"He paid much too high a price for us, the tears, the blood, the pain, to have my soul just stirred at times but never truly changed. You desire a fiery love that won't ignore Your sacrifice, because You paid much too high a price."
"Much to High a Price," (C) 1985 River Oaks Music Co. a division of Tree International; New Wings Music, a division of Lorenz Creative Services/Greg Nelson
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
When God Says No...
1 Samuel 7:1-17 (Click on reference to read text)
A heart following after God desires to do great things for God. We desire to see the Glory of the Lord magnified among the nations. David was such a man. As he found himself in a royal palace, he longed to build God a home of magnificence and splendor. A place the nations could come and worship the One True God. Yet, God said no... it was not a job He had for David.
Like David, there are times that God has said no to us in regard to a ministry, a seemingly Godly and wonderful opportunity, even a dream to serve the Lord in a particular way. When he says no, it is not easy, in fact it is crushing and devastating. We can choose to respond in several ways. We can mope, bemoan our circumstances, question God's voice and His timing, and grow angry. Why not us? Were we not good enough? Is there something intrinsically wrong with us that we are incapable of being used by the Father?
David could have responded any of those ways, but instead, he began to "prepare... for the house of God" (1 Chronicles 22:2). He began to gather all the supplies necessary for someone else to serve God in the way He desired to serve. He wholeheartedly pursued everything necessary for the task to be done... by someone else. He did not grow bitter, he grew stronger.
God chose someone else because "David was a man of bloodshed" (1 Chronicles 22:8). However, the shedding of blood was acted because of obedience to Christ... he was commanded by God to do so. Yet, these actions, prevented David from building His dream... a temple for the Most High God.
When God says no, it is so easy to believe the lies of Satan. Something must be wrong with us, we must have heard God wrong, we must.... you fill in the blank. However, those are lies. God has a purpose and plan for each of our lives, and we are not commanded to do everything there is for the Lord. Sometimes, it is someone elses's job. When God says no, we must stay the course, remain faithful where we are, walk in obedience to what God is commanding us to do here and now, help other Christian's along the way so that they can do mighty things for the kingdom. Whether by prayer, or practically helping other believers, we must choose to be obedient to our purpose.... and yes, YOU have a purpose!!
"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
When you are broken hearted remember, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." Psalm 126:5-6
A heart following after God desires to do great things for God. We desire to see the Glory of the Lord magnified among the nations. David was such a man. As he found himself in a royal palace, he longed to build God a home of magnificence and splendor. A place the nations could come and worship the One True God. Yet, God said no... it was not a job He had for David.
Like David, there are times that God has said no to us in regard to a ministry, a seemingly Godly and wonderful opportunity, even a dream to serve the Lord in a particular way. When he says no, it is not easy, in fact it is crushing and devastating. We can choose to respond in several ways. We can mope, bemoan our circumstances, question God's voice and His timing, and grow angry. Why not us? Were we not good enough? Is there something intrinsically wrong with us that we are incapable of being used by the Father?
David could have responded any of those ways, but instead, he began to "prepare... for the house of God" (1 Chronicles 22:2). He began to gather all the supplies necessary for someone else to serve God in the way He desired to serve. He wholeheartedly pursued everything necessary for the task to be done... by someone else. He did not grow bitter, he grew stronger.
God chose someone else because "David was a man of bloodshed" (1 Chronicles 22:8). However, the shedding of blood was acted because of obedience to Christ... he was commanded by God to do so. Yet, these actions, prevented David from building His dream... a temple for the Most High God.
When God says no, it is so easy to believe the lies of Satan. Something must be wrong with us, we must have heard God wrong, we must.... you fill in the blank. However, those are lies. God has a purpose and plan for each of our lives, and we are not commanded to do everything there is for the Lord. Sometimes, it is someone elses's job. When God says no, we must stay the course, remain faithful where we are, walk in obedience to what God is commanding us to do here and now, help other Christian's along the way so that they can do mighty things for the kingdom. Whether by prayer, or practically helping other believers, we must choose to be obedient to our purpose.... and yes, YOU have a purpose!!
"I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13
When you are broken hearted remember, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." Psalm 126:5-6
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
While You Wait
Numbers 9:15-23 (Click on reference to read text)
There are times in all of our lives where we see the deliverance of the Lord. We are removed from bondage and slavery, but instead of the promised land, we find ourselves wandering around in the desert. Maybe, it is because of a sin in our lives (like the unbelieving Israelites - Hebrews 3:15-19 ) or maybe it is because God needs to mold us and grow us before we can take the promised land. Whatever the reason, we can rest knowing that, not only is He in the desert with us, but He is leading us where He desires us to go.
The Lord made His will clear to Israel by the movement of the cloud and the fire. Moses did not doubt God's directions, no matter how long the cloud lingered in one spot. Moses worked on God's time table, not his own. God's presence never left Israel stranded. They did not always know where they were going or even when they were going, but God's presence remained constant (vs.15).
When we seek the Lord's direction, sometimes He does not always answer right away. I know it is hard, but sometimes God has us camped out in places for a long time. Sometimes it seems like we should be moving, but God keeps us stationary. It is in these times that we must trust the Lord and His timing. Many times throughout this passage it says, "At the Lord's command, they would either go or stay" (vs. 18f). Notice it does not say, "when it seemed best to them, when they got desperate," or "when they got impatient/restless" they moved on. They responded at the Lord's command.
There is one key that we must always remember... whether by day or night, the Israelites were always ready to move (vs. 21). They waited on the Lord, but in a constant state of readiness to follow God whenever He moved. We may be camped out in the desert instead of dwelling in the promised land, but we must seek God faithfully while we are there. We must spend time in His Word, praying, learning the sound of His voice, learning the "feel" of His presence, so when He is ready to move us on, we will know, listen and obey.
While baking away in the desert, don't lose heart... "Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14
There are times in all of our lives where we see the deliverance of the Lord. We are removed from bondage and slavery, but instead of the promised land, we find ourselves wandering around in the desert. Maybe, it is because of a sin in our lives (like the unbelieving Israelites - Hebrews 3:15-19 ) or maybe it is because God needs to mold us and grow us before we can take the promised land. Whatever the reason, we can rest knowing that, not only is He in the desert with us, but He is leading us where He desires us to go.
The Lord made His will clear to Israel by the movement of the cloud and the fire. Moses did not doubt God's directions, no matter how long the cloud lingered in one spot. Moses worked on God's time table, not his own. God's presence never left Israel stranded. They did not always know where they were going or even when they were going, but God's presence remained constant (vs.15).
When we seek the Lord's direction, sometimes He does not always answer right away. I know it is hard, but sometimes God has us camped out in places for a long time. Sometimes it seems like we should be moving, but God keeps us stationary. It is in these times that we must trust the Lord and His timing. Many times throughout this passage it says, "At the Lord's command, they would either go or stay" (vs. 18f). Notice it does not say, "when it seemed best to them, when they got desperate," or "when they got impatient/restless" they moved on. They responded at the Lord's command.
There is one key that we must always remember... whether by day or night, the Israelites were always ready to move (vs. 21). They waited on the Lord, but in a constant state of readiness to follow God whenever He moved. We may be camped out in the desert instead of dwelling in the promised land, but we must seek God faithfully while we are there. We must spend time in His Word, praying, learning the sound of His voice, learning the "feel" of His presence, so when He is ready to move us on, we will know, listen and obey.
While baking away in the desert, don't lose heart... "Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
God Truly Works for Our Good
Genesis 29:16-28 (click on text to read reference)
When trials come our way, we often hear quoted, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28), and if we are to be completely honest, sometimes our reaction is, "Yeah, right... not this time!" When storms hit hard, it is easy to begin doubting these promises in the Word, but it is during these times we must hold dear to all that Christ is!
Jacob's entire marriage to Leah was because of deception, a sham. The sins of another man forced Jacob into it. Yet because of Jacob and Leah's marriage, Judah was born (Gen 29:35), and from the lineage of Judah was King David (a man after God's own heart and great ruler of Israel) and ultimately Jesus Christ.
No matter how hard Satan tries to harm us, or actually succeeds in destroying our hopes and dreams, God is never removed from the throne. God writes the end of the story. If Jacob never married Leah, the Messiah would not have come through his lineage. Lineage was so important to the Israelites and God could not have blessed or honored Jacob more than by allowing the Son of God to be his descendant.
The fact is that we live in a fallen world. Satan longs “to kill, to steal, and to destroy” yet we must remember the end of that verse, Jesus says, “but I have come to give life, and life to the full” (John 10:10). God is sovereign. God is good. He loves you and we must choose to believe this truth: God, in His great mercy and unfathomable wisdom, is walking with us through these circumstances. We may never know or understand the trial, but we can know and understand our Savior. We too will one day say as Joseph (Judah's brother) said, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done" (Gen 50:20).
When trials come our way, we often hear quoted, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28), and if we are to be completely honest, sometimes our reaction is, "Yeah, right... not this time!" When storms hit hard, it is easy to begin doubting these promises in the Word, but it is during these times we must hold dear to all that Christ is!
Jacob's entire marriage to Leah was because of deception, a sham. The sins of another man forced Jacob into it. Yet because of Jacob and Leah's marriage, Judah was born (Gen 29:35), and from the lineage of Judah was King David (a man after God's own heart and great ruler of Israel) and ultimately Jesus Christ.
No matter how hard Satan tries to harm us, or actually succeeds in destroying our hopes and dreams, God is never removed from the throne. God writes the end of the story. If Jacob never married Leah, the Messiah would not have come through his lineage. Lineage was so important to the Israelites and God could not have blessed or honored Jacob more than by allowing the Son of God to be his descendant.
The fact is that we live in a fallen world. Satan longs “to kill, to steal, and to destroy” yet we must remember the end of that verse, Jesus says, “but I have come to give life, and life to the full” (John 10:10). God is sovereign. God is good. He loves you and we must choose to believe this truth: God, in His great mercy and unfathomable wisdom, is walking with us through these circumstances. We may never know or understand the trial, but we can know and understand our Savior. We too will one day say as Joseph (Judah's brother) said, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done" (Gen 50:20).
Friday, January 1, 2010
Prayers for Your Children
The Bible promises in 1 John 5:14-15, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” The way to pray the will of God is to pray the Word of God. Here is a list of prayers that I pray over my children on an almost daily basis. I have printed it into bookmark format and keep it in my Bible. This list grows often, so keep checking back. As you read the Word and the Lord leads you to certain Scriptures to pray over your children, add them to your list.
1. That they would come to know the Lord at an early age and that God would use them for His glory: 2 Peter 3:9 - "The Lord... not wishing any to perish but for all to come to repentance."
2. That they would have a passionate, love relationship with the Lord and desire to know His word: Ps 42:1-2 - "As the deer pants for water so may their soul pant for you, O God, may their soul thirst for the living God."
3. That they would grow "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52 / 1 Samuel 2:26)
4. That they would be healthy Jer 30:17 - "For I will restore you to health and heal you of your wounds declares the Lord."
5. That they would stay pure in their body and mind, and that they would be protected spiritually and physically from all harm and attack. 2Thess 3:2-3,5 “They would be delivered from perverse and evil men; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect them from the evil one. May the Lord direct their hearts into the Love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.”
6. 1 Tim 1:5 “They would receive instruction in love, from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”
7. Ps. 86:11 “Teach them your way, O Lord; To walk in your truths; Give them an undivided heart so that they may fear your name.”
8. Ps 1:1-3 “They would not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. But their delight would be in the Law of the Lord. They would meditate in your law day and night. They would be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither and in whatever they do would prosper.”
9. Ps. 90:14,16-17 “O satisfy them in the morning with Thy loving kindness, That they may sing for joy and be glad all their days. Let Thy work appear to Thy servants, and Thy majesty to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon them and do confirm for them the work of their hands.”
10. Col 3:15-17 “ And let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, to which indeed they were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in them richly. . . with thankfulness in their hearts to God. And whatever they do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
11. James 1:19 “That they would be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
12. Phil 2:5 “That their attitude would be the same as that of Christ Jesus”
13. Phil 1:27 “That whatever happens they would conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ”
14. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give them a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control”
15. 1 Cor 10:31 “That whatever they do, they would do all to the glory of God”
16. Romans 16:19b That they would be “wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.”
17. Ps 139:16 “Hem my children in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon them.
18. Isaiah 8:11 “May God’s strong hand would be upon my children, warning them not to follow the way of the worldly people.
19. James 1:21 “I pray my children would put aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, and in humility receive the Word implanted which is able to save their souls.
20. Ps 119:72-73 “May the law from your mouth, O Lord, be more precious to my children than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. For your hands made them. Give them understanding to learn your commands.”
21. Ps 119:34-35 “Give them understanding, that they may observe your law and keep it with all their heart. Make them walk in the path of your commandments.”
22. Ps 119:9-10 “That my children would seek the Lord with all their hearts and not wander from God’s commandments.
23. Hebrews 8:10 “That you will put your law into their minds, and write them on their hearts. That you will be their God and they shall be your people.”
24. 1 John 5:21 “Guard my children from idols” (List any idols you see them struggling against)
25. Ps 119:133 “Establish their footprints in your Word and do not let any iniquity have
dominion over them”
26. Deut 23:47 “That your word would not be an idle word to them, but that it would be their life!”
27. Make them invisible to evil.
1. That they would come to know the Lord at an early age and that God would use them for His glory: 2 Peter 3:9 - "The Lord... not wishing any to perish but for all to come to repentance."
2. That they would have a passionate, love relationship with the Lord and desire to know His word: Ps 42:1-2 - "As the deer pants for water so may their soul pant for you, O God, may their soul thirst for the living God."
3. That they would grow "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52 / 1 Samuel 2:26)
4. That they would be healthy Jer 30:17 - "For I will restore you to health and heal you of your wounds declares the Lord."
5. That they would stay pure in their body and mind, and that they would be protected spiritually and physically from all harm and attack. 2Thess 3:2-3,5 “They would be delivered from perverse and evil men; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect them from the evil one. May the Lord direct their hearts into the Love of God and into the steadfastness of Christ.”
6. 1 Tim 1:5 “They would receive instruction in love, from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”
7. Ps. 86:11 “Teach them your way, O Lord; To walk in your truths; Give them an undivided heart so that they may fear your name.”
8. Ps 1:1-3 “They would not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. But their delight would be in the Law of the Lord. They would meditate in your law day and night. They would be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither and in whatever they do would prosper.”
9. Ps. 90:14,16-17 “O satisfy them in the morning with Thy loving kindness, That they may sing for joy and be glad all their days. Let Thy work appear to Thy servants, and Thy majesty to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon them and do confirm for them the work of their hands.”
10. Col 3:15-17 “ And let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts, to which indeed they were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in them richly. . . with thankfulness in their hearts to God. And whatever they do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
11. James 1:19 “That they would be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
12. Phil 2:5 “That their attitude would be the same as that of Christ Jesus”
13. Phil 1:27 “That whatever happens they would conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ”
14. 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give them a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control”
15. 1 Cor 10:31 “That whatever they do, they would do all to the glory of God”
16. Romans 16:19b That they would be “wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.”
17. Ps 139:16 “Hem my children in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon them.
18. Isaiah 8:11 “May God’s strong hand would be upon my children, warning them not to follow the way of the worldly people.
19. James 1:21 “I pray my children would put aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, and in humility receive the Word implanted which is able to save their souls.
20. Ps 119:72-73 “May the law from your mouth, O Lord, be more precious to my children than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. For your hands made them. Give them understanding to learn your commands.”
21. Ps 119:34-35 “Give them understanding, that they may observe your law and keep it with all their heart. Make them walk in the path of your commandments.”
22. Ps 119:9-10 “That my children would seek the Lord with all their hearts and not wander from God’s commandments.
23. Hebrews 8:10 “That you will put your law into their minds, and write them on their hearts. That you will be their God and they shall be your people.”
24. 1 John 5:21 “Guard my children from idols” (List any idols you see them struggling against)
25. Ps 119:133 “Establish their footprints in your Word and do not let any iniquity have
dominion over them”
26. Deut 23:47 “That your word would not be an idle word to them, but that it would be their life!”
27. Make them invisible to evil.
Prayers for Your Husband
The Bible promises in 1 John 5:14-15, “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.” The way to pray the will of God is to pray the Word of God. Here is a list of prayers that I pray over my husband on an almost daily basis. I have printed it into bookmark format and keep it in my Bible. Some of these prayers have come from the book “The Power of a Positive Wife” by Karol Ladd. Other prayers are Scriptures that I have added along the way. This list grows often, so keep checking back. As you read the Word and the Lord leads you to certain Scriptures to pray over your husband, add them to your list. (Fill in your husband’s name in the blanks).
1. That ___ would honor God's name that he would revere the Lord and walk in a manner worthy of his calling. (Eph 4:1-2 "That _____ would live a life worthy of the calling he has received, being completely humble and gentle, patient bearing with one another in love" / Col 1:9-10 That the Lord would fill _____ with the knowledge of your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. I pray this so that he may live a life worthy of the Lord: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God"
2. That ____ would have an eternal perspective in life and that he would look forward to God's kingdom, that his heart and mind would be focused on things above (Col 3:12 Since he has been raised with Christ is set his heart on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set his mind on things above not earthly things.)
3. Lord I pray that ___ would not be conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of his mind so that he can test and approve what God's will, his good, pleasing and perfect will (Rom 12:2)
4. That ____ would see the Lord as the provider of all His needs (Phil 4:19 - for God will meet all of our needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus)
5. That ______ 's character would be free from the love of money, being content with what we have for you have said that you will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb 13:5)
7. That ____ would trust in the Lord with all his heart and lean not on his own understanding, but in all his ways acknowledge you, O Lord, and that you, Father, would make his path straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
8. That ___ would enjoy Christ's forgiveness and that he in turn would walk in forgiveness towards others (Eph 4:32 - that ____ would be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving others as Christ forgave us)
9. That ____ would not yield to temptation, and that God would deliver him from evil (Matt 6:13 - and lead him not into temptation, bit deliver ___ from the evil one / James 4:7 I pray that ___ would submit himself to God, resist the devil, for then the devil must flee)
11. That the Holy Spirit would be at work in ____'s life and that the fruit of the spirit would be evident in his actions (Eph 6:18 - that ____ would pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests... keeping alert and praying for all the saints / Gal 5:22-23 the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.)
13. Psalms 5:12 Your word says, "surely O Lord you bless the righteous, you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Please surround ____ with your favor as with a shield.
14. May you give ____ the desires of his heart, and make all His plans succeed. May he delight himself in you. (Ps. 20:4)
15. That ___ would receive your Word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see what things are so. (Acts 17:11)
17. Establish ___’s footsteps in your Word and do not let any iniquity have dominion over him. (Ps. 119:133)
18. That utterance may be given to ____in the opening of his mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel for which he is an ambassador. That in proclaiming it he may speak boldly as he ought to speak. (Eph 6:19-20)
19. That ___ will never be lukewarm in his faith and walk with Christ, but hot in pursuit of the Father. (Rev. 3:15)
20. That ___ would be diligent to present himself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the Word of truth, and that he would avoid worldly and empty chatter that leads to ungodliness. (2 Timothy 2:15-16)
21. That _____ would seek you day after day and delight to know your ways. That he would seek you, O Lord, for just decisions and delight in the nearness of God. (Isaiah 58:2)
1. That ___ would honor God's name that he would revere the Lord and walk in a manner worthy of his calling. (Eph 4:1-2 "That _____ would live a life worthy of the calling he has received, being completely humble and gentle, patient bearing with one another in love" / Col 1:9-10 That the Lord would fill _____ with the knowledge of your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. I pray this so that he may live a life worthy of the Lord: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God"
2. That ____ would have an eternal perspective in life and that he would look forward to God's kingdom, that his heart and mind would be focused on things above (Col 3:12 Since he has been raised with Christ is set his heart on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set his mind on things above not earthly things.)
3. Lord I pray that ___ would not be conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of his mind so that he can test and approve what God's will, his good, pleasing and perfect will (Rom 12:2)
4. That ____ would see the Lord as the provider of all His needs (Phil 4:19 - for God will meet all of our needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus)
5. That ______ 's character would be free from the love of money, being content with what we have for you have said that you will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb 13:5)
6. That ____ would continue to seek God's direction every day. That he would hunger and thirst for the Lord, that he would "draw near to God and that God would draw near to Him" (James 4:8). As the dear pants for water, so may ____'s soul pant for you O God, may his soul thirst for the living God. (Ps 42:1) That ____ shall seek you earnestly, that his soul would thirst for you and that his flesh would yearn for you. (Ps 63:1)
7. That ____ would trust in the Lord with all his heart and lean not on his own understanding, but in all his ways acknowledge you, O Lord, and that you, Father, would make his path straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
8. That ___ would enjoy Christ's forgiveness and that he in turn would walk in forgiveness towards others (Eph 4:32 - that ____ would be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving others as Christ forgave us)
9. That ____ would not yield to temptation, and that God would deliver him from evil (Matt 6:13 - and lead him not into temptation, bit deliver ___ from the evil one / James 4:7 I pray that ___ would submit himself to God, resist the devil, for then the devil must flee)
10. That ____ would stand firm against the schemes of the devil and put on the full armor of God (Eph 6:10-18)
11. That the Holy Spirit would be at work in ____'s life and that the fruit of the spirit would be evident in his actions (Eph 6:18 - that ____ would pray in the spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests... keeping alert and praying for all the saints / Gal 5:22-23 the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.)
12. That ____ would love the Lord with all his heart, mind, soul and strength and that he would demonstrate that love to others (Matt 22:37-38)
13. Psalms 5:12 Your word says, "surely O Lord you bless the righteous, you surround them with your favor as with a shield." Please surround ____ with your favor as with a shield.
14. May you give ____ the desires of his heart, and make all His plans succeed. May he delight himself in you. (Ps. 20:4)
15. That ___ would receive your Word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see what things are so. (Acts 17:11)
16. That ____ will realize in his head and in his heart that every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, not by any merit of his own. (James 1:17)
17. Establish ___’s footsteps in your Word and do not let any iniquity have dominion over him. (Ps. 119:133)
18. That utterance may be given to ____in the opening of his mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel for which he is an ambassador. That in proclaiming it he may speak boldly as he ought to speak. (Eph 6:19-20)
19. That ___ will never be lukewarm in his faith and walk with Christ, but hot in pursuit of the Father. (Rev. 3:15)
20. That ___ would be diligent to present himself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the Word of truth, and that he would avoid worldly and empty chatter that leads to ungodliness. (2 Timothy 2:15-16)
21. That _____ would seek you day after day and delight to know your ways. That he would seek you, O Lord, for just decisions and delight in the nearness of God. (Isaiah 58:2)
22. That ____’s employees would have the wisdom to understand what he wants and the will to carry it out.
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