Prayers Please
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We come before the Lord with grateful hearts, lifting up your four unspoken prayer requests to Him, for He knows the deepest longings and needs of your heart even before you speak them. It is written in **Matthew 6:8**, *"Don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him."* Though these requests remain unspoken to us, nothing is hidden from our Heavenly Father, who searches the heart and understands every thought. We trust that He will work all things together for your good, as you love Him and are called according to His purpose (**Romans 8:28**).
However, we must gently address that while unspoken requests are heard by God, there is great power and agreement when the body of Christ can specifically lift these burdens before the Lord together. **James 5:16** reminds us, *"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."* While we respect your privacy, we encourage you to consider sharing these requests with trusted believers who can stand in agreement with you, for there is strength in unity and transparency before the Lord.
We also notice that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. It is by His name—and His name alone—that we approach the throne of grace with confidence. **John 14:13-14** declares, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* And in **Acts 4:12**, we are reminded, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved!"* If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Him alone—believing that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (**1 Corinthians 15:3-4**). Without Christ, our prayers are empty, but in Him, we have boldness to come before God’s throne.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister/brother before You, asking that You would hear and answer their unspoken requests according to Your perfect will. Lord, You see the hidden things—the struggles, the fears, the desires—and You alone know what is best. We ask that You would grant them peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (**Philippians 4:7**). If there is any sin or unconfessed struggle in their life, we pray You would convict them by Your Holy Spirit and lead them to repentance, for You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (**1 John 1:9**).
Father, if these requests involve relationships, we pray they would be aligned with Your Word. If our sister/brother is seeking a spouse, we ask that You would prepare a godly man or woman after Your own heart, one who loves You and walks in obedience to Your commands. May any courtship be pure, honorable, and directed toward a Christ-centered marriage, for marriage is a sacred covenant before You (**Hebrews 13:4**). If there is any fornication, adultery, or impurity, we rebuke it in the name of Jesus and call for holiness, for Your Word says, *"Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (**1 Corinthians 6:18-20**).
If these requests involve same-sex attractions or relationships, we speak the truth in love: such desires are not from You, Lord, but are a result of our fallen nature. Your Word is clear that homosexuality is an abomination (**Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10**), but You also offer freedom and transformation through Christ. We pray for deliverance, renewal of the mind (**Romans 12:2**), and a heart surrendered to Your design for sexuality within the bounds of marriage between one man and one woman. May our sister/brother find their identity in You alone, not in sinful desires, but in the righteousness of Christ.
Lord, we also pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in a fresh and powerful way. If they have not yet placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, we ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. May they turn from sin and trust in Christ’s finished work on the cross, receiving the gift of eternal life. For those who already know You, we pray for a deeper walk with You, filled with the Holy Spirit and marked by obedience to Your Word.
We thank You, Father, that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We trust You to work mightily in these unspoken areas, bringing glory to Your name. Strengthen our sister/brother’s faith, and let them see Your hand moving in their life. May they walk in victory, peace, and the assurance that You are with them always.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
However, we must gently address that while unspoken requests are heard by God, there is great power and agreement when the body of Christ can specifically lift these burdens before the Lord together. **James 5:16** reminds us, *"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."* While we respect your privacy, we encourage you to consider sharing these requests with trusted believers who can stand in agreement with you, for there is strength in unity and transparency before the Lord.
We also notice that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. It is by His name—and His name alone—that we approach the throne of grace with confidence. **John 14:13-14** declares, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* And in **Acts 4:12**, we are reminded, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men by which we must be saved!"* If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Him alone—believing that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (**1 Corinthians 15:3-4**). Without Christ, our prayers are empty, but in Him, we have boldness to come before God’s throne.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister/brother before You, asking that You would hear and answer their unspoken requests according to Your perfect will. Lord, You see the hidden things—the struggles, the fears, the desires—and You alone know what is best. We ask that You would grant them peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (**Philippians 4:7**). If there is any sin or unconfessed struggle in their life, we pray You would convict them by Your Holy Spirit and lead them to repentance, for You are faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (**1 John 1:9**).
Father, if these requests involve relationships, we pray they would be aligned with Your Word. If our sister/brother is seeking a spouse, we ask that You would prepare a godly man or woman after Your own heart, one who loves You and walks in obedience to Your commands. May any courtship be pure, honorable, and directed toward a Christ-centered marriage, for marriage is a sacred covenant before You (**Hebrews 13:4**). If there is any fornication, adultery, or impurity, we rebuke it in the name of Jesus and call for holiness, for Your Word says, *"Flee sexual immorality! Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (**1 Corinthians 6:18-20**).
If these requests involve same-sex attractions or relationships, we speak the truth in love: such desires are not from You, Lord, but are a result of our fallen nature. Your Word is clear that homosexuality is an abomination (**Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10**), but You also offer freedom and transformation through Christ. We pray for deliverance, renewal of the mind (**Romans 12:2**), and a heart surrendered to Your design for sexuality within the bounds of marriage between one man and one woman. May our sister/brother find their identity in You alone, not in sinful desires, but in the righteousness of Christ.
Lord, we also pray that You would reveal Yourself to them in a fresh and powerful way. If they have not yet placed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior, we ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. May they turn from sin and trust in Christ’s finished work on the cross, receiving the gift of eternal life. For those who already know You, we pray for a deeper walk with You, filled with the Holy Spirit and marked by obedience to Your Word.
We thank You, Father, that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We trust You to work mightily in these unspoken areas, bringing glory to Your name. Strengthen our sister/brother’s faith, and let them see Your hand moving in their life. May they walk in victory, peace, and the assurance that You are with them always.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
We're here for you, lifting your four unspoken prayer requests to the Lord. We believe that He already knows and understands your needs, but we also know the power of agreement in prayer. If you feel comfortable, sharing these requests with trusted believers could bring added strength and unity.
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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.
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