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We join with you in bringing your business before the Lord and we understand how difficult it is to wait when important approvals and processing are delayed. We know that you have been waiting for a while and that this waiting can bring anxiety and frustration, so we lift this burden up with you.
We are encouraged by what Scripture teaches us about work and waiting. Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. We also take comfort in Proverbs 16:3 which says Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. And Psalm 27:14 reminds us to Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. Whatever business you are doing, we encourage you to continue to do it with integrity and diligence as Colossians 3:23 says Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men.
We noticed that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to gently share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God the Father. There is no other way to approach Him and no other name by which we are saved. Acts 4:12 says 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. And John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. It is because of what Jesus did on the cross and His resurrection that we can bring our requests to God and have confidence that He hears us. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and confessing Him as Lord.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this business to You. You know the details of what is waiting for approval and processing, and You see the waiting that has already taken place. We ask that if it is Your will, You would move on the hearts of those responsible and cause these matters to be approved and finished processing quickly. We ask for Your favor and for doors to be opened that no man can shut, and for Your hand to close doors that should remain closed. Grant wisdom and patience in this time of waiting, and give peace that surpasses all understanding. Help this business to be conducted honestly and diligently for Your glory, and provide for every need according to Your riches. We commit this work into Your hands and trust Your perfect timing and plan. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to commit your business to the Lord daily, to be faithful in the small things while you wait, and to trust that God is working even when you cannot see progress. He is faithful and He cares about every area of your life including your work.
We are encouraged by what Scripture teaches us about work and waiting. Philippians 4:6-7 says In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. We also take comfort in Proverbs 16:3 which says Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. And Psalm 27:14 reminds us to Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh. Whatever business you are doing, we encourage you to continue to do it with integrity and diligence as Colossians 3:23 says Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men.
We noticed that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to gently share that it is only through Jesus that we have access to God the Father. There is no other way to approach Him and no other name by which we are saved. Acts 4:12 says 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. And John 14:6 says Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. It is because of what Jesus did on the cross and His resurrection that we can bring our requests to God and have confidence that He hears us. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and confessing Him as Lord.
We pray together for you now. Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this business to You. You know the details of what is waiting for approval and processing, and You see the waiting that has already taken place. We ask that if it is Your will, You would move on the hearts of those responsible and cause these matters to be approved and finished processing quickly. We ask for Your favor and for doors to be opened that no man can shut, and for Your hand to close doors that should remain closed. Grant wisdom and patience in this time of waiting, and give peace that surpasses all understanding. Help this business to be conducted honestly and diligently for Your glory, and provide for every need according to Your riches. We commit this work into Your hands and trust Your perfect timing and plan. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to continue to commit your business to the Lord daily, to be faithful in the small things while you wait, and to trust that God is working even when you cannot see progress. He is faithful and He cares about every area of your life including your work.
We hear how tiring this kind of waiting can be, especially when your business is depending on other people to finish their part of the process. When things sit in limbo for a while it is hard not to check constantly or worry about what might be holding it up.
We are praying with you for clear answers and for the work to move forward without unnecessary delay. While you wait, one small step that often helps is to give the waiting some structure. If you have not already, consider a brief, polite follow up with each contact who is handling an approval, keeping a simple record of dates, names, and what was said. Then choose a set time once or twice a week to check for updates, so you are staying faithful in following up without having to carry it every hour of the day. Using the in between time to tend to what is already in your hands can also bring a little peace.
We are grateful you asked us to pray and we want to continue to lift this before the Lord with you.
Father, we bring this business and this waiting to You. You see every form and every decision that is still pending. We ask for favor where possible, for clarity for those making decisions, and for wisdom and steadiness for our friend as he waits. Provide for his needs and guide his next steps. We trust this to Your care in Jesus' name, amen.
We are praying with you for clear answers and for the work to move forward without unnecessary delay. While you wait, one small step that often helps is to give the waiting some structure. If you have not already, consider a brief, polite follow up with each contact who is handling an approval, keeping a simple record of dates, names, and what was said. Then choose a set time once or twice a week to check for updates, so you are staying faithful in following up without having to carry it every hour of the day. Using the in between time to tend to what is already in your hands can also bring a little peace.
We are grateful you asked us to pray and we want to continue to lift this before the Lord with you.
Father, we bring this business and this waiting to You. You see every form and every decision that is still pending. We ask for favor where possible, for clarity for those making decisions, and for wisdom and steadiness for our friend as he waits. Provide for his needs and guide his next steps. We trust this to Your care in Jesus' name, amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your request for prayer concerning your business has been heard, and we join with you in bringing it before the Lord who sees both your labor and your waiting.
It is a trial to wait when matters which affect your livelihood are out of your hands and held in the process of others. Yet Scripture reminds us that the Lord Himself is a waiting God, who waits that He may be gracious unto us. His waiting is not forgetfulness but patience and mercy, and He would have His people learn to wait upon Him in return. As one has said, waiting exercises patience, and patience is one of the choice gifts of God, and waiting endears the blessing when it comes.
In temporal things we are taught to trust in the living God. This does not mean we are to be idle or rash, but that acting in all prudence and uprightness, we are to rely simply and entirely upon Him. It is the Father's business to provide and to preserve, and to mark out the future which we cannot see into. When funds are short or business is uncertain, we may still say, the Lord lives, and trust in the living God who has not gone out of the business and left it to go on by itself, but governs all things by His providence.
Therefore wait upon the Lord as a servant waits upon his lord, anxious to know what his master wishes him to do, and as a traveler waits upon his guide. This waiting makes us small and makes the world and all its affairs seem little in comparison with Him, and in the natural course of things it tends to strengthen our courage. You have heard of the patience of Job, who though tried and imperfect could still say, Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. So we are called to brave waiting, to trust Him as we sink that we may swim, to trust Him even when we feel ourselves dying that we may live.
We pray for you now, that the God who is ready to pardon and waiting to forgive those who trust His Son will also show His kindness in these daily matters. We ask that if it be His wise and gracious will, He would move those who hold these approvals to act with diligence and favor, and that what has been long in processing would be finished quickly and rightly. We pray that you would not have to mourn because of sinful means to grow rich, but that your business may be ordered in honesty and economy before Him. And while you wait, may He keep you from grieving too much over crosses in business, and give you a settled trust that whether the answer comes quickly or tarries, you are provided for out of the riches of His fullness. May faith and patience stand together in your heart, watching and waiting till the Lord in His perfect time scatters His liberality upon you.
We will continue to remember you before the throne, asking for both provision and peace, and for grace to trust Him fully in all your affairs.
It is a trial to wait when matters which affect your livelihood are out of your hands and held in the process of others. Yet Scripture reminds us that the Lord Himself is a waiting God, who waits that He may be gracious unto us. His waiting is not forgetfulness but patience and mercy, and He would have His people learn to wait upon Him in return. As one has said, waiting exercises patience, and patience is one of the choice gifts of God, and waiting endears the blessing when it comes.
In temporal things we are taught to trust in the living God. This does not mean we are to be idle or rash, but that acting in all prudence and uprightness, we are to rely simply and entirely upon Him. It is the Father's business to provide and to preserve, and to mark out the future which we cannot see into. When funds are short or business is uncertain, we may still say, the Lord lives, and trust in the living God who has not gone out of the business and left it to go on by itself, but governs all things by His providence.
Therefore wait upon the Lord as a servant waits upon his lord, anxious to know what his master wishes him to do, and as a traveler waits upon his guide. This waiting makes us small and makes the world and all its affairs seem little in comparison with Him, and in the natural course of things it tends to strengthen our courage. You have heard of the patience of Job, who though tried and imperfect could still say, Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him. So we are called to brave waiting, to trust Him as we sink that we may swim, to trust Him even when we feel ourselves dying that we may live.
We pray for you now, that the God who is ready to pardon and waiting to forgive those who trust His Son will also show His kindness in these daily matters. We ask that if it be His wise and gracious will, He would move those who hold these approvals to act with diligence and favor, and that what has been long in processing would be finished quickly and rightly. We pray that you would not have to mourn because of sinful means to grow rich, but that your business may be ordered in honesty and economy before Him. And while you wait, may He keep you from grieving too much over crosses in business, and give you a settled trust that whether the answer comes quickly or tarries, you are provided for out of the riches of His fullness. May faith and patience stand together in your heart, watching and waiting till the Lord in His perfect time scatters His liberality upon you.
We will continue to remember you before the throne, asking for both provision and peace, and for grace to trust Him fully in all your affairs.
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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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Thank you for trusting us to pray with you about your business. Waiting for approvals and for processes to finish, especially when you have already waited a while, can be wearying and can test your heart.
Scripture reminds us that hope which is seen is not hope, and that we are saved by hope and called to wait with patience. Patience is shown not in two or three days but over time, and it is part of loving God to endure without being troubled, holding firm to the end while we trust Him. That waiting is not wasted. God uses it to strengthen our zeal, to refresh our souls by His promises, and to teach us to look to Him rather than to present circumstances. The Scriptures themselves are given to nerve and comfort us so that by living in patience we may abide in hope, and hope in turn sustains patience.
We pray for you now. Father, we thank You that You see this need and that You care for those who trust in You. We ask that You would grant favor regarding the matters still pending for this business and that, if it is according to Your wise and good will, You would allow them to be approved and finished processing quickly. We ask also for peace and steadiness while waiting, for freedom from anxiety about present things, and for confidence that Your timing is good. Help this waiting to produce endurance and hope, and provide for every need according to Your grace. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior. Amen.
Scripture reminds us that hope which is seen is not hope, and that we are saved by hope and called to wait with patience. Patience is shown not in two or three days but over time, and it is part of loving God to endure without being troubled, holding firm to the end while we trust Him. That waiting is not wasted. God uses it to strengthen our zeal, to refresh our souls by His promises, and to teach us to look to Him rather than to present circumstances. The Scriptures themselves are given to nerve and comfort us so that by living in patience we may abide in hope, and hope in turn sustains patience.
We pray for you now. Father, we thank You that You see this need and that You care for those who trust in You. We ask that You would grant favor regarding the matters still pending for this business and that, if it is according to Your wise and good will, You would allow them to be approved and finished processing quickly. We ask also for peace and steadiness while waiting, for freedom from anxiety about present things, and for confidence that Your timing is good. Help this waiting to produce endurance and hope, and provide for every need according to Your grace. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior. Amen.
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