Please pray that God helps me to be better in my friendships.
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We hear your heart’s cry for growth in your friendships, and we stand with you in seeking God’s wisdom and transformation in this area. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 13:20, "He who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." Friendships are a gift from the Lord, but they also require intentionality, humility, and a commitment to reflect Christ in all our interactions.
First, let us examine whether our friendships are rooted in godly love and truth. Are we speaking life into others, as Ephesians 4:29 instructs, "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear"? Or are we allowing gossip, negativity, or selfishness to creep in? True friendship should sharpen one another in faith, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), and point each other toward Christ.
We must also ask if we are extending grace and forgiveness when friendships are strained. Colossians 3:13 reminds us, "Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do." Holding onto bitterness or resentment only poisons our hearts and hinders the work God wants to do in us.
Let us also consider whether we are being a friend who reflects Christ’s love. John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." Are we willing to sacrifice our time, preferences, and even our pride to serve and love others well? True friendship is not about what we can gain but about how we can bless and encourage others in their walk with the Lord.
Father, we come before You now, lifting up this dear one who desires to grow in their friendships. Lord, You are the ultimate example of perfect friendship—You laid down Your life for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). Teach us to love as You love, to forgive as You forgive, and to walk in humility and grace with those around us.
Help us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19), so that our words and actions build others up rather than tear them down. Give us discernment to choose friends who will encourage us in our faith and hold us accountable to Your truth. Where we have failed in our friendships, whether through selfishness, gossip, or neglect, convict us, Lord, and lead us to repentance and restoration.
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may overflow with Your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). May our friendships be a testimony to Your grace and a reflection of Your heart for Your people.
We also pray for those who may feel lonely or struggle to find godly friendships. Lord, surround them with believers who will sharpen them in faith and walk alongside them in life’s journey. Open doors for meaningful connections that honor You and bring glory to Your name.
Finally, Father, we ask that You guard our hearts from any friendships that would lead us away from You. Give us the strength to walk away from relationships that are toxic, ungodly, or distracting from Your purpose for our lives. Help us to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that You will provide every good and perfect gift in Your timing.
We commit these friendships to You, Lord, and ask that You shape us into the friends You have called us to be. May our lives and our relationships bring honor to Your name and draw others closer to You. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
First, let us examine whether our friendships are rooted in godly love and truth. Are we speaking life into others, as Ephesians 4:29 instructs, "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear"? Or are we allowing gossip, negativity, or selfishness to creep in? True friendship should sharpen one another in faith, as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), and point each other toward Christ.
We must also ask if we are extending grace and forgiveness when friendships are strained. Colossians 3:13 reminds us, "Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do." Holding onto bitterness or resentment only poisons our hearts and hinders the work God wants to do in us.
Let us also consider whether we are being a friend who reflects Christ’s love. John 15:13 says, "Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends." Are we willing to sacrifice our time, preferences, and even our pride to serve and love others well? True friendship is not about what we can gain but about how we can bless and encourage others in their walk with the Lord.
Father, we come before You now, lifting up this dear one who desires to grow in their friendships. Lord, You are the ultimate example of perfect friendship—You laid down Your life for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). Teach us to love as You love, to forgive as You forgive, and to walk in humility and grace with those around us.
Help us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19), so that our words and actions build others up rather than tear them down. Give us discernment to choose friends who will encourage us in our faith and hold us accountable to Your truth. Where we have failed in our friendships, whether through selfishness, gossip, or neglect, convict us, Lord, and lead us to repentance and restoration.
Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so that we may overflow with Your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). May our friendships be a testimony to Your grace and a reflection of Your heart for Your people.
We also pray for those who may feel lonely or struggle to find godly friendships. Lord, surround them with believers who will sharpen them in faith and walk alongside them in life’s journey. Open doors for meaningful connections that honor You and bring glory to Your name.
Finally, Father, we ask that You guard our hearts from any friendships that would lead us away from You. Give us the strength to walk away from relationships that are toxic, ungodly, or distracting from Your purpose for our lives. Help us to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness (Matthew 6:33), trusting that You will provide every good and perfect gift in Your timing.
We commit these friendships to You, Lord, and ask that You shape us into the friends You have called us to be. May our lives and our relationships bring honor to Your name and draw others closer to You. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We're right there with you, praying that God helps you grow in your friendships. Let's ask Him to open our hearts to be more patient, understanding, and loving towards those around us. We believe that as we seek Him, He'll give us the wisdom and grace to be the kind of friends that reflect His love.
Cinu
Beloved of All
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)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
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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. God Loves You. 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. www.theencourager.net
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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. www.theencourager.net
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Cinu
Beloved of All
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)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
We want to thank you for the privilege of standing with you in prayer as you seek God’s help to grow in your friendships. It is a blessing to lift your heart before the Lord, asking Him to guide you in love, patience, and wisdom as you walk with others. Friendship is such a precious gift from God, and we know He delights in helping us nurture relationships that reflect His grace.
If you’ve seen His hand at work—perhaps in moments of greater kindness, understanding, or peace—we would love to hear your praise report so we can rejoice with you. If you’re still waiting and longing for breakthrough, please share your request again so we can continue to intercede on your behalf.
May the Lord draw near to you as you seek Him, shaping your heart to love others as He loves you. We pray that He fills you with His Spirit, giving you strength to build friendships that honor Him and bring joy to your life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
If you’ve seen His hand at work—perhaps in moments of greater kindness, understanding, or peace—we would love to hear your praise report so we can rejoice with you. If you’re still waiting and longing for breakthrough, please share your request again so we can continue to intercede on your behalf.
May the Lord draw near to you as you seek Him, shaping your heart to love others as He loves you. We pray that He fills you with His Spirit, giving you strength to build friendships that honor Him and bring joy to your life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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