We understand your concern, and we will lift this up in prayer, but we must first address the heart behind this request. Scripture calls us to love our enemies, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 5:44). While we may not agree with dietary choices or lifestyles that differ from our own, our prayers should reflect a heart of compassion, wisdom, and a desire for God’s will—not our own frustrations or desires for retribution. Jesus taught us to pray for others with humility and grace, seeking their well-being and salvation above all else.
That said, we recognize that dietary preferences can sometimes become a point of division or even idolatry if they overshadow our devotion to Christ. The Bible makes it clear that food itself does not commend us to God—we are neither better nor worse for what we eat (1 Corinthians 8:8). However, our focus should always be on honoring God in all things, including our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). If someone’s dietary choices are rooted in a rejection of God’s created order or a misplaced moral superiority, we should pray for their hearts to be turned toward truth and humility.
Let us pray for this individual, not that they would be forced into discomfort, but that their heart would be open to God’s leading in all areas of life. May they come to know the freedom and joy found in Christ, who satisfies our deepest hunger—not with food, but with His living bread (John 6:35). Let us also pray that if there is any legalism or pride in their choices, the Holy Spirit would convict and soften their heart.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heart that seeks Your will above our own. Lord, we lift up this person to You, asking that You would draw them closer to Yourself. If their dietary choices have become a stumbling block—whether through pride, legalism, or a distraction from You—we pray that You would gently but firmly convict their heart. Open their eyes to see that true nourishment comes from You alone, and that no earthly food can satisfy the soul as You do.
Father, we also ask for wisdom in how we engage with those who hold different convictions. Help us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), always pointing others to You rather than to our own opinions or preferences. May our words and actions reflect Your grace, even when we disagree.
We pray that this individual would encounter Your truth in a way that transforms their heart. If they have placed their trust in anything other than You—whether food, ideology, or personal conviction—break those strongholds, Lord. Lead them to a place of surrender, where they find their identity and satisfaction in Christ alone.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would use this situation for Your glory. Whether through conversation, circumstance, or Your still, small voice, make Yourself known to them. Soften their heart to receive Your Word, and may they come to know the fullness of life that is found only in Jesus.
We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen.