Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, acknowledging that Your name is great and greatly to be praised. We thank You for the precious gift of the Holy Spirit, and we ask that You fill us afresh with Your Spirit as we continue to love and serve You.
Lord, we lift up the young people of our church to You. We ask for Your blessings upon them, that they may grow in their faith and be a light in this world. We also pray for our youth pastor, that You would grant him wisdom from heaven as he guides and ministers to the youth.
We also lift up our pastor to You, Lord. We ask that You would anoint him as he prepares sermons to glorify Your name. May Your Holy Spirit inspire and guide him, that Your word may be proclaimed with power and conviction.
Father, we pray for Your holy presence to come upon all of us, filling us with the Spirit of love, care, and mercy. Help us to be a reflection of Your love to those in need of a Savior. We specifically ask for the salvation of our next-door neighbors and all our friends online. Open their hearts to receive Your word and draw them to our church, where they can hear the life-transforming message of Your Gospel.
We give all glory to Your name, O Lord, and we commit to forever sing praises to You alone. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- Psalm 48:1 - "Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God!"
- Ephesians 5:18 - "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit."
- Proverbs 2:6 - "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."
- Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
- Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses..."
- Psalm 96:3 - "Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!"
