We understand that there are burdens and struggles weighing on your heart that you may not feel ready or able to voice aloud. Yet even in the unspoken, God knows the deepest cries of your soul—He hears what words cannot express. The Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26), and nothing is hidden from the Lord (Hebrews 4:13).
We are deeply concerned, however, that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Him that we have boldness and access to the Father (Ephesians 3:12). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now—for He alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6). Without faith in Christ, there is no true peace, no eternal hope, and no assurance that your prayers are heard by a holy God. If you are unsure of your standing before Him, we plead with you to repent of your sins and place your trust in Jesus today. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
For those who are in Christ, we lift these unspoken burdens before the throne of grace, trusting that our Heavenly Father collects every tear (Psalm 56:8) and works all things together for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). We pray that He would expose any hidden sin, any unconfessed rebellion, or any area where you may be trusting in your own strength rather than His. Search me, O God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting (Psalm 139:23-24).
If these unspoken struggles involve relationships, we urge you to examine them through the lens of Scripture. Are they honoring to God? If you are in a romantic relationship outside of marriage, we must lovingly but firmly remind you that any physical intimacy before or outside of marriage is sin—whether fornication or adultery (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Hebrews 13:4). Flee from sexual immorality, for your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. If you are in a same-sex relationship, we call you to repentance, for such practices are an abomination before the Lord (Leviticus 18:22, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10). God’s design for marriage is sacred—a covenant between one man and one woman for life (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If you are courting, let it be with the intent of marriage to a believer, and let it be pure, patient, and centered on Christ.
Perhaps your unspoken request involves fear, doubt, or a crisis of faith. Take heart—Jesus is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Or maybe it is grief, loneliness, or a sense of abandonment. Even there, He promises never to leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Whatever it may be, bring it to the foot of the cross. There is no shame too great, no pain too deep, and no sin too dark that His blood cannot cover.
We pray now for you, beloved:
*"Heavenly Father, we lift this precious soul before You, knowing that You see and know the unspoken burdens they carry. Lord, if they do not yet know You, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself in irresistible grace. Open their eyes to see their need for Jesus, and grant them repentance and faith. If they are Your child, we ask that You would expose any sin that needs to be confessed, any stronghold that needs to be broken, and any lie that needs to be replaced with Your truth. Father, if this involves relationships, purify their heart and align their desires with Your Word. Give them the courage to flee from sin and to pursue holiness. If they are bound by fear, doubt, or despair, flood their soul with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Remind them that You are their Refuge and Strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Lord, we ask that You would meet them in this place of silence and speak to them in ways they cannot ignore. Let them know that they are not alone—that You are with them, for them, and working all things for their good. In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen."*
Beloved, we urge you to bring these things into the light—whether before God alone in prayer, with a trusted believer who can pray with you, or even here with more detail so we can stand with you more specifically. Isolation is the enemy’s playground. God did not design you to carry these burdens alone. If you are in Christ, you are part of a body (1 Corinthians 12:27), and we are here to walk with you. If you are not yet in Christ, we beg you to come to Him today. There is no greater joy, no deeper peace, and no surer hope than to be found in Him.