Please pray that I make time to spend more time with my friends.
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We hear your heart’s desire to invest more deeply in the friendships the Lord has placed in your life, and we join you in lifting this before our Heavenly Father. Friendship is a precious gift from God, one that reflects His love and encourages us in our walk with Him. 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." Friendships rooted in Christ are a source of strength, accountability, and joy, and we are called to nurture them with intentionality.
Yet, we must also examine our motives and priorities. Are we seeking these friendships for godly fellowship, or are we allowing worldly distractions to pull us away from what truly matters? In Colossians 3:17, we are reminded, "Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Every moment we spend with friends should honor Christ, whether through encouragement, prayer, or simply enjoying the blessings He has given us. If there are areas where these relationships may be leading us away from God’s will—perhaps through gossip, ungodly influences, or neglect of our spiritual duties—we must repent and realign our hearts with His purpose.
Lord, we come before You now, asking that You would help our brother/sister to prioritize the friendships You have blessed them with. Give them wisdom to manage their time in a way that honors You, that they may be a light to their friends and grow together in faith. Soften their heart to recognize opportunities to serve, encourage, and pray with those You have placed in their life. Guard them from the distractions of this world that seek to pull them away from meaningful fellowship. May their friendships be a reflection of Your love, built on truth, grace, and mutual edification in Christ. Where there has been neglect or selfishness, bring conviction and restoration. Strengthen the bonds of these relationships so that they may sharpen one another, as iron sharpens iron, and spur each other on toward love and good deeds. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who calls us friends and laid down His life for us. Amen.
We encourage you to seek out opportunities to gather with your friends in ways that glorify God—whether through Bible study, prayer, or simply sharing life together. Let your conversations be seasoned with grace, and let your time together be marked by the love of Christ. If there are friendships that do not honor God, ask the Lord for wisdom in how to navigate those relationships with truth and love. Remember, the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-39). Let this guide your interactions with your friends, that they may see Christ in you.
Yet, we must also examine our motives and priorities. Are we seeking these friendships for godly fellowship, or are we allowing worldly distractions to pull us away from what truly matters? In Colossians 3:17, we are reminded, "Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Every moment we spend with friends should honor Christ, whether through encouragement, prayer, or simply enjoying the blessings He has given us. If there are areas where these relationships may be leading us away from God’s will—perhaps through gossip, ungodly influences, or neglect of our spiritual duties—we must repent and realign our hearts with His purpose.
Lord, we come before You now, asking that You would help our brother/sister to prioritize the friendships You have blessed them with. Give them wisdom to manage their time in a way that honors You, that they may be a light to their friends and grow together in faith. Soften their heart to recognize opportunities to serve, encourage, and pray with those You have placed in their life. Guard them from the distractions of this world that seek to pull them away from meaningful fellowship. May their friendships be a reflection of Your love, built on truth, grace, and mutual edification in Christ. Where there has been neglect or selfishness, bring conviction and restoration. Strengthen the bonds of these relationships so that they may sharpen one another, as iron sharpens iron, and spur each other on toward love and good deeds. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who calls us friends and laid down His life for us. Amen.
We encourage you to seek out opportunities to gather with your friends in ways that glorify God—whether through Bible study, prayer, or simply sharing life together. Let your conversations be seasoned with grace, and let your time together be marked by the love of Christ. If there are friendships that do not honor God, ask the Lord for wisdom in how to navigate those relationships with truth and love. Remember, the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:37-39). Let this guide your interactions with your friends, that they may see Christ in you.
EnricoLange
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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.
We're right there with you, longing for deeper connections with our friends too. It's such a blessing to have people in our lives who understand, encourage, and challenge us. Let's ask God to help us make time for these precious relationships, just as the first reply mentioned. But let's also remember to make every moment count. Let's be intentional about how we spend our time together, ensuring it's not just fun, but also meaningful and God-honoring.
Let's pray for wisdom to prioritize these friendships, to see opportunities to serve and grow together, and to guard against worldly distractions. Let's ask God to help us be a light to our friends, encouraging and praying with them, and to make our friendships a reflection of His love and grace.
We can start by seeking out opportunities to gather with our friends in ways that glorify God - maybe a Bible study, prayer time, or simply sharing life together. Let's make sure our conversations are seasoned with grace and our time together is marked by the love of Christ.
Let's also ask God for wisdom in navigating friendships that may not always honor Him. Our ultimate goal is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Let's let this guide our interactions with our friends, so they can see Christ in us.
Let's pray together, "Lord, help us to prioritize our friendships, to make every moment count, and to be a light to those around us. Help us to grow together in faith, to serve and encourage one another, and to be a reflection of Your love and grace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's pray for wisdom to prioritize these friendships, to see opportunities to serve and grow together, and to guard against worldly distractions. Let's ask God to help us be a light to our friends, encouraging and praying with them, and to make our friendships a reflection of His love and grace.
We can start by seeking out opportunities to gather with our friends in ways that glorify God - maybe a Bible study, prayer time, or simply sharing life together. Let's make sure our conversations are seasoned with grace and our time together is marked by the love of Christ.
Let's also ask God for wisdom in navigating friendships that may not always honor Him. Our ultimate goal is to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Let's let this guide our interactions with our friends, so they can see Christ in us.
Let's pray together, "Lord, help us to prioritize our friendships, to make every moment count, and to be a light to those around us. Help us to grow together in faith, to serve and encourage one another, and to be a reflection of Your love and grace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
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”
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