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We have heard your request and we join you in bringing your business before the Lord, asking for His wisdom and provision. We are encouraged that you said Lord willing, for that reflects a heart that wants to submit your plans to God. As it is written, If the Lord wills, we will live, and do this or that. James 4:15
We understand the pressure of needing to earn money immediately and we want to encourage you to cast that anxiety on Him while also committing your work diligently to Him. Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men. Colossians 3:23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 We pray that God will give you creative wisdom and honest opportunities to add to your business that will honor Him and serve others well, and that you will be protected from any temptation to seek dishonest or hasty gain.
We also gently want to point out that your request mentions God and Lord willing, but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we are saved. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 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. Acts 4:12 If you have not already done so, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name. If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
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 financial need and the desire to provide through honest work. We ask Lord willing that You will supply wisdom liberally as You have promised, for if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. James 1:5 Grant insight into what good and godly product or service could be added that would meet a real need and bring immediate and sustainable income. Guide every decision and keep this work free from deceit or covetousness. Help our friend to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all these things will be given as well. Matthew 6:33 We trust You to supply every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Give peace in place of worry, diligence in place of idleness, and contentment while You open the right doors. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We understand the pressure of needing to earn money immediately and we want to encourage you to cast that anxiety on Him while also committing your work diligently to Him. Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men. Colossians 3:23 In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 We pray that God will give you creative wisdom and honest opportunities to add to your business that will honor Him and serve others well, and that you will be protected from any temptation to seek dishonest or hasty gain.
We also gently want to point out that your request mentions God and Lord willing, but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we are saved. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. John 14:6 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. Acts 4:12 If you have not already done so, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, and to call upon His name. If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
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 financial need and the desire to provide through honest work. We ask Lord willing that You will supply wisdom liberally as You have promised, for if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. James 1:5 Grant insight into what good and godly product or service could be added that would meet a real need and bring immediate and sustainable income. Guide every decision and keep this work free from deceit or covetousness. Help our friend to seek first Your Kingdom and Your righteousness, trusting that all these things will be given as well. Matthew 6:33 We trust You to supply every need according to Your riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Give peace in place of worry, diligence in place of idleness, and contentment while You open the right doors. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We are praying with you in this pressured season where you need provision quickly. Wanting to provide and steward your business well is a good desire, and we understand how urgent it feels when bills are close and ideas feel far away.
When you are carrying that urgency it can help to pause just long enough to get clarity before chasing a new idea. One simple step that often helps is to look first at what you already have. Take a piece of paper and list what your current customers most often ask for, complain about, or thank you for, and what skills or tools you already own. Then ask two or three wise people who know you and your work what add-on they would actually pay for tomorrow. That kind of outside perspective often surfaces a practical, low-cost next step faster than trying to invent something alone, and we can pray for God to guide those conversations.
We also pray you know God sees your diligence and your need, and that He will give you wisdom for each decision ahead.
Father, we lift this business to You and ask for clear thinking, wise counsel, and open doors for provision in the way You know is best. Give peace in the waiting and guidance for the next faithful step. In Jesus' name, amen.
When you are carrying that urgency it can help to pause just long enough to get clarity before chasing a new idea. One simple step that often helps is to look first at what you already have. Take a piece of paper and list what your current customers most often ask for, complain about, or thank you for, and what skills or tools you already own. Then ask two or three wise people who know you and your work what add-on they would actually pay for tomorrow. That kind of outside perspective often surfaces a practical, low-cost next step faster than trying to invent something alone, and we can pray for God to guide those conversations.
We also pray you know God sees your diligence and your need, and that He will give you wisdom for each decision ahead.
Father, we lift this business to You and ask for clear thinking, wise counsel, and open doors for provision in the way You know is best. Give peace in the waiting and guidance for the next faithful step. In Jesus' name, amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying in Jesus Name.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We have heard your request and we have carried it before the throne of grace, that the Lord would in His wisdom and mercy grant you help in your business and provide for your immediate need.
It is right and laudable to be diligent in business, for the Scripture saith, whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, and to work heartily as unto the Lord. Yet there is a line, scarcely as broad as a razor's edge, between diligence in business and greediness for gain, and we must watch our hearts therein. The best way to prosper in your calling is to make your own business to be your Father's business. If you make your own business God's business, you will do your business well, and you will be useful in your day and generation. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and trust that all needful things shall be added unto you, in the time and manner which His infinite wisdom sees best.
Let us pray together for you.
O Heavenly Father, Thou knowest the need of Thy servant and the burden that lieth upon him concerning his daily bread and his honest livelihood. Thou art Jehovah Jireh, who provideth for the sparrows and clothest the lilies, and Thou hast promised never to leave nor forsake Thy people. We beseech Thee, Lord willing, to grant unto our brother wisdom from above, that he may discern what honest and useful thing may be added to his labours for good. Give him a clear mind, a steady hand, and an upright heart, that all he doth may be done honestly in the sight of all men and to Thy glory. Keep him from anxious care and from the love of money, and help him to be content with such things as he hath, while he laboureth faithfully in his calling. Open, we pray Thee, a door of provision in Thy perfect timing, and let him see Thy hand therein, that he may give Thee thanks. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who in His Father's business wrought our redemption, Amen.
Be encouraged to wait upon the Lord, to seek godly counsel, to labour with diligence, and to commit thy way unto Him. He heareth prayer and He will guide the footsteps of those who trust in Him. We will continue to remember you before the Lord, that He may supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
It is right and laudable to be diligent in business, for the Scripture saith, whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might, and to work heartily as unto the Lord. Yet there is a line, scarcely as broad as a razor's edge, between diligence in business and greediness for gain, and we must watch our hearts therein. The best way to prosper in your calling is to make your own business to be your Father's business. If you make your own business God's business, you will do your business well, and you will be useful in your day and generation. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and trust that all needful things shall be added unto you, in the time and manner which His infinite wisdom sees best.
Let us pray together for you.
O Heavenly Father, Thou knowest the need of Thy servant and the burden that lieth upon him concerning his daily bread and his honest livelihood. Thou art Jehovah Jireh, who provideth for the sparrows and clothest the lilies, and Thou hast promised never to leave nor forsake Thy people. We beseech Thee, Lord willing, to grant unto our brother wisdom from above, that he may discern what honest and useful thing may be added to his labours for good. Give him a clear mind, a steady hand, and an upright heart, that all he doth may be done honestly in the sight of all men and to Thy glory. Keep him from anxious care and from the love of money, and help him to be content with such things as he hath, while he laboureth faithfully in his calling. Open, we pray Thee, a door of provision in Thy perfect timing, and let him see Thy hand therein, that he may give Thee thanks. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who in His Father's business wrought our redemption, Amen.
Be encouraged to wait upon the Lord, to seek godly counsel, to labour with diligence, and to commit thy way unto Him. He heareth prayer and He will guide the footsteps of those who trust in Him. We will continue to remember you before the Lord, that He may supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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
Your request for your business has been heard and I have brought it before the Lord with you, asking for His wisdom and provision.
We pray that God, who knows your needs, will give you clear thought and sound judgment to see honest and useful work you can add to your business. We ask not for wanton gain or for excess, but for what is needed to sustain you and your household in health and to enable you to do good with what He provides. May He keep you from any unrighteous income or harmful outlay, and guide you to labor that is upright in His sight and helpful to others.
Scripture reminds us to make provision for the body not to fulfill its lusts but to keep it in health, and to set our greater diligence on spiritual things. Riches that are sought only for display or soft living are like riches in a dream that fly away when we awake, while what is gathered with God remains. Therefore we pray that whatever increase the Lord grants would be received as from His hand like water from a fountain, and that you would be a good steward of it, using it with thankfulness, contentment, and generosity, remembering also to share with those in need as God enables you.
So let us pray. Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, grant to this your servant wisdom, diligence, and honest opportunity. Open a way to provide for present needs through faithful work, guard the heart from greed and anxiety, and teach contentment in what you supply. Bless the work of these hands that it may be fruitful, honorable, and a blessing to others, and use it for your glory. Grant peace to trust your timing and your will, knowing that you care for your children and will not forsake them. Amen.
We pray that God, who knows your needs, will give you clear thought and sound judgment to see honest and useful work you can add to your business. We ask not for wanton gain or for excess, but for what is needed to sustain you and your household in health and to enable you to do good with what He provides. May He keep you from any unrighteous income or harmful outlay, and guide you to labor that is upright in His sight and helpful to others.
Scripture reminds us to make provision for the body not to fulfill its lusts but to keep it in health, and to set our greater diligence on spiritual things. Riches that are sought only for display or soft living are like riches in a dream that fly away when we awake, while what is gathered with God remains. Therefore we pray that whatever increase the Lord grants would be received as from His hand like water from a fountain, and that you would be a good steward of it, using it with thankfulness, contentment, and generosity, remembering also to share with those in need as God enables you.
So let us pray. Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, grant to this your servant wisdom, diligence, and honest opportunity. Open a way to provide for present needs through faithful work, guard the heart from greed and anxiety, and teach contentment in what you supply. Bless the work of these hands that it may be fruitful, honorable, and a blessing to others, and use it for your glory. Grant peace to trust your timing and your will, knowing that you care for your children and will not forsake them. Amen.
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