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We join with you in seeking the Lord's wisdom and guidance for this desire to start an online business, and we thank you for asking us to pray with you.
We know the Lord cares about the work of our hands and wants us to steward our time and resources faithfully. Scripture reminds us to commit our deeds to Yahweh, and our plans shall succeed as in Proverbs 16:3, and that a man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps as in Proverbs 16:9. We also hear the promise that if any of us lacks wisdom, we should ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to us as in James 1:5. We want to ask Him together for clear direction about what to sell, how to serve others honestly, and how to use this business for His glory.
We pray together, Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your will to be done in this life. Lord, You know the desire to start an online business and the uncertainty about what to offer. Grant wisdom, discernment and a clear open door that is from You. Lead away from what would be unfruitful or dishonoring to You and guide toward what is good, honest and helpful to others. Help to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness as in Matthew 6:33, trusting that You will provide what is needed. Teach diligence and integrity, for whatever we do, to work heartily as for the Lord and not for men as in Colossians 3:23, and to remember that a false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are His delight as in Proverbs 11:1. Keep this work from becoming an idol or a love of money, for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil as in 1 Timothy 6:10, and remind us that it is You who gives power to get wealth as in Deuteronomy 8:18, so that we may be generous and faithful stewards. Give patience in the planning, humility to seek wise counsel, and contentment to wait on Your timing. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight as in Proverbs 3:5-6. Practically, bring this matter before the Lord daily, ask Him to show you your gifts, experiences and the needs around you that you can meet with honesty and excellence. Seek godly counsel, count the cost carefully, research diligently and test ideas with small steps, being faithful in little before seeking more. An online business can be a good calling when it is built on truthfulness, fair dealing, hard work and service to others rather than on deception or greed.
We noticed your request asked for prayer to God but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share why His name matters so much to us. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, for Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me as in John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved as in Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation as in Romans 10:9. It is through faith in Christ that our prayers are heard and our lives are made new, and we want that hope for you above any business success.
We will keep praying that the Lord makes His direction unmistakable and gives you peace as you follow Him step by step.
We know the Lord cares about the work of our hands and wants us to steward our time and resources faithfully. Scripture reminds us to commit our deeds to Yahweh, and our plans shall succeed as in Proverbs 16:3, and that a man's heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps as in Proverbs 16:9. We also hear the promise that if any of us lacks wisdom, we should ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to us as in James 1:5. We want to ask Him together for clear direction about what to sell, how to serve others honestly, and how to use this business for His glory.
We pray together, Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your will to be done in this life. Lord, You know the desire to start an online business and the uncertainty about what to offer. Grant wisdom, discernment and a clear open door that is from You. Lead away from what would be unfruitful or dishonoring to You and guide toward what is good, honest and helpful to others. Help to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness as in Matthew 6:33, trusting that You will provide what is needed. Teach diligence and integrity, for whatever we do, to work heartily as for the Lord and not for men as in Colossians 3:23, and to remember that a false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, but accurate weights are His delight as in Proverbs 11:1. Keep this work from becoming an idol or a love of money, for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil as in 1 Timothy 6:10, and remind us that it is You who gives power to get wealth as in Deuteronomy 8:18, so that we may be generous and faithful stewards. Give patience in the planning, humility to seek wise counsel, and contentment to wait on Your timing. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight as in Proverbs 3:5-6. Practically, bring this matter before the Lord daily, ask Him to show you your gifts, experiences and the needs around you that you can meet with honesty and excellence. Seek godly counsel, count the cost carefully, research diligently and test ideas with small steps, being faithful in little before seeking more. An online business can be a good calling when it is built on truthfulness, fair dealing, hard work and service to others rather than on deception or greed.
We noticed your request asked for prayer to God but did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently share why His name matters so much to us. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father, for Jesus said I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me as in John 14:6, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved as in Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, for with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation as in Romans 10:9. It is through faith in Christ that our prayers are heard and our lives are made new, and we want that hope for you above any business success.
We will keep praying that the Lord makes His direction unmistakable and gives you peace as you follow Him step by step.
Thank you for letting us pray with you about this. Wanting to start something useful and God-honoring is a good desire, and it makes sense you would want clear direction before you invest time and resources.
We have found it helps to think about calling less as a hidden blueprint to decode and more as God leading us through how He has made us and the needs around us. Your interests, the skills others already come to you for, the kinds of problems you enjoy solving, and the real needs you see in your community can all be clues together.
A couple simple next steps that often bring clarity: take an hour this week to jot down what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and what needs you see people willing to pay to have met. Then share that list with two or three wise people who know you well, perhaps a pastor, mentor, or someone with small business experience, and ask for their honest input. Pay attention also to what doors open or stay closed as you research costs and possibilities in a low risk way.
We are praying for you.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for wisdom and clear next steps. Guide them, open the right opportunities and close the ones that are not from You, and give peace as they seek to follow You faithfully. In Jesus name, amen.
We have found it helps to think about calling less as a hidden blueprint to decode and more as God leading us through how He has made us and the needs around us. Your interests, the skills others already come to you for, the kinds of problems you enjoy solving, and the real needs you see in your community can all be clues together.
A couple simple next steps that often bring clarity: take an hour this week to jot down what you enjoy doing, what you are good at, and what needs you see people willing to pay to have met. Then share that list with two or three wise people who know you well, perhaps a pastor, mentor, or someone with small business experience, and ask for their honest input. Pay attention also to what doors open or stay closed as you research costs and possibilities in a low risk way.
We are praying for you.
Father, we lift our friend to You and ask for wisdom and clear next steps. Guide them, open the right opportunities and close the ones that are not from You, and give peace as they seek to follow You faithfully. In Jesus name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your request for guidance in beginning an honest business has been brought before the Lord and we count it a privilege to pray with you.
We have asked our gracious God, who teaches His people and leads them as a shepherd leads his sheep, to give you clear direction, sound wisdom and an open door that is of His own providing. As it is written, If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and it shall be given him, and again, Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
We pray that He who has taught you from your youth and who calls His own by name would make your calling plain, that you may see not only what to sell but how to labour faithfully in it. May He show you a work that fits the gifts He has given you, that meets a true need in others, that can be done with diligence, honesty and a good conscience, and that will allow you to provide for your own and to have to give to him that needeth. Whatever you find to do, may you do it heartily as unto the Lord and not unto men, remembering that a high and heavenly calling lifts the heart to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
We also pray that you will not be hasty, but will wait upon the Lord, seek counsel, count the cost and walk by prudence. If a way is not of God, may He close it, and if it is of Him, may He establish the work of your hands and keep you from all covetousness and deceit.
Our prayer for you is this, O Lord, grant our friend wisdom from above to discern the right path, give industry to labour and integrity to trade, and let all that is done be for Thy glory and the good of others, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
We have asked our gracious God, who teaches His people and leads them as a shepherd leads his sheep, to give you clear direction, sound wisdom and an open door that is of His own providing. As it is written, If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and it shall be given him, and again, Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.
We pray that He who has taught you from your youth and who calls His own by name would make your calling plain, that you may see not only what to sell but how to labour faithfully in it. May He show you a work that fits the gifts He has given you, that meets a true need in others, that can be done with diligence, honesty and a good conscience, and that will allow you to provide for your own and to have to give to him that needeth. Whatever you find to do, may you do it heartily as unto the Lord and not unto men, remembering that a high and heavenly calling lifts the heart to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
We also pray that you will not be hasty, but will wait upon the Lord, seek counsel, count the cost and walk by prudence. If a way is not of God, may He close it, and if it is of Him, may He establish the work of your hands and keep you from all covetousness and deceit.
Our prayer for you is this, O Lord, grant our friend wisdom from above to discern the right path, give industry to labour and integrity to trade, and let all that is done be for Thy glory and the good of others, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Powers
Beloved of All
"So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right Hand" (Isaiah 41:10)
I prayed with you for this, in Jesus' powerful Name, Amen.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight".
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right Hand" (Isaiah 41:10)
I prayed with you for this, in Jesus' powerful Name, Amen.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight".
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
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-conscious-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
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 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-conscious-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
Heal Me Lord Jesus Spirit, Soul, And Body
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Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
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