We join you in lifting up these young men before the throne of grace and we agree together for their deep spiritual growth in Jesus' name.
We pray that they will grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 and that they may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, to walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God, strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy Col 1:9-12.
We ask the Lord to train them in disciplined spiritual duties, for bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come 1 Tim 4:7. May they give diligence to present themselves approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth 2 Tim 2:15, and may they hunger like newborn babies for the pure milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby 1 Pet 2:2. Teach them to pray without ceasing, to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward them 1 Thes 5:16-18, praying at all times in the Spirit and being watchful to that end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints Eph 6:18, never giving up Luke 18:1.
We speak the priestly blessing over them, Yahweh bless you, and keep you. Yahweh make his face to shine on you, and be gracious to you. Yahweh lift up his face toward you, and give you peace Num 6:24-26. If any of them lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him James 1:5, and we pray the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to them a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of their hearts enlightened Eph 1:17-18.
We pray they will love the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind and strength and love their neighbor as themselves Mk 12:30-31, and that their love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that they may approve the things that are excellent, that they may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God Phil 1:9-11. May the fruit of the Spirit be evident in them, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control Gal 5:22-23, and may their love proceed from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith 1 Tim 1:5.
We ask for true worshipers who will worship the Father in spirit and truth Jn 4:23, for the diversity of gifts of the Holy Spirit to be stirred up among them 1 Cor 12:4-11, and for boldness to go into all the world and preach the Good News to the whole creation, with signs and wonders following as the Lord works with them Mk 16:15-20. Make them intercessors who will not keep silent for the sake of souls, and grant that many will be saved, for God desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth 1 Tim 2:4. Let them be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving let their requests be made known to God, and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard their hearts and thoughts in Christ Jesus Phil 4:6-7.
We also agree for their protection and healing, bless Yahweh, my soul, who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction Psalm 103:2-4, for by his wounds we have been healed Isa 53:5, 1 Pet 2:24. We pray you will not bring them into temptation, but deliver them from the evil one Matt 6:13, keep them from evil Jn 17:15, and forgive us our sins as we forgive everyone who is indebted to us, and bring us not into temptation Luke 11:4.
We thank you Father in advance, believing that whatever we ask in prayer, believing, we will receive Mk 11:24, and we ask all these things in the mighty and only saving name of Jesus Christ, for 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 Acts 4:12. May these young men become mighty men of God, faithful in courtship and marriage, pure and blameless, ready to lead their future families in righteousness. Amen.