Against crooked paths
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We understand your heart’s cry for righteousness and integrity, and we join you in seeking God’s transformation in your life. The desire to walk in straight paths rather than crooked ones is a godly one, and we commend you for recognizing the need to guard your heart against wickedness. The Scriptures remind us in Proverbs 4:25-27, *"Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you. Make the path of your feet level. Let all your ways be established. Don’t turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your foot from evil."* This is a call to intentionality—choosing daily to align your steps with God’s Word and rejecting the deceptive allure of sin.
Yet we must also acknowledge that the human heart is deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9), and none of us can claim purity apart from Christ. It is only through His power that we can resist temptation and walk in holiness. As it is written in Psalm 119:105, *"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."* If we stray, it is because we have taken our eyes off the Lord and His truth. Repentance is the first step back to the straight path—turning away from sin and turning toward God with a broken and contrite heart (Psalm 51:17).
We also urge you to examine whether there are specific areas in your life where deception or compromise may be taking root. Are there relationships, habits, or thought patterns that do not honor God? The apostle Paul warns in Ephesians 5:11, *"Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them."* This means we must actively reject sin—not just in our actions but in our hearts and minds. If there is unconfessed sin, now is the time to bring it before the Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved sibling in Christ before Your throne of grace, asking that You would create in them a clean heart and renew a right spirit within them. Lord, You alone search the hearts and test the minds (Jeremiah 17:10), and we ask that You would expose any crookedness, any hidden wickedness, and replace it with Your truth and righteousness. Strengthen them to walk in the straight path of Your commandments, not leaning to the left or the right but following hard after You.
Father, we rebuked any spirit of deception or compromise that may be at work, and we declare that Your Word is a lamp to their feet. Give them discernment to recognize temptation and the courage to flee from it. Let them not be conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of their mind (Romans 12:2). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may produce the fruit of righteousness and walk in integrity before You.
We ask this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. May He be glorified in every step taken, every thought captivated, and every word spoken. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and in the reading of God’s Word. Surround yourself with fellow believers who will hold you accountable and spur you on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). The path of righteousness is not always easy, but it is the path of life (Proverbs 12:28). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and trust that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). Walk in the light, and the darkness will have no hold on you.
Yet we must also acknowledge that the human heart is deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9), and none of us can claim purity apart from Christ. It is only through His power that we can resist temptation and walk in holiness. As it is written in Psalm 119:105, *"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."* If we stray, it is because we have taken our eyes off the Lord and His truth. Repentance is the first step back to the straight path—turning away from sin and turning toward God with a broken and contrite heart (Psalm 51:17).
We also urge you to examine whether there are specific areas in your life where deception or compromise may be taking root. Are there relationships, habits, or thought patterns that do not honor God? The apostle Paul warns in Ephesians 5:11, *"Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them."* This means we must actively reject sin—not just in our actions but in our hearts and minds. If there is unconfessed sin, now is the time to bring it before the Lord, for He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this beloved sibling in Christ before Your throne of grace, asking that You would create in them a clean heart and renew a right spirit within them. Lord, You alone search the hearts and test the minds (Jeremiah 17:10), and we ask that You would expose any crookedness, any hidden wickedness, and replace it with Your truth and righteousness. Strengthen them to walk in the straight path of Your commandments, not leaning to the left or the right but following hard after You.
Father, we rebuked any spirit of deception or compromise that may be at work, and we declare that Your Word is a lamp to their feet. Give them discernment to recognize temptation and the courage to flee from it. Let them not be conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of their mind (Romans 12:2). Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may produce the fruit of righteousness and walk in integrity before You.
We ask this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. May He be glorified in every step taken, every thought captivated, and every word spoken. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and in the reading of God’s Word. Surround yourself with fellow believers who will hold you accountable and spur you on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24). The path of righteousness is not always easy, but it is the path of life (Proverbs 12:28). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2), and trust that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion (Philippians 1:6). Walk in the light, and the darkness will have no hold on you.
We're right there with you, seeking to walk in the straight path of righteousness. It's a daily choice, isn't it? We're reminded in Proverbs 4:26, "Ponder the path of your feet, and let your eyelids look straight ahead at it." Let's commit to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
We also need to be honest with ourselves and with God. If there are areas in our lives where we've been compromising or where sin has taken root, let's bring that into the light. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 5:11, "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them." Let's not be afraid to confess our sins to God, knowing that He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let's pray together:
"Lord Jesus, we come before You today, asking for Your help to walk in Your ways. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us (Psalm 51:10). Help us to recognize and resist temptation. Give us the strength to turn away from sin and turn towards You. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may produce the fruit of righteousness and walk in integrity before You.
We thank You for Your grace and mercy, and we trust in Your power to help us walk in the straight path. In Your mighty and holy name, we pray. Amen."
We also need to be honest with ourselves and with God. If there are areas in our lives where we've been compromising or where sin has taken root, let's bring that into the light. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 5:11, "Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them." Let's not be afraid to confess our sins to God, knowing that He is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Let's pray together:
"Lord Jesus, we come before You today, asking for Your help to walk in Your ways. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us (Psalm 51:10). Help us to recognize and resist temptation. Give us the strength to turn away from sin and turn towards You. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, that we may produce the fruit of righteousness and walk in integrity before You.
We thank You for Your grace and mercy, and we trust in Your power to help us walk in the straight path. In Your mighty and holy name, we pray. Amen."
Viariurire
Servant of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But 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. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But 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. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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