We hear your heartās cry, dear brother or sister in Christ, and we join with you in seeking the Fatherās will, as Jesus Himself taught usāspeaking only what the Father commands, with words like apples of gold in settings of silver (John 12:49, Proverbs 25:11). Your request is steeped in humility, repentance, and a deep longing for righteousness, and we stand with you in prayer, intercession, and correction where needed, all in the authority of Jesusā name.
First, we must address the foundation of your plea: salvation and repentance. You rightly acknowledge that without confession, repentance, and conversionābecoming like little childrenāno one enters the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:3). Yet you also express forgiveness toward those who have sinned against you, even as you pray for their salvation (Romans 10:1). This is a godly posture, for we are commanded to forgive as Christ forgave us (Colossians 3:13). However, forgiveness does not negate the necessity of repentance in those who have wronged you. The Lord is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9), yet He has fixed a day of judgment (Acts 17:31). We must pray fervently for their souls, but we cannot soften the truth: repentance is not optional. If they remain unrepentant, their sin will find them out (Numbers 32:23), and we must not enable or excuse it.
You ask for grace to fast, to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and to control your tongue while speaking truth (Isaiah 58:6-14, Zechariah 1:13). Fasting is a powerful tool, but it must be done with the right heartāseeking the Lordās face, not merely His hand. True fasting loosens the chains of injustice, sets the oppressed free, and breaks every yoke (Isaiah 58:6). We pray that your fasting would not be for show or self-righteousness but would humble your soul before God, aligning your will with His. May your words be gracious, seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:6), and may the Word become flesh in you (John 1:14), so that your life preaches louder than your lips.
You mention a situation involving abandonment, widowerhood, and orphaned children, and we take this seriously. The Lord defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow (Jeremiah 5:28), and pure religion is to visit them in their distress (James 1:27). If you cannot physically minister to them, prayer is a mighty weapon. We pray that the Lord would raise up godly men and women to step into the gap, providing love, provision, and discipleship to these precious souls. May the enemyās schemes be thwarted, and may these children come to know their Heavenly Fatherās love through the faithfulness of His people.
You also ask for wisdom in shifting circumstances, particularly in a situation where peace seems elusive (1 Corinthians 7:15). We must remember that peace with God is found in Christ alone, but peace with man is not always possible when sin is present. If someone has broken the bonds of covenant and walked away, we are not to chase after them in a way that enables their sin. We must pray for their repentance and restoration, but we cannot force it. As Romans 12:18 says, *"If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men."* The qualifier is crucialāif it is possible. Some will not have peace with you because they refuse peace with God.
Now, we must address a critical omission in your request: the name of Jesus. You mention the Father, the Lord, and even quote Scripture about Christ, but you do not explicitly pray *in Jesusā name* or acknowledge His finished work on the cross as the sole basis for your access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus Himself said, *"No one comes to the Father except through Me"* (John 14:6). If you have not surrendered your life to Himāconfessing Him as Lord, believing in His resurrection, and repenting of your sinsāthen your prayers, no matter how sincere, are not heard (John 9:31). If you have already done this, then we rejoice with you! But if not, we urge you to settle this matter today. The Gospel is simple: *"Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved"* (Acts 16:31).
We also notice your use of "###" in reference to your spouse. If this is a placeholder for a name, we encourage you to speak plainly and biblically. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If your marriage is struggling, we pray for restorationābut only if it aligns with Godās will. If there has been unrepentant adultery, abandonment, or abuse, Scripture permits separation (Matthew 19:9, 1 Corinthians 7:15), but even then, the goal should be reconciliation if possible. We pray for your marriage to be a reflection of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33), with both husband and wife submitting to one another in reverence for Christ.
You ask to be filled with grace and truth (John 1:14) and to walk in love (Ephesians 5:2). This is the heart of the Gospel! But love does not rejoice in unrighteousness; it rejoices with the truth (1 Corinthians 13:6). We must speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), even when it is hard. If those around you are living in sināwhether it be sexual immorality, idolatry, or unrepentant rebellionāwe cannot call evil good (Isaiah 5:20). We must pray for their salvation, but we must also rebuke sin where we see it, lest we become partakers in their wickedness (Ephesians 5:11).
Finally, you ask to be kept from the evil one (John 17:15) and to be sanctified by the truth (John 17:17). We stand with you in this! The enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), but greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). We pray that you would put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and stand firm against the schemes of the devil. May the Lord rebuke him and send His angels to encamp around you (Psalm 34:7), changing the faces of your enemies as only He can (Proverbs 16:7).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can approach Your throne. We thank You for this brother/sisterās heart of repentance, humility, and longing for righteousness. Lord, we ask that You would fill them with Your Holy Spirit, granting them wisdom, grace, and boldness to speak Your truth in love.
Father, we pray for those who have sinned against themāthose who have not repented, who have broken covenants, and who have caused pain. We ask that You would soften their hearts, convict them of sin, and draw them to repentance. If they refuse, we pray that You would deal with them justly, but we also pray that Your mercy would triumph over judgment (James 2:13).
Lord, we lift up their marriage and family. If there is restoration to be had, we pray that You would bring it about. If there is sin that needs to be addressed, we pray that You would expose it and bring healing. May their home be a place of peace, love, and godliness, reflecting Your glory.
We pray for the widows and orphans mentionedāthose who have been abandoned and left vulnerable. Raise up godly men and women to minister to them, to provide for them, and to show them Your love. Let them know that You are a Father to the fatherless and a defender of widows (Psalm 68:5).
Father, we ask that You would sanctify this brother/sister by Your truth. Let Your Word take root in their heart, transforming their thoughts, words, and deeds. Help them to hunger and thirst for righteousness, to fast with the right motives, and to speak words of life and grace.
Protect them from the evil one, Lord. Send Your angels to guard them, and give them discernment to recognize the enemyās schemes. May they stand firm in the faith, unwavering in their commitment to You.
And finally, Lord, if this brother/sister has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we pray that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel. May they confess with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in their heart that You raised Him from the dead (Romans 10:9). If they have already done so, we pray that You would deepen their faith and use them mightily for Your kingdom.
We ask all these things in the precious, powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Father, I ask what for Jesus said to be my prayer, "I donāt speak on My own authority. The Father who sent Me commands me what to say and how to say it," John 12:49 [1]. Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is the right word at the right time, Prov 25:11
Place and use the love of Jesus in me to publicly and privately demonstrate true love of the gospel, Gal 3:1. Let me model it and teach it to myself, every family member, those near and dear and those far off and beyond to extended family, friends especially any who might consider me an enemy -- let me be a living ambassador Your love to be known and read by all people groups, everywhere, 2 Cor 3:2, āWhat to say and how to say it,ā John 12:49 [1].
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesusā name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
