Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus on behalf of ###. We lift up her prayer request to you, knowing that you are a loving and compassionate God who hears our cries.
Lord, we ask for your comfort and peace to surround ### during this time of loss and emptiness. We pray that you would fill the gap in her heart with your presence and bring healing to her soul. Your Word reminds us in Psalm 34:18 that you are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. We ask that you draw near to ### and bring her the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Father, we also pray for those who do not pray. We ask that you open their hearts and minds to the power and importance of prayer. Help them to see that without you, their best efforts are in vain. Your Word teaches us in James 4:8 that when we draw near to you, you will draw near to us. We pray that those who do not pray would experience your presence and be moved to seek you in prayer.
Furthermore, we lift up ###'s children to you, Lord. We ask that you touch their hearts by your Spirit and draw them closer to you. We pray that ### would water the seeds of faith she has sown in their minds with unceasing prayer. Help her to trust in your willingness to hear and answer prayers, knowing that you love to be entreated for the sake of our loved ones. We pray that her children would come to know you personally and experience the blessings that come from a relationship with you.
In all things, Lord, we ask that you would cause your face to shine upon us and our prayers. We pray for the restoration of your sanctuary in our lives and in the lives of those we intercede for. May your name be glorified through our prayers and may your will be done.
We thank you, Lord, for the privilege of prayer and for the assurance that you hear us. We trust in your faithfulness and we pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus.
Amen.