How to Pray God’s Will using Bible Scriptures

Written by Sis. Lorraine Samuel

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This prayer book is very simple to read and use.

They should be read OUT LOUD every day.

Why read them out loud?

Even at the beginning of the Bible at Genesis 1:3, notice that it starts with, "Then God said…"

In verse 6 it says again, "Then God said…"

In verse 9, the same thing. "Then God said…"

God created the heavens and the earth by speaking them into existence. By praying the scriptures out loud you are speaking God’s will for your life into existence. Sure, He can hear you if you pray silently, but it is Him hearing the spoken Word that makes Him move in your behalf. Hearing the Word is what causes your faith to rise, not just reading it. There is power in the spoken Word. The power of prayer is when God intervenes and changes you, a situation or circumstances you’ve been praying about. Luke 18:1 niv bible says, "Then Jesus told the disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up". Jesus wants us to pray no matter how great or how small the issue or request is. I didn’t know if God was going to answer my prayer or not but I’m glad I was persistent and didn’t give up.

Prayer changes things. Hebrews 4:12 (niv bible) says, "for the word (scriptures) of God is living and active". Isn’t it amazing how the scriptures you pray can accomplish what you decree! God is a powerful living being. When you speak and believe in His word, you activate faith which pleases God, this is the power of prayer. You must remember, the bible is not a magic book that will give you anything you want. You can’t pray bible scriptures or pray period and see results if your heart, motives and attitude are not right. James 4:2-3 (nlt) says, "you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong-you want only what will give you pleasure". Is God going to receive glory out of your request? Is Gods will or purpose for your life going to be fulfilled by answering your prayer? This is what answered prayer really boils down to. Your life is not your own, it belongs to God. Yes, God wants us to be happy and live a fulfilled life but according to his will. If what we are praying and asking God for does not bring him glory or fulfil his purposes in this earth he may not answer that prayer. God is moved by a pure heart, loving motives and a right attitude.

Sometimes prayers are answered quickly and sometimes they’re not. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (niv) says, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven". Notice the word time.. Lol!! The power of prayer is being patient and allowing the "living word" to be accomplished in its due season. Many times we hinder our prayers by taking matters into our own hands, which complicates things even more. If the scripture you are praying or confessing requires action, do it. If God leads you to do something, by all means be obedient and do it! Otherwise, be patient and trust God.

Sometimes fasting and prayer is required to see a prayer answered. Matthew 17:21 (amplified bible) says, "but this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. Sometimes the stronghold on your situation is so great, it requires a spiritual sacrifice like fasting in order for the stronghold to be broken.

Praise and Worship

Before praying, you should start with some Praise and Worship songs. You don’t need a special songbook, the Bible is already full of songs. I found some of the popular Christian songs in the Bible. What better way to catch the Lord’s attention, then by singing His Word in song? You can even say the verses if you can’t sing. It’s also a good idea to end your prayer time thanking Him for what He’s going to do.

Scriptures Praise & Worship Songs

Psalm 51:10……. Create in me a clean heart, and purify me Create in me a clean heart , so I may worship thee, cast me not away from thy presence, do not take your spirit from me….

Psalm 63: 3,4………."Thy lovingkindness"

Matthew 6:33……….."Seek ye first the kingdom of God"

Revelation 4:11…….."Thou art worthy"

Psalm 3:3,4…………."The glory and the lifter of my head"

Psalm 27…………….The Lord is my light and my salvation"

Psalm 34……………."I will bless the Lord at all times"

Psalm 103………….."Bless the Lord O my soul"

Psalm 104:33………."I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live"

Psalm 42……………."As a deer panteth for the water"

Psalm 92:1…………."It’s a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord"

1Cor 3:16……………"Know ye not, know ye not ye are the temple?"

Gal 2:20…………….."It is no longer I that liveth, but Christ that liveth in me"

Song of Sol 2:16….."I am my beloved’s and He is mine"

Prov 17:22………….."A merry heart doeth good like a medicine"

Nehem 9:5…………."Stand up and bless the Lord your God"

Psalm 107:2………."Let the redeemed of the Lord say so"

Psalm 91:1,2………"He who dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High"

Rom 8:1……………."There is therefore now no condemnation"

1Jn 4:4………………"Greater is He that is in me"

Phil 2:9…………….."Jesus, name above all names"

Psalm 95:6…………"I will come and bow down"

Psalm 100:4………"I will enter His gates with thanksgiving"

Isaiah 60:1…………"Arise, shine for the Light has come"

Jerem 32:17………."Ah Lord God, Thou hast made the heaven"

Isaiah 55:12………."Trees of the field"

Isaiah 9:6…………."What a mighty God we serve"

Psalm 18:46………"O magnify the Lord"

Psalm 34:3………."Magnify the Lord and sing"

Psalm 68:1………."So rise and shine, and give God the glory"

"Break forth into joy oh my soul"

"There’s a river of life flowing out of me

Now if you like you can start reading the Prayer Promises. These are Scriptures that promise you that He will hear your prayers and answer them. Reading these builds your confidence and your faith to believe. Prayer Promises

Jer 1:12…….. "I am ready to perform My Word."

Jn 16:24……. "Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full."

Mt 21:22………"…whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

Jer 33:3……… "Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things…"

Jn 14:14…….. "If you ask anything in my name, I will do it."

Jn 16:23…….. "…whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you."

Jas 5:16…….. "The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

Job 22:27…… "You will make your prayer to Him, He will hear you…"

1Jn 5:14…….. "Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."

1Jn 5:15…….. "And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."

Jn 14:13…….. "And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son."

Isa 55:11……. "So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it."

Jn 15:7………. "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."

Mt 18:18…….. "Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."

Mt 18:19…….. "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven."

Jn 15:16…….. "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you."

Jer 29:12…….. "Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you."

Isa 65:24…….. "It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer, and while they are speaking I will hear."

Ps 91:15…….. "He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him."

Ps 141:2……… "Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting of my hands as the evening sacrifice."

The Scriptures Pages

If you are sick or in need of a spiritual healing, praying the Healing Scriptures will help you. Read them everyday, morning noon and night. You need to drench yourself in the Word of God. Not only does it build your faith to believe, it will remind you, when all those aches and pains come, that Jesus took sicknesses and diseases with Him to the cross when He died. Sickness and disease was crucified with Christ on the cross.

I had one lady write to tell me that her friend was in intensive care, and she would go to see her and read the healing scriptures to her every day. The friend in intensive care was healed from hearing the spoken Word. I would even recommend that you make a cassette recording of the scripture prayers, and get a cassette player that has an auto reverse. Put headphones on the patient so the spoken Word of God can continually soak into their mind. I have heard this being done for people that are in a coma.

Scriptures for Needs was written because at the time I was trying to raise money to be a missionary. I looked up every scripture I could find and wrote them down and prayed them every day to remind myself that God will supply my needs, and will make a way where there looks like there is no way. These prayers can build your faith to believe for all that God has for you, and don’t forget to send the angels to cause it to come.

When I compiled the Scriptures for Encouragement it was because I was meeting so many people that were depressed and discouraged. I actually looked for prayers to encourage a person, but couldn’t find any. These Scriptures will encourage you and build you up in your faith.

In Conclusion

I would like to tell you other different ways I have heard these scripture prayers being prayed. Some people just pray each page by itself. Some people pray in the spirit in between each scripture. Some people enter a praise and worship then begin to pray, and at the end of the prayer, thanking God for the outcome in advance. Which of course is a good idea because that’s what faith is, believing you receive it, before you can see it.

Some people just use this booklet as a reference, such as being on a prayer request telephone line, like prayer counsellors or prayer warriors, and intercessory prayer . Even if you are waiting in traffic or sitting on a bench in the park, you can take out this booklet and pray. Once you see how these scriptures are put together in prayer, you can look for scriptures yourself about your certain situation and compile a prayer to pray.

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Praying For The Government

1Tim 2:1…………Heavenly Father, I give thanks for our government.
1 Tim 2:2………..I pray for all men and women having authority over us in any way.
Prov. 1:23……….Pour out Your Spirit upon them and make Your Word known to them.
Ps 25:21………..Cause them to be men and women of integrity, obedient concerning us,
1 Tim 2:2………..that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty.
Prov. 2:10……….Let wisdom enter their hearts, and let knowledge be pleasant to them.
Prov. 2:11……….Let discretion preserve them and understanding keep them,
Prov. 2:12……….to deliver them from the way of evil and from evil men.
Psalm 1:1……….Make their hearts and ears attentive to godly counsel,
2Chr 20:32………doing what is right in your sight.
Prov. 2:21……….Let the upright dwell in our government.
Heb 12:27……….Cause there to be a shaking in all areas.
Prov. 2:21……….Let those complete and blameless before You stay.
Prov. 2:22……….and cut off the wicked. Let the unfaithful be rooted out.
1Cor 4:5…………Bring to light what is hidden in darkness,
1Cor 4:5…………and expose the secret aims of the hearts.
Rev 2:5………….Let this nation remember from where they have fallen,
Rev 2:5………….repenting, and returning to doing their first works,
1Chr 22:19……..setting their hearts and their souls to seek the Lord,
2Chr 7:14……….humbling themselves, praying, and turning from their wicked ways.
2Chr 7:14……….Then hear them, O Lord, and forgive their sins and heal our land.
Acts 26:18……..Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light.
Heb 3:13………..Soften the hearts that are hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Ps 107:20……….Deliver them from their destructions.
2Pet 3:9…………Father, You have been longsuffering toward us,
2Pet 3:9…………not willing that any should perish,
2Pet 3:9…………but that all should come to repentance.
Isa 49:22………..Raise up a standard in this nation.
Zech 10:1……….Cause the rains of Your Spirit to flood this land
Hab 3:2………….and revive Your work in the midst of us.
Isa 59:16………..Raise up intercessors for this nation
2Cor 10:4……….to pull down strongholds over this land.
Isa 40:5…………And let the glory of the Lord be revealed!

All nations around the world are included in this prayer. Or you can pray for an individual nation such as "the nation of _______."

I had never really thought about praying for the nations, until I became a prayer leader. But this is a prayer we need to pray everyday, particularly for nations that are oppressed.

Praying For The Nations

Joel 3:12………..Let the nations be awakened!
Isa 1:2…………..Let the earth hear the voice of the Lord!
Ps 9:20…………Judge the nations in Your sight, Father, and put them to fear,
Ps 9:20………….that they might know themselves to be but men.
Rom 8:22……….Father, the whole creation groans and labours
Rom 8:21……….to be delivered from the bondage of corruption,
Rom 8:21……….into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
Jn 15:26………..Send forth Your Spirit of Truth to bear witness of You,
Jn 16:8………….and to convict the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
Eze 14:6……….Cause them to repent and to turn from their idols.
Hag 2:7…………Shake the nations, so they will come to the Desire of All Nations(Jesus).
Num 23:24……..Father, cause Your people to rise up.
Joel 3:11……….Gather Your mighty ones to prepare for war.
Joel 3:14……….Bring the multitudes into the valley of decision.
Jer 49:14……….Send Your ambassadors into all the nations.
Col. 4:3…………Open to them a door for the Word, to speak the mystery of Christ,
Mt 24:14………..that the gospel of the kingdom may be preached in all the world.
Ps 111:6……….You have declared to Your people the power of Your works,
Ps 111:6………..in giving them the heritage of the nations.
Phil 2:10………..Let every knee bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord!
Isa 61:11………..Cause righteousness and praise to spring forth.
Hab 2:14………..Let the earth be filled with the knowledge of the glory
Hab 2:14………..of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.
Isa 43:9………….Father, gather the nations together,
Ps 22:27…………that they may worship Thee,
Ps 46:10…………and exult Thee in all the earth.
Gal 3:8……………Let all the nations be blessed through Your people,
Zech 14:14………and let the wealth of the heathen be gathered together
2Kin 22:5………..and be delivered into the hands of Your people for the work of the Lord.
Isa. 49:6…………Send forth Your salvation to the ends of the earth,
Mk 12:36………..and make Your enemies to be Your footstool.

Why should we pray for Jerusalem? Praying for Jerusalem is a request from God Himself.

He said, Pray for Jerusalem Pray these scriptures verses everyday in your daily prayer time.

Praying For Jerusalem

Isa 45:3………..Father, You are the God of Israel, and they are Your people.
Isa 45:4………..You named them, though they did not know You.
Jer 33:8…………Lord, cleanse them from their iniquities, and pardon all of their sins.
Isa 45:17……….Save them with an everlasting salvation.
Isa 45:13……….Raise them up in righteousness, and direct all their ways.
Ps 25:22……….Redeem Israel out of all of their troubles.
Joel 3:16……….Be a shelter for Your people,
Joel 3:16……….and the strength of the children of Israel.
Jer 33:9…………Bring health and healing to them and to their land,
Jer 33:6…………Revealing to them Your abundance of peace and truth.
Eph 1:18……….Let the eyes of their understanding be enlightened.
Eph 1:17……….Give them the spirit of wisdom and revelation
Eph 1:17……….in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jer 33:9…………Let Israel be to You a name of praise,
Jer 33:9…………and an honour before all the nations of the earth.
Jer 33:9…………Proclaiming all the good You do for them,
Jer 33:9…………and causing fear and trembling among the nations,
Jer 33:9…………because of all the goodness and prosperity You provide for it.
Joel 2:25………..Restore everything that has been removed from them.
Joel 2:19………..Send them grain and new wine and oil to satisfy them.
Prov 16:7………..Make their enemies to be at peace with them
Joel 2:19…………and no longer let them be a reproach among the nations.
Eze 34:12……….Seek out Your sheep and deliver them
Eze 34:13……….from the peoples and countries where they were scattered,
Eze 34:13……….and bring them to their own land.
Ps 122:6…………I pray for the peace of Jerusalem,
Ps 122:6…………may they prosper that love you.
Eze 34:25……….Lord, cause their enemies to cease from the land.
Eze 34:26……….Make them and the places all around Jerusalem a blessing,
Eze 34:26……….and cause showers of blessings to come down in their season.
Eze 34:27……….Let Your people dwell safely in their land,
Jer 34:17…………delivered from trouble from all the kingdoms of the earth.

When you Pray for the Missionaries, all missionaries are included. But we are all actually missionaries, aren’t we? We have a mission to spread the Gospel!

If you know a missionary’s name specifically, you can say their name instead of missionaries.

Praying For Missionaries

Mt 13:38……….Father, in the Name of Jesus, I pray for those out in the mission fields,
Mt 13:38……….spreading the good news of the Gospel,
Mt 24:14……….in this country and around the world.
1Jn 3:17……….They have seen their brothers’ needs
1Jn 3:17……….and have not shut up their hearts from them,
3Jn 1:7…………but have faithfully gone forth into all the earth.
2Tim 1:9……….Let them be called with a holy calling,
2Tim 1:9……….not according to their works,
2Tim 1:9……….but according to Your own purpose, Abba Father.
1Jn 3:16……….Out of love they have laid down their lives
Jas 1:25……….and determined to be doers of the work, not hearers only.
Act 16:24………I pray for those in prison for their beliefs.
2Tim 1:8……….Not being ashamed, they share in the sufferings for the Gospel,
2Tim 2:10……..and endure all things for the sake of those chosen for salvation.
Act 16:26………Father, send forth Your angels and cause them to be set free.
Heb 6:10……….Do not forget their work and labour of love.
2Tim 4:17………Stand with them and strengthen them.
2Tim 4:18………Deliver them from every evil work and preserve them.
Phil 1:12……….Cause the things which have happened to actually
Phil 1:12……….turn out for the furtherance of the Gospel.
Ps 104:4……….Make Your ministers a flame of fire,
Phil 2:16……….Help them to hold fast to the Word of life
Eph 5:10……….proving what is acceptable to the Lord,
Eph 5:11……….exposing the unfruitful works of darkness,
Phil 2:15……….and shining as bright lights in a dark world.
2Thes 3:8………Let their hard work be an example to us,
1Thes 3:2………as we send fellow labourers and ministers of God
1Thes 3:2………to encourage and establish them concerning their faith,
1Thes 3:3………so that they will not be shaken by afflictions.
1Thes 2:2……..Give them the boldness to speak the Gospel in the midst of conflict
1Cor 2:4………..in demonstration of the Spirit and power
Col 4:17………..and to fulfil the ministry they have received in the Lord.

Praying for Your Pastor is very important. They are serving God and the attacks of the enemy are non ceasing. They must be covered in prayer on a daily basis.

This prayer can be personalized by saying his name instead of the word pastor. If you have a reverend or father as they do in the Catholic Church, then you can use those words instead of pastor. Or you can prayer for all pastors.

Praying For Pastors

Ps 31:23……….Father, I thank You that our pastors are faithful,
Ps 31:23……….and that You preserve them.
Prov 28:20……..That they abound with blessings,
Gal 6:9………….and do not grow weary in well doing.
Phil 1:6………….That You who began a good work in them will perfect it.
Eph 2:10………..They are Your workmanship created in Christ Jesus,
Heb 13:21………and equipped in every good thing to do Your will.
Heb 13:21……….Work in them that which is well-pleasing in Your sight.
2Cor 9:8…………Let all grace abound toward them, having sufficiency in all things,
2Cor 9:8………..and an abundance for every good work.
2Cor 9:6………..Because they have sowed bountifully, they will reap bountifully,
1Cor 3:6………..and whether they plant or water, Father, You give the increase.
2Cor 2:14……….I pray that they continually triumph in Christ,
2Cor 2:14……….diffusing the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
Deut 28:2……….That all blessings come upon them and overtake them,
Deut 28:2……….because they obey the voice of their God.
Ps 32:8………….Instruct them and teach them in the way they should go;
1Cor 2:10……….reveal the deeper things of God to them by Your Spirit.
2Tim 2:21……….Let them be vessels of honour, sanctified and useful for the Master,
2Tim 2:21……….prepared for every good work.
1Pet 5:2………..Shepherding the flock willingly, eagerly, and being an example to them.
1Cor 2:4………..Their speech and preaching is in demonstration of the Spirit and power.
2Tim 4:2………..And they are instant in season and out of season to preach the Word.
Josh 1:3…………Every place the soles of their feet tread upon has been given to them.
Deut 31:6……….They are strong and of good courage for You, Lord, go with them.
Ps 27:14………..They wait on You, and You strengthen them in their heart.
Titus 1:5…………Help them set in order things that are lacking,
Titus 1:5…………and appoint elders in every city.
2Cor 10:4………..I tear down the strongholds over the pulpit.
Ex 17:11…………I lift up our pastors and cover them
Heb 12:24……….with the blood of Jesus.
Deut 28………….Sickness and disease shall in no way come near them,
Gal 3:13…………for they are redeemed from the curse of the law.
Isa 54:17………..I say that no weapon formed against them will prosper,
Isa 54:17………..and every tongue rising against them shall be shown to be in the wrong.
Cor 12:11……….Father, let the gifts and anointing on their lives come forth.
Luke 1:45……….Birth the things that You have spoken to them in their hearts,
Acts 6:4…………as they continually give themselves to prayer
Acts 6:4…………and the ministry of the Word.

It’s important to pray for your pastor’s family as well as the pastor, because if the enemy can’t get to the pastor, he’ll focus on his family.

If you belong to a religion where the pastor isn’t married, it doesn’t matter. He still had a mom and dad and other relatives. They all need to be covered in prayer. You can also pray these scriptures for your own family.

Praying For Pastor’s Family

1Pet 4:8………..Father, I pray that their family members love one another.
1Pet 4:9………..That they are hospitable to one another without complaint.
1Pet 4:11………Serving by the strength that You supply,
1Pet 4:11………so that in all things You may be glorified.
1Thes 5:11…….I pray that they encourage one another, comfort, edify,
Acts 20:32…….and build one another up.
Mt 18:19……….That they stand in agreement in every area of their lives,
Neh 8:10……….Letting the joy of the Lord be their strength,
Col 3:15………..with the peace of God ruling in their hearts.
Ps 138:8……….Father, I thank You that You’re perfecting
Ps 138:8……….everything concerning them.
Ps 92:10……….Anoint them with fresh oil.
Ps 103:5……….Satisfy them with good things,
Ps 103:5……….So that their youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Ps 92:14……….In old age they shall still bear fruit,
Ps 92:14……….and be fresh and flourishing.
Ps 91:16……….With a long life You will satisfy them.
Job 1:10………..Father, place a hedge of protection
Job 1:10………..around them, around their household,
Job 1:10………..and around all that they have on every side.
Ps 34:7…………I thank You that the angel of the Lord encamps
Ps 34:7…………round about them and delivers them from all evil,
Ps 91:3…………from the snare of the fowler, from every pestilence,
Ps 91:10……….and that no plague will come near their dwelling.
Prov 3:24……….They shall lie down and their sleep shall be sweet.
Prov 16:7……….Because their ways please You Lord,
Prov 16:7……….You make their enemies to be at peace with them.
Deut 29:9……….They keep Your word and do it,
Deut 29:9……….therefore, they prosper in all that they do.
Jn 15:4………….Because they abide in You and delight them selves in You,
Ps 37:4…………You give them the desires of their heart.
1Pet 5:6…………And because they humble themselves, exalt them in due season.
1Pet 4:19……….I thank You Father that they are committed to You, to doing good,
1Pet 5:7………..casting all their cares upon You, for You care for them.
1Pet 5:8………..That they are sober, vigilant, continually resisting the devil,
1Pet 5:9………..and steadfast in their faith.
1Pet 5:10……….Father, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle them in Jesus’ name.

Praying for the Church is very important.

Many problems relating to the churches and instances of strife and gossiping can be altered if you will just pray for your church.

Or pray for the churches as a whole, the church, the body of Christ.

Praying For The Church

1Pet 5:6………..Heavenly Father, we humble ourselves under Your mighty hand.
1Jn 1:9………….Forgive us for our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Heb 10:22………Let us draw near to You with a true heart in full assurance of faith,
Heb 10:22………having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience,
Heb 10:22………and our bodies washed with pure water.
Col 3:16…………Let Your Word dwell in us richly.
Col 1:9…………..Fill us with the knowledge of Your will,
Col 1:9…………..in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,
Col 1:10…………that we may live and conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of You,
Col 1:10…………fully pleasing You, and being fruitful in every good work.
Eph 4:23………..And, by being renewed in the spirit of our minds,
Col 3:12…………that we put on tender mercies, kindness, humility,
Col 3:12…………meekness, longsuffering: bearing with and forgiving one another.
Eph 4:13………..That we dwell together in the unity of the faith,
1Thes 5:12……..recognizing those who labour among us,
1Thes 5:13……..esteeming them highly in love for their work’s sake.
1Cor 1:10……….I pray we all speak the same thing, with no divisions among us,
Phil 1:27………..standing fast in one spirit, striving together for the faith.
Heb 13:9………..That we’re not carried about with various and strange doctrines,
2Tim 2:15……….But we study, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Jude 1:16……….That we’re not murmurers, complainers, walking after our own lusts,
1Tim 6:18……….but are rich in good works, ready to give and willing to share.
Eph 4:16………..I pray that the whole body be knit and joined together,
Eph 4:16………..and that every part does its share causing growth to the body.
1Pet 4:10……….As each one has received a gift, let him minister it,
Phil 2:4………….looking out for the interests of others.
1Pet 1:22……….Let us all fervently love one another with a pure heart,
2Jn 1:8………….so that we do not lose the things we have worked for.
1Pet 4:7…………Let us become serious and watchful in our prayers,
Eph 5:16………..redeeming the time, for the days are evil.
Heb 12:1………..Running with endurance the race that is set before us,
Col 3:2………….setting our minds on things above and not on things on the earth.
Phil 3:14………..But pressing toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God.
Eph 6:11………..Putting on the whole armour of God that we may stand against the devil.
Acts 4:29……….That we will speak forth Your Word with great boldness
Acts 4:30……….and that You will stretch forth Your hand to heal,
Acts 4:30……….that signs and wonders may be done in the name of Your Son Jesus.

Praying for Relationships was written because there are many couples having problems in their marriages.

When you pray this prayer, you may see a gradual change in your partner, but the main change is what you see happening to yourself.

You will change first, mostly in your attitude. And there is a certain peace when you can just release your partner into God’s hands, for Him to deal with. This prayer also covers Family Relationships.

Praying For Relationships

Mt 21:21…………Father, I come before You in prayer and in faith.
Rom 13:11……..Your Word says that now is the time for all to awaken from sleep,
Rom 13:11………For our salvation is nearer now than we first believed.
Col 1:13………….Lord, deliver my loved ones from the power of darkness,
Rom 13:12………and cause them to put on the armour of light.
Rom 13:14………Help them in their daily walk to put on the Lord Jesus Christ
Rom 13:13………and to avoid the lusts and idolatry of life.
Ps 119:37……….Cause them to turn their eyes away from worthless things,
2Tim 2:26……….to come to their senses, and escape the snare of the devil.
Rom 13:13………Deliver them from immorality, strife, and envy,
Heb 10:22……….and draw them near to You, Father, with a true heart.
Mt 5:6……………Create in them a hunger and thirst for You and Your righteousness,
Ps 119:37………and revive them in Your ways.
Col 1:9…………..I ask that You fill them with the knowledge of Your will
Col 1:9…………..in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
Col 1:10…………that they might have a walk worthy of You, Lord,
Col 1:10…………fully pleasing You, being fruitful in every good work,
Col 1:10…………and increasing in the knowledge of You,
Col 1:11…………strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power.
Rom 8:30……….Bring them into the calling that You have predestined for them;
1Chr 28:9……….help them to serve You with a loyal heart and with a willing mind,
Ps 32:8………….and instruct them in the way they should go.
Jas 1:22…………Let them be doers of the Word and not hearers only,
Ps 119:97………meditating in Your Word day and night.
Ps 112:6………..Establish their heart, so they will never be shaken,
1Cor 10:13……..and show them a way of escape with every temptation.
Rom 13:8……….Let them owe no man anything except their love.
1Jn 3:18………..A love that is in deed and truth, not just in word and speech.
Ps 110:3……….Let them be volunteers serving You in the time of Your power.
Mt 6:33…………Seeking first Your kingdom so that they will reap abundant blessings.
Prov 3:9………..I pray that they will honour You with their possessions
Prov 3:9………..and with the first fruits of their increase;
Ps 111:1……….Praising the Lord with their whole heart in the assembly
Ps 111:1……….of the upright and in the congregation,
Mic 6:8…………walking humbly with You Lord, being determined to act justly,
Ps 112:4……….loving mercy and righteousness,
Ps 112:4……….being gracious and full of compassion.

These are scriptures to pray over children. When I wrote Praying for the Children, I actually had my children in mind.

I wanted to cover them in prayer before they go off into the world alone. I wanted them to be able to make the right decisions, and stay away from all that was evil. I then realized that all children was included in the prayer.

You can also pray these scriptures for your unborn child. If you would like to pray for a specific child, just replacing the word children will personalize it.

Praying For The Children

Acts 19:20………I thank you Father that Your Word prevails over our children.
Isa 54:13………..That they are taught of the Lord and continue to be
Prov 13:1………. the fruit of godly instruction and correction.
Isa 54:13………..Great is their peace and undisturbed composure.
Prov 2:6………… Father, give us counsel and wisdom in bringing up our children.
1Pet 1:14………. I say they are obedient, not conforming to the things of the flesh,
1Pet1:15.. but holy, in all conduct.
1Pet 2:2……….. desiring the pure milk of the Word that they may grow thereby.
Jas 1:19…………That they are swift to hear slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
Heb 13:5………. Their conduct is without covetousness,
Heb 13:5………. and they are content with what they have.
Heb 13:16……… They do not forget to do what is right and to share.
2Pet 3:18………. I pray that they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord,
1Thes 4:1……… and abound more and more in how they should walk and please You.
1Pet 5:5……….. That they submit to their elders, and to one another,
1Pet 5:5……….. being clothed with humility.
1Pet 5:7……….. That they cast their cares upon You, Father, for You care for them.
Jas 1:22…………I thank You that they are doers of the Word, and not hearers only,
Ph’m 1:6………..effectively sharing their faith.
2Tim 1:7 ……….not having a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
2Tim 1:9………..Father, You have saved them and called them with a holy calling,
2Tim 1:9 ……….not according to works, but according to Your own purpose.
2Tim 4:18………Deliver them from every evil work and preserve them.
John 10:5 ……..They will by no means follow strangers, not knowing their voices.
2Tim2:22 ………They abide with others who call on the Lord out of a pure heart,
Jas 3:10 ……….and cursing comes not out of their mouth.
1Jn 5:18 ……….Because Jesus keeps them safe, the wicked one does not touch them.
Ps 91:11……….Give Your angels special charge to accompany, defend, preserve
Ps 4:8………….and provide safety for them, day and night.
1Jn 2:5 ………..Because they keep Your Word, Your love is being perfected in them.
1Jn 2:15 ………They do not love the world or the things in the world,
3Jn 1:11……….and they do not imitate what is evil, but what is good.
1Jn 1:7 ………..They walk in the light as You are in the Light,
Jas 4:8 ………..cleansing their hands and purifying their hearts,
2Tim 2:22 …….They follow after righteousness, faith, love, and peace.
Heb 13:18……..They have a good conscience and desire to live honourably,
Prov 3:4 ……….having favour and high esteem with God and man.

These prayers can build your faith to believe for all that God has for you, and don’t forget to send the angels to cause it to come.

you are sick or in need of a spiritual healing, praying the Healing Scriptures will help you.

Read them everyday, morning noon and night. You need to drench yourself in the Word of God.

Not only does it build your faith to believe, it will remind you when all those aches and pains come, that Jesus took sicknesses and diseases with Him to the cross when He died. Sickness and disease was crucified with Christ on the cross.

Scriptures For Healing

Hos 4:6………….My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.

Gal 3:13…………Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us…

1Pet 2:24……….(Jesus) bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness — by whose stripes you were healed.

Isa 53:5………….He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Mt 8:17………….He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.

Ps 107:20………He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

Prov 3:7…………Do not be wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord and depart from evil.

Prov 3:8…………It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.

Ex 15:26…………I am the Lord who heals you.

Ps 103:3………..Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases…

Ex 23:25………..serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you.

Prov 16:24………Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

Isa 58:8………….your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.

Ps 118:17……….I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

Ps 147:3………..He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.

Prov 17:22………A merry heart does good, like a medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.

3John 2………….Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

Mk 16:17………..these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; …they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.

Jas 5:15…………the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Jas 5:16………..Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.

Mt 8:13…………Go your way; and as you have believed, so let it be done for you.

Scriptures For Needs

Mt 6:8…………"your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him."

Ps 34:10………."…those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing."

Ps 24:1……….."The earth is the Lord’s, and all it’s fullness,"

Ps 50:10………."…every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills."

Gen 18:14………"Is anything too hard for the Lord?"

Mt 7:7…………"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you."

Rom 8:32………."He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall he not with Him also freely give us all things?"

Ps 37:5……….."Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass."

Luke 6:38………"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom."

Eph 3:20………."…(God) is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us…"

Phil 4:19………"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."

2Pet 1:3………."His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him…"

Jer 33:3…………."Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and
mighty things, which you do not know."

Jer 32:27………"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything to hard for Me?"

Mt 11:28………."Come to Me, all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Heb 13:5………."For He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Phil 4:6………."Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let you requests be made known to God; …"

2Cor 9:10………"…may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food,
supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the
fruits of your righteousness, …"

Ps. 20:4………."…may He grant you according to your hearts desire, and fulfil all of your purpose."

Eph 1:3……….."Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ…"

Scriptures that Work
Your Confessions of Faith

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God’s Creative power will work for you if you will confess daily (say the same thing) that God says about you.

Agree with God’s Word and it will work for you.

For an illustration see "Put on the Armour of God" and "The Word, don’t leave home without it."

If you have fears and worries, say these scriptures 3 times a day.

Rom. 12:21……….I am the body of Christ and Satan has no power over me. I overcome evil with good.
1 John 4:4………..Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.
Psalms 23:4……..I will fear no evil, for you are with me Lord, Your Word and Your Spirit comfort me.
Isaiah 54:14………I am far from oppression and fear does not come near me.
Psalm 1:3…………Whatsoever I do shall prosper for I am like a tree planted by rivers of water.
Gal. 1:4……………You have delivered me from the evils of this world, for it is Your will.
Psalms 91:10…….No evil shall befall me, neither shall any plague come near my dwelling.
Psalms 91:11…….For You have given Your angels charge over me, and they keep me in all my ways.
Prov. 12:28………..In my pathway is life and there is no death.
James 1:25……….I am a doer of the Word of God and I am blessed in my deeds.
Eph. 6:16………….I take the shield of faith, and stop everything the enemy brings against me.
Gal 3:13…………..Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law, I forbid sickness to come upon me.
Rev. 12:11…………I overcome by the blood of Jesus and the word of my testimony.
James 4:7…………The devil flees from me because I resist him in Jesus’ Name.
Psalms 119:89…..The word of God is forever settled in heaven.
Isaiah 54:13………Great is the peace of my children for they are taught of the Lord.

For material needs confess these 3 times a day until…

Gal. 3:13………….Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law (Poverty, sickness, and death)
2 Cor. 8:9…………For poverty he has given me wealth, for sickness He has given me health
Psalms 119:25…..It is true unto me according to the Word of God.
Psalms 37:4……..I delight myself in the Lord and He gives me the desires of my heart.
Luke 6:38…………I have given and it is given unto me pressed down, shaken together and running over.
2 Cor. 9:8…………I have sufficiency in all things and abound to all good works, for all grace abounds toward me.
Phil. 4:19…………There is no lack, for my God supplies all my needs according to His riches.
Psalms 23:1…….The Lord is my shepherd, I do not want.

For guidance and wisdom confess these three times a day until…

John 16:13……….The Spirit of Truth abides in me and teaches me all things. He guides me into all truth
Prov. 3:5I………… trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not to my own understanding
Prov. 3:6…………..In all my ways I acknowledge Him and He directs my path.
Psalms 119:105…Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Psalms 138:8…….He will perfect that which concerns me.
Col. 3:16…………..I let the Word of God dwell in me richly in all wisdom
John 10:3,4……….I follow the Good Shepherd, because I know His voice, a stranger I will not follow.
Romans 12:2…….I am not conformed to this world, but I am transformed by renewing my mind in the Word

For comfort and strength confess these as often as necessary When you are feeling defeated or discouraged speak these bible quotes with boldness and watch how encouraged, empowered and strengthened you’ll become.

• This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24
• Create in me a clean heart O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10
• Lord only you know the plans you have for me. Plans to prosper me and not harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
• I will trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
• To you O Lord, I lift up my soul; In you I trust, O my God. Show me your ways Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savoir, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25
• There is no condemnation (doom or failure) for me who is in Christ Jesus, I walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. Romans 8:1
• I’m a new creation in Christ. The old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17
• I am the righteousness of God in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:21
• If God is for me, who can be against me. Romans 8:31
• Greater is He who lives in me than he that lives in the world. John 4:4
• In all things I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me. Romans 8:37
• I will bless the Lord at all times. His praises will continuously be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1
• God you will meet all of my needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
• I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
• In all things God works for my good because I love Him and have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:11
• I take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5
• Whatever things are true, honest, upright, pure, lovely, of good report, if there be any virtue, If there be anything worthy of praise, I will think on these things. Philippians 46:1
• God is my refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1
• No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17
• For God has given his angels charge over me, to keep me in all my ways. Psalms 91:11
• I have peace that surpasses all understanding. Philippians 4:6-7
• Gods word will not depart from my mouth, I will meditate on it day and night and do all that is written in it. Then I will be prosperous and have good success. Joshua 1:8
• God will bless the work of my hands. Deuteronomy 16:15

Neh. 8:10………The joy of the Lord is my strength
Psalms 27:1…..The Lord is the strength of my life
1 John 4:4……..Greater is He that is in me, then he that is in the world
Prov. 4 21:22…..I will not let the Word depart from my eyes, for it is life and health
Eph. 4:29……….I let no corrupt words come out of my mouth, only that which is good and edifying.
Eph. 4:27……….I refuse to give place to the devil.
Eph 4:15………..I speak the truth in love, and grow up into Him in all things.
John 10:28……..No man shall take me out of His hand, for I have eternal life.
Col 3:15…………I let the peace of God rule in my heart, I refuse to worry about anything.
Matt 16:19……..That which I refuse to allow here, God also refuses to allow, and that which I allow, He also will bring to pass here.
Col 2:10……….. I am complete in Him who is the head of all principality and power
Mark 16:17,18…I am a believer and these things do follow me. I speak with new tongues, I take authority over the devil, I lay my hands on the sick and they recover.

Early Morning Prayer
Why it is important to pray?

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Here in this picture you see a person sailing in a boat.

An open bible lies on his lap and he is smiling.

Set your Sails shows you the benefits of early morning prayer.

Why it is important to pray?

When you start your day by praying, you fill your mind with wisdom, peace, strength, revelation, joy and fellowship with your heavenly Father.

At the same time your moving out of your way adversity, strife, fears, temptations and depression. And what do you leave in your wake? Joy, peace, love, gentleness, and kindness. Just a few minutes in the morning with your heavenly Father can make all the difference in the world. He’s waiting for you to talk to Him. He knows how busy you are, but can you at least say, Hi ?

Forgiveness Illustration
God is Not Mad at You

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How simple it is to just ask God to forgive you for your sins.

You can’t make your way to heaven by doing good works.

Good works should be a result of giving your heart to Jesus, not an effort just to be good enough to go to heaven.

When we do go to the Father for forgiveness, we’re covered by Jesus’ crucifixion.

Jesus took sin, sickness, disease, hell, fear, poverty, death, punishment and the grave all to the cross.

When God forgives you, He takes your sins and tosses them into the deepest part of the sea, never to be remembered again.

It’s interesting to note the little demon trying to tell the man that his sins are so bad that God would never forgive him. This is totally the wrong attitude. You’re not going to surprise God with all your hidden sins, He already knows about them. So why not clean the slate and ask Him to forgive you?

Angels Lead People To You
Bible Sermon on Witnessing

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You don’t have to wonder whether or not you should witness to someone.

The angels are always working, leading people to you, so you can share with them the good news how Jesus died to purchase a place in heaven for them.

Do you think you meet people on the street or shopping by accident?

You just happen to be in the same place at the same time? No, I don’t think so.

Is what you say to them going to be something they remember for the rest of their life? Even if you say something like Praise the Lord they will remember it at least for the rest of the day, and may even go home and tell someone what you said. Then they won’t remember it until it happens again somewhere. This is all a process of planting seed. Will the seed you plant grow, or whither away and die?

When you approach your neighbour (whom Christ asked us to love) on the street, ask them : Do You Know. That:

• GOD LOVES YOU
• SIN SEPARATES PEOPLE FROM GOD
• JESUS DIED FOR YOUR SINS
• YOU CAN RECEIVE JESUS NOW AND KNOW GOD’S LOVE

“If you confess with you mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved."

Pray this prayer with your neighbour whilst witnessing:

Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name I repent of my sins and open my heart to let Jesus come inside of me.
Jesus, You are my Lord and Savoir. I believe you died for my sins and you were raised from the dead.
Fill me with your Holy Spirit. Thank You Father for saving me in Jesus’ name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah.

The Rapture Illustration
Bible Sermons In A Cartoon

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When you receive the gift of eternal life, or became born again by asking Jesus into your heart, are you going to tell anyone?

Are you going to let your friends go to hell because you don’t have the courage to share with them what Jesus has done?

The purpose of life is to share with as many people as you can the good news.

They don’t have to spend eternity in hell when heaven has already been bought and paid for by Jesus. So who are you going to take with you to heaven?

God’s Word
Don’t Leave Home Without It

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Build yourself up in prayer and God’s Word every day.

The demons will tremble and run at the sight of you.

They know you know the Word, but are always testing you to see if you believe it.

God Is Raising A Standard In The Land
Biblical Illustration

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God is raising a standard in the land.

He has put sickness, lack, fear, and immorality under our feet.

We have the victory!

Call for Volunteers in the Church
Sermon Illustration

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This cartoon is basically a call for volunteers.

For some reason it always seems like there is just a handful of people in the church that are doing all the work.

God has created within each of us a special talent or gift.

If you don’t know what your gift is or what you are called to do, start in the ministry of "helps".

Click on the picture for a larger view.

The Promises Of God
God Will Keep His Word

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The promises of God are Yes and In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah to those in Christ

He is never going to break His Word or take it back.

You can have confidence that everything He promises you in His Word you can receive.

All you have to do is ask.

He promises you health and healing, happiness, hope, prosperity, eternal life, freedom, goodness, mercy, the Holy Spirit, all good things are yours now through Jesus Christ.

Teach A Man To Fish
Discipleship Illustrated Sermon

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In the cartoon you see two fishermen, the one on the left seems to have had good luck, he has a bucket full of fish. He’s offering the younger man some of his bait.

The younger man is trying to catch fish without bait.

What if the more experienced man just gave him his bucket of fish?

It wouldn’t help him to learn how to catch his own, would it?

So what does this have to do with the Word of God? It is used as an example for discipleship. You can give a person the gift of salvation, but unless you disciple him, he has not learn how to go and catch more for the kingdom of God.

Life Is A Carousel
Take Hold of God’s Word!

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Here we have a merry go round that represents our life.

We go around and around everyday.

The person on the merry go round is reaching for the bible.

Every time he misses it, he tries to grab it next time around.

The person on the box is encouraging him not to give up and keep trying.

What would we do if we didn’t have people encouraging us all the time? We would give up.

How do you grab a hold of God’s Word? By studying it everyday! Don’t let your life become so busy that you can’t reach out and grab what God has for you. Grab it and hold on to it. Don’t let it slip through you fingers. Short prayers are very effective. You don’t have to pray long drawn out prayers to get Gods attention. God doesn’t want to hear mumble jumble. He wants us to be direct and straight to the point.

Once you have followed the order of prayer through the Lords prayer, then you can bring your petitions to God. I’m a firm believer in praying bible scriptures. There is power in praying Gods word.

Here are a few short prayers that I’ve personally prayed over my life and circumstances. Each prayer is scripturally based. You can apply these short prayers to your own life as well. These are some of the most common prayers that are requested today.
Healing Prayer:

Father, I honour and bless you today. Thank you for your love and your patience with me. I ask you to forgive me for all of my iniquities. I ask you to heal the infirmity in my body, cleanse me and make me whole in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for me. Thank you for the wounds that you’ve endured for my transgressions. I claim in the name of Jesus that by your stripes I am healed. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Prayer for Peace:

Father I thank you for peace that surpasses all understanding. Thank you for guarding my heart and mind in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

God keep me in perfect peace as my mind stays focused on you. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth may there be peace to everyone whom your favour rests. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Marriage Prayer:

Sovereign God, I ask that what you have joined together in my spouse and I, no one will separate in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Heavenly Father, I know you hate divorce. I pray no weapon formed against my marriage will prosper. Nothing is impossible with you. I ask you to heal my marriage and restore the love we once had.

(wife) God change me, teach me how to love and respect my husband. (husband) God change me teach me how to love my wife the way Christ loves the church. I believe in my heart that you can turn this around, in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Prayers for Children:

Father I thank you that my children will remain healthy and whole from the hair on top of their heads to the soles of their feet. No sickness or disease will dwell in their bodies, in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Father I pray that my children will love and serve you all the days of their lives. As a I raise my child to follow your will and your ways, I ask that when he/she is old, they will never depart from them. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Father bless my child’s future. Bright and successful, full of peace, joy and happiness. I pray that my children will honour me so that things will go well for them and they will live long lives in the earth, in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Father, encamp your precious angels around my children everyday. Protect them from hurt, harm and danger. In Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Prayers against Fear:

Father I thank you in the name of Jesus that you have not given me a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Lord, you are my refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. If you are for me, who can be against me! I will not fear, in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

God I trust you will be with me as I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, with you, I will fear no evil. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Prayers for Forgiveness:

God, forgive me for my sins knowing and unknowing. Create in me a pure heart and renew a steadfast spirit within me so that I can walk upright before you. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

God, I sincerely forgive and release those who have hurt me. I know that vengeance is yours. I pray for grace and mercy to those who have hurt me, in Jesus name. In Jesus Name, Amen Hallelujah

Here are two simple prayers you can pray over your life. The bible says to "pray without ceasing, for this is the will of God". Expect God to fulfil each of these prayers. Why? Because it’s Gods will for you to have wisdom, increase in your life and peace when you rest at night.

Pray these prayers in faith and pray them often. Be patient!! God will answer each prayer if your heart is right and motives are pure.

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom 1 Kings 3:9:
"So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong."

Proverbs 4:7 (niv bible) says, "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." Solomon was the king of Israel. In a dream God told Solomon to ask for what he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom so that he would be a good king. God was pleased with Solomon’s request. he granted his wish and blessed him with wealth and riches beyond belief.

Pray Solomon’s simple prayer so you can make wise choices and decisions in your life.

Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:10:
"Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain."

The name Jabez means "pain". Jabez received this name because when he was born he caused his mother great pain. Jabez did not want to be cursed or cause people pain for the rest of his life so he cried out to God to lift the curse and bless him with increase. I believe the increase encompassed health, peace, and prosperity!

You can do the same!! God wants to bless you with increase. Pray this simple prayer in faith and release blessings in your life.

There are three kinds of bible fasting that I will explain. Fasting is mandatory if you are going to live a victorious life in Christ. Our lives are full of challenges and many of them we can’t conquer in our own strength. Fasting and prayer will cause a supernatural move of God to take place in you and in your circumstances. You’ll notice things beginning to change.

Fasting is also a form of cleansing and repentance from sin. You still need to verbalize your sins to God, but as you empty your self of food, you replace that emptiness with the word of God and prayer. As the word of God takes root in you and in your thoughts, it begins to cleanse the unrighteous areas of your life.

Let’s look at three types of bible fasting and the different needs that caused people to fast.
THE 40 DAY FAST:

This bible fast is abstaining from all food, solid or liquid. You can drink water. Our human body can not survive forty days without water unless there is a supernatural intervention. Do not attempt this fast unless you are sure the Lord has called you to do it.

Moses was the first person in the bible to do a 40 day fast. Deuteronomy 9:9 When I went up on the mountain to receive the tablets of stone, the tablets of the covenant that the lord had made with you, I stayed on the mountain forty days and forty nights; I ate no bread and drank no water. The purpose in this fast was Moses giving himself completely to the Lord to be used as a vessel to bring forth the Ten Commandments. What an awesome responsibility and sacrifice. Moses gave God his body and complete attention so he could receive every word the Lord was giving to him.

Matthew 4:2 He (Jesus) fasted forty days and forty nights and afterward he was hungry. Jesus was preparing for his ministry. You can feel when a shift is taking place in your life. The 40 day fast can be taken to prepare you for a new season or change in your life.

THE 3 DAY FAST:
The 3 day fast is abstaining from eating and drinking. The human body can go long periods without food, but only a short period of time without water.

This bible fast is usually taken when there is a spiritual emergency or when you need a miracle in a situation that you have absolutely no control over.

Esther 4:16 (niv bible) "Go gather all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do." In this scripture, Queen Esther called for a 3 day fast because there was a plot being planned to destroy all of the Jews in her Kingdom. This was a spiritual emergency. Esther had no control over what was going to take place because the order was already set in motion..

God looked upon her fast, saw the sincerity of her heart and the seriousness of the situation and he intervened. In the end the Jews were not destroyed. How awesome is that!! Read the book of Esther in the bible for the complete story.

THE 21 DAY FAST:
The 21 day fast also know as the Daniel fast is a restricted diet. This bible fast allows you to eat fruits and vegetables only. This is a fast for wisdom and understanding. If you need guidance, instruction or understanding in a particular area or situation in your life, the 21 day fast is a good place to start.

Daniel 10:2,3 (niv bible) "I Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over." Daniel received a vision from the Lord regarding the future of his people (the Israelite nation) but he didn’t understand it. He fasted for 21 days until he received the revelation.

God is no respecter of people. If he did it for Daniel, Esther, Jesus and Moses, he can do it for you. Fasting can give you an edge in seeing prayers answered.
HEAVEN & HELL

Is there life after death? The answer is yes! Whether you choose to believe it or not, heaven and hell do exist. There is no such place as purgatory and there is no such thing as reincarnation. Jesus spoke about hell more than any of the other writers of scripture because he knew how horrible and terrifying it was. He wanted people to choose life in heaven instead of death in hell. Why would a loving God create this awful place? Hell was not created for people. It was created for Satan, his angels and "anyone" that rejects Gods love. Take a look at this passage of scripture, Matthew 25:31,41:

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.

Hell is a place of torment and punishment for all eternity long. Jesus Christ came to earth and died to save you and me from hell. The only way to be saved from hell is by accepting Jesus Christ as your Saviour. Many people reject Jesus because they don’t believe in life after death or that he exists or they feel they’ll have to conform to a boring straight laced lifestyle that involves no fun. Not true!! When you accept Jesus into your heart, you can still follow his commands and enjoy life to the fullest. The only difference is you will be on your way to heaven instead of hell when you die. Why not live a life pleasing to God in the 80 or 90 years your given on earth and live blissfully in heaven for eternity, instead of; rejecting God and living by your own rules for 80 or 90 years, then die and be punished in hell for eternity? This is not how you want to spend your life after death.
Let’s compare heaven and hell:

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:13-14

The narrow gate represents heaven and the wide gate represents hell. Jesus is telling us to follow him to heaven because many people are on their way to hell.

This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matthew 13:49-50

The wicked reject Christ, the righteous accept Christ. Those that reject Christ will burn in fire. There will be crying, rage and sorrow.

And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where “‘the worms that eat them do not die, and the fire is not quenched.’ Mark 9:45,46,48

Its better to live a submitted sacrificial life in Christ than to have no accountability and do whatever pleases you. Part of the torment in hell are the worms that constantly eat the body and the fire that consumes the body will never go out.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:1-3

Heaven has many rooms. Jesus has prepared a place for each of us there. There will be no worries in heaven. Christ is preparing a beautiful life after death for us. Let’s take advantage of it!

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. Philippians 3:20-21

Perfection awaits us in heaven! There is no sickness, no disease and no disabilities in heaven. If you are disabled on earth, you will be made whole in heaven.

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20

If you follow the commands of Christ here on earth you can store up treasures in heaven through your obedience.

There is Life after Death. Will you choose life in heaven or death in hell?