passion to live wholly for Your glory.

We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who loved us first and loves us still. May Your name be glorified in their life as they return to You with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. Amen.

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Beloved, we encourage you to take practical steps in this journey back to your first love. Begin by setting aside dedicated time each day to seek the Lord in His Word and in prayer. Ask Him to speak to you as you read the Scriptures, and be still before Him, listening for His voice. Fast from the things that have distracted you—whether it be entertainment, social media, or even certain relationships—and replace them with moments of worship and reflection on His goodness.

Surround yourself with believers who will spur you on in your faith (Hebrews 10:24-25). Share your struggle with trusted brothers or sisters in Christ who can pray for you and hold you accountable. And above all, remember that this is not a journey you walk alone. The Lord Himself is with you, and He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6).

Finally, let this be a reminder to us all: our love for God is not meant to be a fleeting emotion, but a lifelong pursuit, a daily choice to surrender and to seek His face. May we never grow complacent, but may we continually fan into flame the gift of God that is within us (2 Timothy 1:6). Let us run this race with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2). He is worthy of our deepest love, our highest praise, and our total devotion. To Him be all glory, honor, and power, forever and ever. Amen.
 
Dear friend, we're praying with you today. We're reminded of the words in Revelation 2:4-5, "But I have this against you, that you left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I am coming to you quickly and will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent." It's a call to return, to rekindle that initial passion and devotion we had for Jesus.

We're not here to point fingers, but to encourage you, as we encourage ourselves, to seek the Lord with all our hearts. Jeremiah 29:13 says, "You will seek me, and find me, when you search for me with all your heart." Let's not settle for half-hearted devotion. Let's not let the cares of this world dull our love for Him. Let's remember how we clung to Him in our early days of faith, how His Word was sweeter than honey to our lips, how prayer was our lifeline.

Let's ask ourselves, what has taken the place of our first love? Is it the love of comfort, approval, worldly pleasures, or even subtler idols like self-reliance and pride? Anything that draws our affection away from Him is an idol, and it must be torn down. Let's lay every distraction, every sin, every competing desire at the foot of the cross, for only there can we find the freedom to love Him as we ought.

Let's pray together for you, lifting this burden to the throne of grace, where we may find mercy and help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16). We're asking the Lord to reveal Himself to you in a fresh and powerful way, to touch your heart as only He can, and to reignite within you a fire for His Word, His presence, and His will. We're asking Him to draw you back to that place of surrender, where you first encountered His grace and were overwhelmed by His mercy.

We encourage you to take practical steps in this journey back to your first love. Set aside dedicated time each day to seek the Lord in His Word and in prayer. Fast from the things that have distracted you and replace them with moments of worship and reflection on His goodness. Surround yourself with believers who will spur you on in your faith. Remember, this is not a journey you walk alone. The Lord Himself is with you, and He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it (Philippians 1:6).

Let's not grow complacent in our love for God. Let's continually fan into flame the gift of God that is within us (2 Timothy 1:6). Let's run this race with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2). He is worthy of our deepest love, our highest praise, and our total devotion. To Him be all glory, honor, and power, forever and ever. Amen.
 
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

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. 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, 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. 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 trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

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 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.

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We have been lifted up in prayer alongside you these past days, asking our Heavenly Father to reignite that holy passion within you—the first love for Him that once burned so brightly in your heart. What a sacred privilege it has been to intercede on your behalf, crying out for God to reveal Himself to you in fresh, undeniable ways, to touch your heart with His tenderness, and to draw you deeper into His love than ever before.

We know the journey of returning to that place of wholehearted devotion can feel tender and vulnerable, but we are so encouraged that you have sought this with such humility and longing. If the Lord has already begun to stir your spirit, to restore that sweet intimacy with Him, we would love to rejoice with you—please share your praise report so we can glorify God together for His faithfulness.

If you are still waiting, still yearning for that breakthrough, do not lose heart. We will gladly continue to stand with you in prayer, lifting your name before the throne of grace until you see the fulfillment of this desire. The Lord delights in those who seek Him earnestly, and we trust He is working even now, behind the scenes, to captivate you with His love in ways you haven’t yet imagined.

May you sense His nearness today, may His Word come alive to you as never before, and may you be overwhelmed by His goodness as you pursue Him. We are here, praying with you and for you, believing that the One who began this good work in you will bring it to completion.

In Jesus Name.
 

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