The LORD is ________’s shepherd; ________ shall not want. He makes ________ to lie down in green pastures; He leads ________ beside the still waters. He restores ________’s soul; He leads ________ in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though ________ walk through the valley of the shadow of death, ________ will … Continue reading “62 PRAY NURTURE.”
61 PRAY BLESSING.
The LORD bless ________ and keep ________; the LORD make His face shine upon ________, And be gracious to ________; the LORD lift up His countenance upon ________, and give ________ peace. (based on Numbers 6:24–26)
60 PRAY THE WORD.
Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded Your servant Moses. —Nehemiah 1:8 Praying God’s Word doesn’t remind God of what He needs to do. Praying God’s Word reminds us of His promises so that we might release the power of His Word into this hour for His will and glory to be revealed. In … Continue reading “60 PRAY THE WORD.”
59 PRAY FOR WISDOM.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. —James 1:5 Wisdom sees everything from God’s perspective. My perspective can only see what’s visible and what’s locked in time and space. But from God’s perspective I can see … Continue reading “59 PRAY FOR WISDOM.”
58 CONFESS YOUR SIN AND THE SINS OF OTHERS.
Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God. —Daniel 9:20 Isn’t it enough that I confess my own sins? Why is it that I must also confess the sins of … Continue reading “58 CONFESS YOUR SIN AND THE SINS OF OTHERS.”
57 INTERCEDE WITH CHRIST IN THE SECRET PLACE.
Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. —Romans 8:34 Where is the secret place of prayer? It’s not a physical place even though you may have your favorite retreat or closet of … Continue reading “57 INTERCEDE WITH CHRIST IN THE SECRET PLACE.”
56 PRAY FOR DELIVERANCE.
For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through Your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. —Philippians 1:19 The gospel declares that Jesus saves, heals and delivers us. Jesus saves us from sin and for eternal life with Him. Jesus heals us physically and emotionally. Jesus delivers us … Continue reading “56 PRAY FOR DELIVERANCE.”
55 DON’T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING; PRAY!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. —Philippians 4:6 Do you spend more time worrying than praying? Has anxiety hindered your prayer life? Jesus instructs us, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall … Continue reading “55 DON’T WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING; PRAY!”
54 CELEBRATE BEING PRAYED FOR.
I [Jesus] pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. —John 17:9 The Lord’s prayer traditionally ascribed to the prayer in Matthew 6 was actually “The Disciples’ Prayer” that they, and we, are to pray to the Father. So, the real … Continue reading “54 CELEBRATE BEING PRAYED FOR.”
53 PRAY FOR MERCY.
God, be merciful to me a sinner! —Luke 18:13 In prayer all pretense melts away leaving us to face the stark reality of who we are, not who we would like to be. In prayer our greatest needs are exposed along with our greatest sins. In prayer, we cry out for mercy because nothing else … Continue reading “53 PRAY FOR MERCY.”