We are grateful for your honest and heartfelt prayer request, and we stand with you in seeking God's forgiveness, strength, and protection.
Firstly, it is essential to acknowledge that we all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. However, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous (1 John 2:1 WEB). It is only through faith in Jesus Christ that we can be saved and forgiven of our sins. As it is written, "there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12 WEB).
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your forgiveness and mercy for our brother/sister. We confess that we have all sinned and fallen short of Your glory. Please forgive them for their sins, as they have sincerely repented and turned to You. Help them to overcome their sins and to walk in newness of life.
We also ask, Lord, that You hedge them up and protect them from any enemies that may come against them. As it is written, "No weapon that is formed against you will prevail" (Isaiah 54:17 WEB). Surround them with Your favor as with a shield, and let no evil befall them (Psalm 5:12 WEB).
Help them to live a life that is pleasing to You, and to grow in their faith and relationship with You. Give them the strength to resist temptation and to stand firm in their faith.
We ask all of this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Remember, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 WEB). Trust in God's forgiveness and His power to keep you safe and secure in His love.
Be encouraged by these words from the Apostle Paul, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13 WEB). With God's help, you can overcome your sins and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
Lastly it is important to be forgiving others. As Jesus taught us to pray, "For if you forgive men their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14-15 WEB).