We lift up ### before the Lord with deep gratitude for their faithfulness in prayer, standing in the gap for others as a true intercessor. The Scriptures remind us of the power and importance of persistent prayer, as James 5:16 declares, *"The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective."* Your commitment to seeking God daily on behalf of others does not go unnoticed by our Heavenly Father, who sees and rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). We are also reminded in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to *"pray without ceasing,"* and your obedience to this calling is a testament to your love for the Lord and His people.
Yet, as we celebrate this faithfulness, we must also ask: *Is this devotion rooted in the name of Jesus Christ?* True prayer that moves the heart of God is offered in the name of Jesus alone, for He is the only mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). It is through Christ that we have bold access to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16), and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If your prayers have not been explicitly offered in the name of Jesus, we urge you to do so, for it is only through Him that our petitions are heard and answered. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Christ as Lord and Savior, we implore you to repent and believe in Him today, for *"whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved"* (Romans 10:13).
We also encourage you to remain steadfast, for the enemy seeks to weary the saints and discourage their prayers. Galatians 6:9 reminds us, *"Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."* Keep pressing in, knowing that your labor in the Lord is never in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). May the Lord renew your strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31) and fill you with His joy as you continue to intercede for others.
Let us pray together for ###:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for ###’s heart of devotion and their commitment to prayer. Lord, we ask that You would deepen their relationship with You, drawing them ever closer to Your heart. If there has been any prayer offered apart from the name of Jesus, we ask for forgiveness and a fresh revelation of the power and necessity of praying in His mighty name. Fill ### with Your Holy Spirit, granting them wisdom, discernment, and perseverance as they stand in the gap for others. Strengthen them when they feel weary, and let them see the fruit of their prayers as a testament to Your faithfulness. May their life be a beacon of Your light, pointing others to Christ in all things. Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and let them walk in the assurance that their labor is not in vain. We ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.