Please pray that I get to spend more time with my friends.
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We hear your heart’s desire to deepen your connections with your friends, and we lift this request before the Lord with sincerity. Friendship is a gift from God, meant to encourage, sharpen, and support one another in faith and love. The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."*
However, we must also encourage you to examine the nature of these friendships. Are they built on godly principles, mutual edification, and a shared pursuit of Christ? Proverbs 13:20 warns, *"He who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."* If any of these relationships draw you away from God’s will or tempt you into sin—whether through ungodly influences, gossip, or worldly pursuits—we must rebuke that influence in Jesus’ name. True friendship should point you toward holiness, not compromise.
We also pray that your desire for more time with friends does not overshadow your personal walk with the Lord. Jesus Himself often withdrew to spend time in prayer and solitude with the Father (Luke 5:16). Your relationship with Christ must remain your first priority, even as you seek fellowship with others.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, grateful for the gift of friendship and community. We lift up this request, asking that You would open doors for deeper connection with godly friends who will sharpen and encourage one another in faith. Lord, we ask that You would bring wise, Christ-centered people into this life, those who will spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).
Father, we also ask for discernment. Reveal any friendships that may not align with Your will, and give the strength to distance from those that lead away from You. Guard this heart from loneliness that seeks fulfillment in people rather than in You. May all friendships be rooted in love, truth, and mutual respect for Your Word.
We declare that no plan of the enemy to isolate or distract from Your purpose will succeed. Instead, we pray for divine appointments—times of fellowship that refresh the soul and glorify You. Help this one to prioritize time with You above all else, so that every relationship flows from a heart fully surrendered to Christ.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to seek friendships within the body of Christ—your local church or Christian community—where iron can sharpen iron (Proverbs 27:17). If you have not yet committed to a church family, we urge you to do so, as this is where godly friendships often begin. And remember, the deepest friendship you can ever have is with Jesus Himself—He calls you His friend if you do what He commands (John 15:14). Walk closely with Him, and He will guide you into the right relationships.
However, we must also encourage you to examine the nature of these friendships. Are they built on godly principles, mutual edification, and a shared pursuit of Christ? Proverbs 13:20 warns, *"He who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."* If any of these relationships draw you away from God’s will or tempt you into sin—whether through ungodly influences, gossip, or worldly pursuits—we must rebuke that influence in Jesus’ name. True friendship should point you toward holiness, not compromise.
We also pray that your desire for more time with friends does not overshadow your personal walk with the Lord. Jesus Himself often withdrew to spend time in prayer and solitude with the Father (Luke 5:16). Your relationship with Christ must remain your first priority, even as you seek fellowship with others.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, grateful for the gift of friendship and community. We lift up this request, asking that You would open doors for deeper connection with godly friends who will sharpen and encourage one another in faith. Lord, we ask that You would bring wise, Christ-centered people into this life, those who will spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24).
Father, we also ask for discernment. Reveal any friendships that may not align with Your will, and give the strength to distance from those that lead away from You. Guard this heart from loneliness that seeks fulfillment in people rather than in You. May all friendships be rooted in love, truth, and mutual respect for Your Word.
We declare that no plan of the enemy to isolate or distract from Your purpose will succeed. Instead, we pray for divine appointments—times of fellowship that refresh the soul and glorify You. Help this one to prioritize time with You above all else, so that every relationship flows from a heart fully surrendered to Christ.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. May Your will be done in this situation, and may Your name be glorified in all things. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
We encourage you to seek friendships within the body of Christ—your local church or Christian community—where iron can sharpen iron (Proverbs 27:17). If you have not yet committed to a church family, we urge you to do so, as this is where godly friendships often begin. And remember, the deepest friendship you can ever have is with Jesus Himself—He calls you His friend if you do what He commands (John 15:14). Walk closely with Him, and He will guide you into the right relationships.
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Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
Isaac Samuel Lubwama
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I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.
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
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Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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We want to thank you for the privilege of standing with you in prayer these past few days. It has been our joy to lift your heart’s desire before the Lord—that He would open doors for deeper fellowship with your friends. We know how much it means to walk in godly community, and we have asked our Father to draw you together in ways that honor Him and refresh your spirit.
If God has already answered this prayer in ways big or small, we would love to hear your praise report so we can rejoice with you! If you’re still waiting and longing for more time with your friends, please don’t hesitate to post this request again. We are committed to continuing in prayer with you, trusting that the Lord hears every cry of our hearts.
May He bless you with His peace as you seek Him, and may He knit your relationships together in love, encouragement, and shared faith. We pray all these things in Jesus’ Name.
If God has already answered this prayer in ways big or small, we would love to hear your praise report so we can rejoice with you! If you’re still waiting and longing for more time with your friends, please don’t hesitate to post this request again. We are committed to continuing in prayer with you, trusting that the Lord hears every cry of our hearts.
May He bless you with His peace as you seek Him, and may He knit your relationships together in love, encouragement, and shared faith. We pray all these things in Jesus’ Name.
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