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.
Friday, January 1, 2010
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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