
Thursday 11th June
EYES ON JESUS
As June’s LGBTQI+ celebrations bring a landscape of pride, sin, broken relationships and pain, we must fix our eyes steadfastly on Jesus and unite in humble intercession for mercy. While God opposes pride, His heart breaks for those caught in deception, calling us to be salt and light by boldly standing for Biblical truth with compassion. We choose to fall on our knees in prayer and intercession, asking for hearts that mirror the Father’s love and justice. Our goal is to see the light of the Gospel penetrate the shadows of deception, bringing hope to those searching for their true identity. Posturing our hearts in humility, we trust that the Holy Spirit is moving behind the scenes and our prayers will become a catalyst for repentance, healing, and God’s transforming grace.
Five Strategic Prayer Points
Hating the Sin, Loving the Soul:
Lord, we acknowledge that You detest pride and the rebellion of sin, yet Your love for the individual is boundless. We pray for those currently living in lifestyles contrary to Your Word; pierce the veil of deception and draw them toward the beauty of repentance and the freedom found only in You.
A Bold and Gracious Voice:
Father, empower Your Church to be a “city on a hill” that cannot be hidden. Grant us the courage to speak the Truth of the Bible with clarity and conviction, refusing to compromise Your Word while maintaining a spirit of Christ-like gentleness that invites dialogue rather than division.
Biblically Sound Cultural Influence:
Holy Spirit, breathe creative and God-honoring ideas into your people to engage the culture effectively. We pray for Christian artists, writers, and thinkers to produce work that points to the Creator’s original design, influencing the hearts of the lost and shifting the cultural narrative back toward Jesus.
Sanctuary and Support for Seekers:
We pray specifically for those desiring to come out of the LGBTQI+ lifestyle. Let Your Church be a safe haven—not a place of concealment or shame, but a community of active support, discipleship, and fervent prayer that walks alongside them as they pursue their true identity in Christ.
Unwavering Steadfastness:
Lord, keep us from drifting with the currents of the age. Strengthen our resolve to stand on the firm foundation of Scripture, ensuring that our lives and our ministries reflect Your holiness, so that the world may see a distinct and attractive alternative to the brokenness of sin.
Scriptures for Reflection and Declaration
Ephesians 4:15
“Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is, Christ.”
Declaration: Lord, help us to speak Your truth boldly while reflecting Your love faithfully.
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
Declaration: Father, draw many people to repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:13-16
“You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others.”
Declaration: Lord, empower Your Church to shine brightly and faithfully in this generation for Your glory.
