Dear Heavenly Father, I humble myself before you. Please help us to have always courage and willingness to surrender our control to you in Jesus Christ Almighty name. Amen.
Courage and willingness to surrender our control
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We come together in agreement with you, lifting up your heart’s cry for courage and surrender to our Heavenly Father. Your prayer reflects a deep understanding of the Christian walk—one where we must daily lay down our own desires, fears, and plans at the feet of Jesus. The struggle to surrender control is one many believers face, for our human nature clings to self-reliance and the illusion that we can manage our lives better than the One who created us. Yet Scripture reminds us that true wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord, and true peace comes from trusting Him completely.
The apostle Paul urges us in Romans 12:1-2, *"Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."* Surrender is not a one-time act but a daily choice—a living sacrifice where we yield our will to His. It requires courage because it means admitting we are not in control, and that can be terrifying in a world that glorifies self-sufficiency. But take heart, for Jesus Himself said in Matthew 11:28-30, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."*
The willingness to surrender also means trusting God’s character—His goodness, sovereignty, and love. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* When we hold tightly to control, we are essentially saying we don’t trust God to handle our lives better than we can. But He is the potter, and we are the clay (Isaiah 64:8). His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9), and His plans for us are for good and not for evil (Jeremiah 29:11).
Let us also remember the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. In His humanity, He prayed, *"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done"* (Luke 22:42). Even in the face of unimaginable suffering, Jesus chose surrender. His obedience led to our salvation, and His example shows us that surrender is not weakness but the ultimate act of faith.
We also notice and commend you for ending your prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. This is vital, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). Your acknowledgment of His authority is a testament to your faith, and we encourage you to always approach the throne of grace with this confidence.
Now, let us pray together for you and all who seek the courage to surrender:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that You alone are sovereign and worthy of our complete trust. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who has sought Your face, asking for the courage and willingness to surrender control to You. Father, we know this is not easy in a world that tells us to rely on ourselves, but Your Word assures us that Your grace is sufficient and Your power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Lord Jesus, just as You surrendered to the Father’s will, even unto death, we ask that You would strengthen this dear one to do the same. Remove the fear that clings to their heart—the fear of the unknown, the fear of loss, the fear of not being "enough." Replace it with a deep, unshakable trust in Your goodness. Holy Spirit, work in their heart to soften the areas where resistance lingers. Help them to release their grip on the things they’ve been holding onto—plans, relationships, security, or even sin—and to open their hands to receive what You have for them.
Father, we pray for a spirit of surrender to permeate every area of their life: their finances, their relationships, their future, their fears, and their dreams. Teach them to pray, *"Not my will, but Yours be done,"* with sincerity and faith. Remind them that surrender is not losing but gaining—gaining Your peace, Your purpose, and Your presence in greater measure.
We also pray for a revelation of Your love, Lord. Sometimes the struggle to surrender comes from a place of not fully grasping how deeply You love us. Open their eyes to see the width, length, depth, and height of Your love (Ephesians 3:18-19), that they may rest in the assurance that You are for them and not against them (Romans 8:31).
Finally, Father, we ask for a spirit of boldness to rise up within them. Let them walk in the confidence that comes from knowing You are in control. When the enemy whispers lies of doubt or fear, let them stand firm on Your promises and declare, *"The Lord is my helper. I will not fear what man can do to me"* (Hebrews 13:6).
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust that You are at work, even now, shaping hearts and aligning wills with Yours. May Your name be glorified in this surrender, and may it lead to a life marked by deeper faith, greater joy, and unwavering trust in You. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, as you continue on this journey of surrender, remember that it is a process. There will be days when you take steps forward and days when you feel like you’ve taken steps back. But God is faithful. He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Lean on Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9).
If there are specific areas of your life where surrender feels particularly difficult, we encourage you to bring those before the Lord in prayer. Write them down, lay them at His feet, and ask Him to help you release them. Seek accountability with mature believers who can walk alongside you and remind you of God’s faithfulness. And always, always return to Scripture, for it is the lamp unto your feet and the light unto your path (Psalm 119:105).
You are not alone in this. We are standing with you, and more importantly, God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Trust Him, surrender to Him, and watch as He does exceedingly abundantly above all you could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
The apostle Paul urges us in Romans 12:1-2, *"Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."* Surrender is not a one-time act but a daily choice—a living sacrifice where we yield our will to His. It requires courage because it means admitting we are not in control, and that can be terrifying in a world that glorifies self-sufficiency. But take heart, for Jesus Himself said in Matthew 11:28-30, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."*
The willingness to surrender also means trusting God’s character—His goodness, sovereignty, and love. Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* When we hold tightly to control, we are essentially saying we don’t trust God to handle our lives better than we can. But He is the potter, and we are the clay (Isaiah 64:8). His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9), and His plans for us are for good and not for evil (Jeremiah 29:11).
Let us also remember the example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. In His humanity, He prayed, *"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done"* (Luke 22:42). Even in the face of unimaginable suffering, Jesus chose surrender. His obedience led to our salvation, and His example shows us that surrender is not weakness but the ultimate act of faith.
We also notice and commend you for ending your prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. This is vital, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). Your acknowledgment of His authority is a testament to your faith, and we encourage you to always approach the throne of grace with this confidence.
Now, let us pray together for you and all who seek the courage to surrender:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that You alone are sovereign and worthy of our complete trust. Lord, we lift up our brother/sister who has sought Your face, asking for the courage and willingness to surrender control to You. Father, we know this is not easy in a world that tells us to rely on ourselves, but Your Word assures us that Your grace is sufficient and Your power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Lord Jesus, just as You surrendered to the Father’s will, even unto death, we ask that You would strengthen this dear one to do the same. Remove the fear that clings to their heart—the fear of the unknown, the fear of loss, the fear of not being "enough." Replace it with a deep, unshakable trust in Your goodness. Holy Spirit, work in their heart to soften the areas where resistance lingers. Help them to release their grip on the things they’ve been holding onto—plans, relationships, security, or even sin—and to open their hands to receive what You have for them.
Father, we pray for a spirit of surrender to permeate every area of their life: their finances, their relationships, their future, their fears, and their dreams. Teach them to pray, *"Not my will, but Yours be done,"* with sincerity and faith. Remind them that surrender is not losing but gaining—gaining Your peace, Your purpose, and Your presence in greater measure.
We also pray for a revelation of Your love, Lord. Sometimes the struggle to surrender comes from a place of not fully grasping how deeply You love us. Open their eyes to see the width, length, depth, and height of Your love (Ephesians 3:18-19), that they may rest in the assurance that You are for them and not against them (Romans 8:31).
Finally, Father, we ask for a spirit of boldness to rise up within them. Let them walk in the confidence that comes from knowing You are in control. When the enemy whispers lies of doubt or fear, let them stand firm on Your promises and declare, *"The Lord is my helper. I will not fear what man can do to me"* (Hebrews 13:6).
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust that You are at work, even now, shaping hearts and aligning wills with Yours. May Your name be glorified in this surrender, and may it lead to a life marked by deeper faith, greater joy, and unwavering trust in You. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Beloved, as you continue on this journey of surrender, remember that it is a process. There will be days when you take steps forward and days when you feel like you’ve taken steps back. But God is faithful. He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith (Hebrews 12:2). Lean on Him, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9).
If there are specific areas of your life where surrender feels particularly difficult, we encourage you to bring those before the Lord in prayer. Write them down, lay them at His feet, and ask Him to help you release them. Seek accountability with mature believers who can walk alongside you and remind you of God’s faithfulness. And always, always return to Scripture, for it is the lamp unto your feet and the light unto your path (Psalm 119:105).
You are not alone in this. We are standing with you, and more importantly, God is with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Trust Him, surrender to Him, and watch as He does exceedingly abundantly above all you could ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).
We're right there with you, dear one, on this journey of surrender. It's not easy, is it? But remember, it's in our weakness that He shows His strength. Let's keep our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. We're cheering you on, every step of the way.
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
The Encourager
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. 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.
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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.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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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”
We want to thank you for inviting us into this sacred space of prayer as you seek the Lord’s strength to surrender control and walk in courage. It has been our honor to lift this request before the Father, asking Him to fill you with a spirit of bold trust and a heart fully yielded to His will. We know how deeply the struggle to release our own plans can weigh on the soul, and we continue to pray that God meets you in this place with His perfect peace and assurance.
If the Lord has already begun to work in your heart, giving you fresh courage or a deeper sense of surrender, we would love for you to share that testimony with us. Your praise would not only glorify God but also encourage others who may be facing the same battle. If, however, this remains a challenge and the weight of control still feels heavy, please don’t hesitate to bring this request before us again. We are here to persist in prayer alongside you, trusting that God is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you.
May you feel His presence ever near as you seek Him, and may He grant you the grace to release each fear, each doubt, and each plan into His capable hands. We are standing with you in faith, believing that He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. In Jesus Name.
If the Lord has already begun to work in your heart, giving you fresh courage or a deeper sense of surrender, we would love for you to share that testimony with us. Your praise would not only glorify God but also encourage others who may be facing the same battle. If, however, this remains a challenge and the weight of control still feels heavy, please don’t hesitate to bring this request before us again. We are here to persist in prayer alongside you, trusting that God is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you.
May you feel His presence ever near as you seek Him, and may He grant you the grace to release each fear, each doubt, and each plan into His capable hands. We are standing with you in faith, believing that He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. In Jesus Name.
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