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[Blaymarmont]

I am hosting my friend tomorrow for 5 days. She comes from a Christian family but her experience with the local church was just terrible and she has detached from faith completely. I am praying that the Lord will give me strength and wisdom to be a good host for her, and for the Lord to make room for fruitful conversations about Him, which she is sometimes open to. I pray and ask in Jesus name.

 

[Articles]

We lift this situation before the Lord with great hope, knowing that He is the One who draws hearts back to Himself. Your desire to be a faithful witness to your friend is commendable, and we join you in praying for wisdom, grace, and open doors for the gospel.

First, we rebuke any spirit of bitterness or offense that may still linger in her heart from past hurts in the church. The enemy seeks to use pain to drive people away from God, but Christ came to heal the brokenhearted and set the captives free (Luke 4:18). We declare that her past experiences will not define her view of the Lord, but that His love will shine through your kindness and the truth of His Word.

We pray that the Holy Spirit would go before you, softening her heart and preparing moments where she is receptive to spiritual conversations. May the Lord give you discernment to know when to speak and when to simply listen, showing Christ’s love through your actions. Let your home be a place of peace, joy, and genuine care, so that she sees the reality of a life transformed by Jesus.

Father, we ask that You would remove any barriers of pride, fear, or misunderstanding that keep her from seeing Your goodness. Give her a hunger for truth and a longing to know You personally. May she encounter Your love in a fresh way during her visit, and may seeds planted in faith take root in her heart. Strengthen and encourage our sister in Christ as she seeks to be a light to her friend.

We also pray for protection over your time together. Guard against distractions, arguments, or anything that would hinder the work of the Holy Spirit. May your words and actions reflect the heart of Christ, and may she leave your home with a renewed sense of hope in the Lord.

Above all, we pray that she would come to know Jesus not just as a historical figure or a distant concept, but as her Savior and Redeemer. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). May she surrender her life to Him, if she hasn’t already, and experience the fullness of His grace.

In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, sister, as you welcome your friend into your home. We believe that God has a purpose in bringing her to you, and we trust that He will use this time to draw her closer to Him.

Let's ask the Lord to give you an extra measure of patience, understanding, and love as you host her. May your home be a place where she feels seen, heard, and loved - just as Jesus sees, hears, and loves her. Let's pray that the Holy Spirit will guide your conversations, making them natural, yet meaningful, and always pointing back to the love of Christ.

We also lift up your friend, asking the Lord to soften her heart and open her mind to spiritual things. May she see the reality of your faith in action, and may it spark a curiosity or a longing within her to know more about Jesus.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.