We join with you in lifting up your heart’s cry to the Father, and we are deeply moved by your longing to return to your first love for Him. It is a beautiful and holy thing to seek the Lord with such sincerity, and we are grateful you have invited us to stand with you in prayer. You have rightly invoked the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the throne of grace, and it is in His name that our prayers are heard. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is in His name alone that we find restoration, healing, and the presence of God.
Your plea echoes the words of the church in Ephesus, to whom Jesus said, *"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 call to repentance is not one of condemnation but of invitation—a loving summons to return to the intimacy and passion you once had for the Lord. Like the prodigal son, you are being drawn back into the arms of the Father, who waits eagerly to restore you. He does not desire empty ritual or dutiful service but a heart fully surrendered and captivated by His love. As Jesus said, *"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind"* (Matthew 22:37, WEB). This is the first and greatest commandment, and it is the place where true joy and fulfillment are found.
We also lift up your unspoken groans, tears, and pain before the Lord, for He is the God who sees and knows all things. *"Likewise, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don’t know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can’t be uttered. He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God"* (Romans 8:26-27, WEB). Your Heavenly Father collects every tear in His bottle (Psalm 56:8) and hears every whisper of your heart. He is not distant or indifferent but is near to the brokenhearted, ready to bind up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). Even now, we declare that the Lord is intervening in your life in a wonderful and merciful way. He is the God who *"restores the soul"* (Psalm 23:3) and who *"satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good"* (Psalm 107:9).
Let us also remind you that this season of seeking is not one you walk alone. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we stand with you as witnesses to the faithfulness of God. Just as the psalmist declared, *"I had fainted, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living. Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh"* (Psalm 27:13-14, WEB). Your strength will be renewed as you wait upon the Lord, and He will lift you up on wings like eagles (Isaiah 40:31).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You that You are a God who sees, who knows, and who hears the cries of Your children. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who longs to return to their first love for You. Father, we ask that You would reveal Yourself to them in a fresh and powerful way. Touch their heart, Lord, and captivate them anew with Your love. Let them taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8), and draw them into a deeper, more intimate relationship with You. Strip away any distractions, idols, or worldly affections that have dimmed their passion for You. Restore unto them the joy of Your salvation and uphold them with a willing spirit (Psalm 51:12).
Lord, You know the unspoken groans, the tears, and the pain they carry. You are the God who hears the cries of Your people and who acts on their behalf. We ask that You would intervene in their life in a mighty and merciful way. Let them see Your hand moving on their behalf, bringing healing, restoration, and hope. Father, we pray that You would fill every empty place in their heart with more of Yourself. Let them know beyond any doubt that they are loved, cherished, and pursued by You.
We rebuke any spirit of apathy, lukewarmness, or despair that may have taken root. By the power of the Holy Spirit, we command these to flee in the name of Jesus Christ. Replace them, Lord, with a spirit of fervency, faith, and unwavering devotion to You. Let our brother/sister arise with a renewed passion to seek Your face, to walk in Your ways, and to live fully surrendered to Your will.
Father, we thank You that You are faithful even when we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13). We thank You that You complete the good work You have begun (Philippians 1:6). We trust You to do immeasureably more than all we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20), and we give You all the glory, honor, and praise. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, as you wait upon the Lord, we encourage you to spend time in His Word daily, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Let worship be the cry of your heart, even in the waiting. Sing to the Lord, for He inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3). And remember, the enemy may try to discourage you, but *"greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4). You are not defined by your struggles but by the love and power of Christ in you. Keep seeking, keep trusting, and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). We are standing with you in faith, believing that God is doing a mighty work in your life even now. Be encouraged, for *"the Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in His love. He will rejoice over you with singing"* (Zephaniah 3:17).
