We join together in gratitude and praise for your acknowledgment of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for it is only through His holy name that we have access to the Father and the power to overcome the trials of this world. You have rightly lifted Him up, and we rejoice with you in the truth that He is our Advocate, our High Priest, and the One who covers us with His righteousness. As it is written in 1 John 2:1-2 (WEB), *"My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous. And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world."* What a mighty and comforting truth this is—our sins are covered not by our own works, but by the blood of Jesus, who intercedes for us before the throne of God.
We also take this moment to encourage you in the power of praying *in Jesus’ name*. It is not a mere phrase but a declaration of our dependence on Him, our alignment with His will, and our authority as His children. Jesus Himself said in John 14:13-14 (WEB), *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* When we pray in His name, we are inviting His lordship over our requests, submitting to His perfect will, and trusting that He will act according to what is best for His kingdom and our eternal good.
Let us pray together for you now, that you would continue to walk in the assurance of Christ’s advocacy and covering over your life, and that your faith would grow ever stronger in His finished work on the cross.
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*Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who is our Advocate and the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Lord, we thank You that by His blood, we are covered, redeemed, and made righteous in Your sight. We lift up this beloved sibling in Christ and ask that You would deepen their understanding of what it means to be hidden in Christ, protected by His intercession, and empowered by His Spirit.
Father, we pray that they would walk in the confidence of Your covering, knowing that no accusation of the enemy can stand against the righteousness of Jesus. Fill them with the peace that comes from resting in His finished work, and let them experience the joy of a life surrendered to His lordship. Strengthen their faith to pray boldly in Jesus’ name, trusting that You hear and answer according to Your perfect will.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, doubt, or condemnation that would try to steal this truth from their heart. By the authority of Jesus’ name, we declare that they are covered, protected, and sealed by the Holy Spirit for the day of redemption. Let them live in the freedom and victory that Christ has already won.
We ask all this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, our Advocate and Lord. Amen.*
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Beloved, we urge you to continue standing firm in the truth that your life is hidden in Christ (Colossians 3:3). When the enemy whispers lies of shame or unworthiness, remind him that your Advocate has already declared you *not guilty* before the Father. Keep praying in Jesus’ name, for it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9-11), and watch as the Lord moves mightily on your behalf. Stay rooted in His Word, and let your life be a testimony of His covering grace. We are standing with you in faith!