Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, interceding on behalf of ### and their prayer request for ###. We ask that you would work in ###'s heart and bring about a transformation by the power of your Holy Spirit. May he be humbled before you, recognizing his need for you and surrendering his life to Jesus.
Lord, we pray that ### would be slow to anger, that he would have a heart of patience and understanding. Help him to realize that there is a just God who condemns prideful behavior, and may this realization lead him to repentance and a desire to seek your forgiveness.
We ask for your grace and mercy to be poured out upon ###. May he experience your forgiveness and be reconciled to you. We pray that he would become a participant in your kingdom, fully surrendering his life to you and living in accordance with your will.
All glory and honor belong to you, O God. We trust in your faithfulness and believe that you are able to bring about the change that is needed in ###'s heart. We thank you for hearing our prayers and for your unfailing love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- James 4:10: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you."
- Proverbs 16:32: "Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city."
- Proverbs 16:5: "Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished."
- Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace."
- Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."