Whatever the LORD Pleases, He Does

“Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth,…” (Ps 135:6 ESV).

FATHER, You give Your salvation in Your own way and on Your own terms. And You have made very clear Your terms. He that believes on Your Son JESUS shall be saved; and he that believes not shall be damned. This is what pleases You. This is what Your terms are (ref#15, [Rom 9:15]).

I pray for ____. I remind You, FATHER, that You do not desire anyone to perish (2 Pet 3:9). It is agreeable to Your nature that ____ accept the offer of Your mercy. Because You have a sincere desire that all people should be saved, You have arranged Your plan of salvation and if anyone would come, You will by no means cast them out (ref#16, [John 6:37]).

I am fearfully aware, You will bring upon ____ a most just punishment unless, UNLESS (he/she), (himself/herself), prevents it by (his/her) deep repentance and turn to You through JESUS (ref#15, [Rom 9:18]). LORD, direct
Your SPIRIT, please, to herd (him/her) into the narrow gate where (he/she) cannot turn to the right or left to avoid looking into the face of JESUS.

Please give ____ the contrition needed to become a sheep—repenting and believing in JESUS. Please FATHER; give (him/her) a new heart that longs to remain close to the Great Shepherd.