Psalms 141:8-10
8 But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD;
in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.
9 Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers,
from the snares they have laid for me.
10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
while I pass by in safety.
The prayer here to the Lord is to be safe from the enemy. They ask the Lord to keep them safe, and that they may focus their attention on Him.
I need that to be my prayer as well. I want to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus. I delight in His presence. I know that they enemy is constantly setting traps and trying to make me lose my focus, but I pray against that.
Father God, I give you all the praise because You deserve all the praise. You set the moon and the stars in its place. You are the God of the Universe, and You humbled Yourself as man because You loved me so much. I praise You and glory You. I pray that I may continue to keep my eyes fixed on You. Let no others keep me from my love for You. Give me the strength to continue this race. Allow a protection against the enemy to be set in place, that they many not let me waver from You. I am in awe of the most high God. I give you thanks and praise in Jesus name.
Amen.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Ask For Helpers To Help
Matt 9:36-38
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
I know that God wants His people to be saved, and that there are few willing to do so. He says here that there is a crowd that does not know God, and that only few are there to share the good news. We must do our part, but also pray for more helpers.
The rhema that God is speaking to me about here is that, sometimes we try to do things all by ourselves. We do things all on our own, but God wants us to pray for others to help, to have others be used by Him.
Father God, I thank you for this passage. It shows me that I am not here for myself, but that You are here for me, and that You want so much more others to be there along side me, that I do not need to do it alone. Lord, I pray for helpers to come. I pray for more to shepherd Your people. Let Your name be glorified in all this. I give you all the honor and glory and thanks in Jesus name.
Amen.
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
I know that God wants His people to be saved, and that there are few willing to do so. He says here that there is a crowd that does not know God, and that only few are there to share the good news. We must do our part, but also pray for more helpers.
The rhema that God is speaking to me about here is that, sometimes we try to do things all by ourselves. We do things all on our own, but God wants us to pray for others to help, to have others be used by Him.
Father God, I thank you for this passage. It shows me that I am not here for myself, but that You are here for me, and that You want so much more others to be there along side me, that I do not need to do it alone. Lord, I pray for helpers to come. I pray for more to shepherd Your people. Let Your name be glorified in all this. I give you all the honor and glory and thanks in Jesus name.
Amen.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Blessing Others To Be A Blessing
Matt 6:2-4
2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
God is speaking about boasting and pride, and when giving, people can sometimes want the attention that comes with it, but here, it states that we should do it with a humble heart.
We were just talking about giving to the poor tonight in our bible study session. I was sharing my stories about how I've given different things to those in need. I was sharing this not to boast or to brag, but to encourage, and that to be humble when giving, that it may not be for the attention, but to bless others.
Father God, I thank you so much for who You are in my life. I thank you for the opportunity to give, that I may have much so that I can give, and that You were the one who gave so much to be my Savior. I give You thanks, Lord. I pray that I may encourage others to be a blessing to others, not for attention, but to bless, that they may also be blessed by You. I give you all the honor and glory in Jesus mighty name.
Amen.
2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
God is speaking about boasting and pride, and when giving, people can sometimes want the attention that comes with it, but here, it states that we should do it with a humble heart.
We were just talking about giving to the poor tonight in our bible study session. I was sharing my stories about how I've given different things to those in need. I was sharing this not to boast or to brag, but to encourage, and that to be humble when giving, that it may not be for the attention, but to bless others.
Father God, I thank you so much for who You are in my life. I thank you for the opportunity to give, that I may have much so that I can give, and that You were the one who gave so much to be my Savior. I give You thanks, Lord. I pray that I may encourage others to be a blessing to others, not for attention, but to bless, that they may also be blessed by You. I give you all the honor and glory in Jesus mighty name.
Amen.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Praying For The Lost
1 Sam 12:20-25
20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. 21 Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. 22 For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own. 23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 25 Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.”
This is one of Samuel's last words and prayer to the people of Israel. He asks them to seek after the Lord, and not forget Him. He prays that they may obey His words, and not sin against Him. And, Samuel continues to pray for them, that they may obey the Lord.
This is one that that I believe I can do more of, is prayer. Prayer for the lost, prayer for those that may know the Lord, and prayer that His people may obey, and that the enemy may not have a stronghold on us.
Father God, I praise Your Holy name. I give you all the glory and honor and praise, because You deserve it all. I pray for Your name, that it may be known and lifted Higher than any other name. I pray for the people, the people you Love, and the people You died for. I pray that they may know You more, that they may not turn away towards wicked ways, but to obey Your commands and to seek You and find You. I ask for Your Holy Spirit to speak to their spirits. Protect them and cover them with favor. I ask these things that You may be so evident in our lives. Give me strength to continue to pray and intercede for the lost, that great things will happen. I give you all the glory and honor and praise in Jesus mighty name.
Amen.
20 “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “You have done all this evil; yet do not turn away from the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. 21 Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. 22 For the sake of his great name the LORD will not reject his people, because the LORD was pleased to make you his own. 23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 25 Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish.”
This is one of Samuel's last words and prayer to the people of Israel. He asks them to seek after the Lord, and not forget Him. He prays that they may obey His words, and not sin against Him. And, Samuel continues to pray for them, that they may obey the Lord.
This is one that that I believe I can do more of, is prayer. Prayer for the lost, prayer for those that may know the Lord, and prayer that His people may obey, and that the enemy may not have a stronghold on us.
Father God, I praise Your Holy name. I give you all the glory and honor and praise, because You deserve it all. I pray for Your name, that it may be known and lifted Higher than any other name. I pray for the people, the people you Love, and the people You died for. I pray that they may know You more, that they may not turn away towards wicked ways, but to obey Your commands and to seek You and find You. I ask for Your Holy Spirit to speak to their spirits. Protect them and cover them with favor. I ask these things that You may be so evident in our lives. Give me strength to continue to pray and intercede for the lost, that great things will happen. I give you all the glory and honor and praise in Jesus mighty name.
Amen.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Rejecting Authority, Rejecting The Lord
1 Sam 8:1-8
1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.
4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”
6 But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. 7 And the LORD told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. 8 As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.
Samuel had his two sons lead the people, but the people did not like this and cried out for a new king. God was mad because the people were not rejecting the two leaders, but were rejecting Him who had anointed them to lead.
This ties into what God was revealing to me about authority, and that all authority on earth had been established by God. There is a reason and a purpose that He has for us and for the leaders that are placed before us. If we reject that which He has established, we are rejecting the Lord Himself.
Father God, I pray over this passage and the rhema that You are revealing to me. I ask that you bless these words, and allow it to speak to my spirit. I pray for the ability to recognize You and the things that You have established. I pray over the leaders of the world, and the purpose that You have placed them there for. I ask that You give me the strength and the humility to acknowledge that You have put them there for a purpose, and that I may let You rule. I thank you so much for what You are doing, and I pray that You be so evident here on earth. Let Your kingdom come, Lord. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba. 3 But his sons did not follow his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice.
4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. 5 They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.”
6 But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. 7 And the LORD told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. 8 As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you.
Samuel had his two sons lead the people, but the people did not like this and cried out for a new king. God was mad because the people were not rejecting the two leaders, but were rejecting Him who had anointed them to lead.
This ties into what God was revealing to me about authority, and that all authority on earth had been established by God. There is a reason and a purpose that He has for us and for the leaders that are placed before us. If we reject that which He has established, we are rejecting the Lord Himself.
Father God, I pray over this passage and the rhema that You are revealing to me. I ask that you bless these words, and allow it to speak to my spirit. I pray for the ability to recognize You and the things that You have established. I pray over the leaders of the world, and the purpose that You have placed them there for. I ask that You give me the strength and the humility to acknowledge that You have put them there for a purpose, and that I may let You rule. I thank you so much for what You are doing, and I pray that You be so evident here on earth. Let Your kingdom come, Lord. I pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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