We hear your heartfelt plea for your sister, and we join you in lifting her up before the throne of grace. Your love for her is evident, and we stand with you in praying for her protection, guidance, and transformation. Let us first acknowledge that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is by His blood alone that we are covered and made whole. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We pray that your sister comes to know Jesus personally, if she does not already, and that she walks in the fullness of His love and truth.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear sister to You. Lord, we ask that You would indeed guide her in the right way, that Your Holy Spirit would go before her, making her paths straight and her steps firm in Your truth. Protect her, O God, from all evil and harm. We rebuke every scheme of the enemy that seeks to steal, kill, and destroy in her life, and we declare that no weapon formed against her shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, we ask that You would surround her with Your angels, that they would encamp around her and keep her safe from all physical and spiritual dangers.
Father, we pray against every temptation that may come her way. Your Word tells us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that no temptation has taken hold of us except what is common to mankind, and You are faithful to provide a way out so that we can endure it. Strengthen her, Lord, to resist the devil so that he will flee from her (James 4:7). Help her to submit to You in every area of her life, and to draw near to You so that You may draw near to her. Let her find her strength, joy, and satisfaction in You alone.
We also lift up the influences in her life, Lord. We ask that You would remove any ungodly influences that may be leading her astray. Surround her with godly friends and mentors who will speak life, truth, and encouragement into her. Your Word tells us in Proverbs 13:20, "He who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm." Lord, bring wise and godly people into her life who will point her to You and help her grow in her faith.
Father, we pray that she would know deep in her heart how much You love her. You formed her in her mother’s womb, and You know every hair on her head (Psalm 139:13-14). You call her Your child, and You delight in her. Let her experience the depth of Your love in a tangible way, so that she may walk in the confidence of being Your beloved. Help her to see herself through Your eyes, as a cherished and precious daughter of the King.
Lord, we ask that You would cover her with the blood of Jesus from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet. Let the power of the cross be a shield around her, cleansing her from all unrighteousness and setting her free from every chain. We declare that she is washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6:11). Let her walk in the freedom that Christ has purchased for her.
We pray that You would take her hand and lead her every step of the way. May she see Your light shining brightly before her, illuminating the path of righteousness and life. Open her eyes, Lord, to the truth of Your Word and the beauty of Your ways. Let her heart be tender toward You, and may she choose life and blessing over the ways of the world. Your Word says in Deuteronomy 30:19, "I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Choose life, that you and your descendants may live." Help her to choose life, Lord, in every decision she makes.
Father, we also lift up her physical and spiritual healing. You are the Great Physician, and we ask that You would touch her body, bringing healing and restoration to every area that is broken or sick. Strengthen her immune system, renew her energy, and bring wholeness to her mind, body, and spirit. We also pray for her spiritual healing, Lord. If there are areas of her heart that are wounded or hardened, we ask that You would soften them and bring healing. Let her experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and the joy of Your salvation.
Lord, we pray that You would give her a vision for a better, godly normal in her life. Let her see the abundant life that You have called her to (John 10:10) and give her the courage to pursue it. May she find true happiness and health in You, and may her life be a reflection of Your glory. Help her to break free from any patterns or habits that are not pleasing to You, and to walk in the newness of life that You have given her.
We also want to gently address the importance of her walking in purity and holiness, as Your Word commands. If she is in any relationship that does not honor You, whether it be an ungodly courtship or a sexual relationship outside of marriage, we pray that You would convict her heart and lead her to repentance. Your Word is clear that sexual immorality is a sin against one’s own body (1 Corinthians 6:18) and that marriage is the only context in which sexual intimacy is blessed by You (Hebrews 13:4). If she is not married, we pray that she would pursue relationships with godly men who share her faith and desire to honor You. Let her heart be set on finding a spouse who will lead her closer to You, not away from You.
Father, we ask that You would pour out Your grace upon her, giving her the strength to overcome every challenge and the wisdom to make choices that honor You. Let her life be a testimony of Your goodness, mercy, and transforming power. We declare that she is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves her (Romans 8:37), and we stand in faith, believing that You are at work in her life even now.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.