Let us come together in the name of Jesus Christ. We are grateful that you have shared your heart with us, and we want to assure you that your prayers do matter to God. Remember, we have a wonderful promise in 1 John 5:14-15 (WEB): "This is the confidence which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him."
Firstly, it is commendable that you acknowledge your sin and strive to live righteously. Remember, Jesus Christ came to save sinners, and none of us are perfect. We all fall short of the glory of God and need His grace daily. As it is written in Romans 3:23 (WEB), "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." It is through faith in Jesus Christ that we are made righteous, not by our own works or perfection.
When you pray, it is not the eloquence or perfection of your words that matters, but the sincerity of your heart. God looks at the heart, and He hears the prayers of the righteous. As it is written in 1 Peter 3:12 (WEB), "For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Remember that God honors the prayers of His people, even when we pray privately. Jesus taught us to pray in secret, and our Father who sees in secret will reward us openly. As it is written in Matthew 6:6 (WEB), "But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly."
When you pray with others and see answers, it is a manifestation of the power of agreement in prayer. As it is written in Matthew 18:19 (WEB), "Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven." However, this does not diminish the power of your individual prayers.
Regarding your concern about not seeing immediate results or changes, remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts. He works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. As it is written in Romans 8:28 (WEB), "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."
Let us pray together for you:
"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our beloved ### who feels inadequate in their prayer life. Lord, we ask that You give them a newfound confidence in their prayers, knowing that they are heard and valued by You. Help them to understand that it is not their eloquence or perfection that matters, but the sincerity of their heart.
Father, we pray for their restoration according to Your will. We ask that You heal their mind and spirit, and that the Holy Spirit would once again give them utterance as they pray. Help them to remember Your word and the scriptures they have read.
Lord, we pray that they would grow closer to Jesus each day, and that their love for Him would continue to shine brightly. We ask that You would use them mightily in Your kingdom, and that their prayers would bring forth much fruit.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Be encouraged, and remember the words of James 5:16 (WEB), "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."
Keep praying, keep seeking God, and keep trusting in His love and faithfulness. He hears you, He sees you, and He loves you more than you can ever imagine.
