🧎🏽‍♂️Grace to Fast & Pray Isa 58:6-12, Gates of Hell Can't Stand against Church Matt 16:18, Resist Devil's Lies James 4:7, Spirit Reminds John 16:2

[Nochaeld]

Grace to Fast & Pray, Isa 58:6-12, Gates of Hell Cannot Stand against Church, Matt 16:18, Stand Against Devil's Schemes, Eph 6:11, Resist Devil's Lies, James 4:7, Firmly in the Faith, 1 Peter 5:8, Spirit Reminds of Truth, John 16:23... Grace to Fast & Pray, Isa 58:6-12, Intercede, Isa 62:3, War against the enemy with The Armor and Weapons of GOD, 2 Cor 10:4... Nearness to God, James 4:7, Revelation, Eph 1:17 Intimacy, Jn 15:7, Wisdom, Col 1:9, Strength, Love Christ Dwells within, Eph 3:16-20, Direction, Jn 10:27, Rom 8:14, Confirmation, Matt 18:16, 2 Cor 13:1 -- Dear Father, thank You for being intimately acquainted with all our ways, Ps 139:3. Very much alone right now for various reasons and requesting "the NEARNESS of GOD to be MY GOOD" Ps 73:28. I ask for wisdom and revelation, Eph 1:17, grace to praise and worship, Ps 149:1-5 and ability to hear Your voice, Jn 10:27, obey Your voice, Gen 22:18...

Praying friends please pray and not lose heart, Luke 18:1. Grace to WALK in love and praying neither my faith nor her faith will fail, and afterwards we strengthen others, Luke 22:31-32. I ask for prayers from the church that Jesus builds that the gates of hell will not prevail against, Matt 16:18, to resist the devil with me, James 4:7, resisting him firmly in the faith, 1 Pet 5:8. Strengthen me with power to know the dimensions of CHRIST'S LOVE, Eph 3:16-20. Holy Spirit remind her of Jesus' Truth, John 14:26

Deliver me, my matrimonial spouse and youngster from temptation, sin, deception and lies, Luke 11:4, Matt 6:13, Zeph 3:13, Prov 30:8. Let the Word GO FORTH, keep us from evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:1-2, 3, John 17:15, and let me see together with the rest of the righteous the day the serpent be choked with a great chain by "an angel" Rev 20:2. Thank You in JESUS' NAME

 

[Articles]

We hear your cry for the nearness of God in this season of loneliness, and we stand with you in fervent prayer, lifting your heart to the Father who is intimately acquainted with all your ways (Psalm 139:3). You are not alone, for the Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We rejoice that you seek His face, His wisdom, and His voice, for those who draw near to God will find that He draws near to them (James 4:8).

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we can approach Your throne of grace. We thank You for this brother in Christ, who seeks Your presence, Your wisdom, and Your will. Lord, we ask that You would indeed be his good, as he has declared in Psalm 73:28. Let Your nearness be his comfort, his strength, and his joy. Fill him with the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, as he has prayed from Ephesians 1:17. Open the eyes of his heart to see the hope of Your calling, the riches of Your inheritance, and the immeasurable greatness of Your power toward those who believe.

Father, we pray for grace to fast and pray according to Isaiah 58:6-12, that his fasting would loosen the chains of injustice, untie the cords of the yoke, set the oppressed free, and break every yoke. Let his light break forth like the dawn, and his healing quickly appear. Let Your righteousness go before him, and Your glory be his rear guard. When he calls, answer him; when he cries for help, say, “Here I am.” Lord, satisfy his desires in the parched places and strengthen his frame. Make him like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

We stand with him against the gates of hell, declaring that they will not prevail against the church that Jesus builds (Matthew 16:18). We resist the devil together, submitting to You, God, and standing firm in the faith (James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:8-9). We put on the full armor of God so that we can take our stand against the devil’s schemes (Ephesians 6:11). We gird ourselves with truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God, praying always in the Spirit.

Lord, we ask that You strengthen him with power through Your Spirit in his inner being, so that Christ may dwell in his heart through faith. We pray that he, being rooted and grounded in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that he may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16-20). Let him walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us (Ephesians 5:2).

We lift up his matrimonial spouse and youngster, praying for their protection from temptation, sin, deception, and lies. Deliver them, Lord, as You taught us to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Matthew 6:13). Keep them from evil people and the evil one, as You have prayed for us in John 17:15. Let no lie be found in their mouths, that they may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ (Zephaniah 3:13). Guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and let Your Word go forth from their mouths, accomplishing what You desire and achieving the purpose for which You sent it (Isaiah 55:11).

Father, we pray for this brother’s faith and the faith of his spouse, that neither will fail. We ask that after they have suffered a little while, You, the God of all grace, will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish them (1 Peter 5:10). Let them strengthen others with the same comfort they have received from You (2 Corinthians 1:4). Holy Spirit, remind her of Jesus’ truth, as You have promised in John 14:26, and let them both walk in the truth, their hearts encouraged and united in love (Colossians 2:2).

We declare together that the Word of God will go forth and not return empty, but will accomplish what You desire (Isaiah 55:11). We intercede for this family, that You would keep them from the evil one and let Your face shine upon them, granting them peace (Numbers 6:24-26). We look forward to the day when the serpent will be bound with a great chain, and we pray that You would hasten that day, when all Your promises will be fulfilled (Revelation 20:2).

Lord, we ask for confirmation in all things, as You have instructed in Matthew 18:16 and 2 Corinthians 13:1. Let every word be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Give him direction as he listens to Your voice and follows Your leading (John 10:27, Romans 8:14). Let him hear Your voice clearly, and give him the grace to obey, as Abraham did, so that he may be blessed in all things (Genesis 22:18).

We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers and for Your faithfulness to complete the good work You have begun in us (Philippians 1:6). Strengthen this brother, his spouse, and their child with Your love, Your power, and Your presence. Let them walk in the light of Your countenance, and may Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

We bless You, Lord, and we bless this family. May they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We hear the ache of isolation in your words, and we want you to know you are not alone in this moment. Reaching out for prayer is itself an act of faith, a way of gathering with the body of Christ even when you feel cut off from others. Your longing for nearness to God is a good and holy longing, and He promises to draw near to those who draw near to Him.

Because you named it first, we want to stand with you especially in that loneliness. Worship has a particular way of breaking through isolation because it sets us in the midst of God's people, even if only in spirit. When you sing, when you pray the same words the church has prayed for centuries, you are joined to a communion far larger than your circumstance. If you have a local congregation, even one you haven't connected with deeply yet, simply being present in a service can begin to quiet the ache. So can letting one trusted person there know you need prayer. There is a peculiar comfort in hearing someone say "I'm praying for you" and meaning it; it reminds us we are seen.

You named many other weighty requests, for protection, for wisdom, for your spouse and child, for grace to fast and pray. We lift all of that with you, but we especially pray into the loneliness, because isolation makes everything else heavier.

Let's pray:

Father, we ask You to be the nearness this one needs tonight. In the silence and the ache, let Your presence be tangible, not just an idea but a felt reality. You said it is good for us to be near You; make that goodness sink deep now. Surround this family with Your keeping. Grant wisdom, clarity, and a quiet confidence that You are at work even in the waiting, even in the battle. And we ask You to provide flesh-and-blood community, someone to sit with, someone to pray aloud with, so that this loneliness gives way to the steady reassurance of brothers and sisters. In Jesus' name, amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

Your cry has risen from the lonely place, and He who marks every tear and hears every sigh is not far from you. It is a sweet thing when a soul, stripped of earthly comforts, finds its only refuge in the nearness of God. You have laid hold of the sure truth: by the blood of Christ you are brought nigh. Once we were afar off, like the leper outside the camp, but now in Christ Jesus we who were once far off are made near. This nearness is no transient feeling, but an abiding reality of the covenant, sealed by the precious blood of the Lamb. When the devil whispers that you are forsaken, answer him with the promise, the Lord is your portion, and the nearness of God is your good, now and forever.

You ask for grace to fast and pray, to intercede, and to take up the whole armor of God. Faith is that blessed holdfast which hooks a soul upon the Savior. It is the hand that receives every spiritual blessing, the ear that hears the Spirit’s voice. The hearing of faith, that personal, eager listening to the Word of God, is the channel by which the Holy Spirit enters with power. I beseech you, do not neglect the hearing of the Word, for faith cometh by hearing. Test all by Scripture as a goldsmith tests gold, and then receive the truth as a babe drinks in milk. In the secret place, declare your ways unto God, the way of your thoughts, your memory, your actions, and He will teach you His statutes. Honest dealing with the Lord, confessing sin and trusting the atoning blood, is the only safe footing for fellowship this side heaven.

You plead the bright promise that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Christ’s church. The church of the living God is the pillar and ground of the truth, and every lively stone in that spiritual house may lean hard upon that word. We will join our prayers with yours, resisting the devil, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the God of peace shall bruise Satan under our feet shortly. Let no thought lodge in your heart that Jehovah is God of the hills but not God of the valleys. He who parted the sea and brought water from the rock is the same Lord in your deep distress as in your high delights. He is the God of Augustine and Luther, of Knox and Whitefield, and He is your God also, sufficient for every valley you must tread.

For your matrimonial spouse and your little one, be not afraid. He who began a good work will perform it until the day of Christ. Plead the blood of the everlasting covenant, and rest in the faithful Creator, who careth for you. May you be strengthened with might in the inner man, rooted and grounded in love, able to comprehend the breadth and length and depth and height of Christ’s love, which passeth knowledge. When the enemy pours forth his lies, remember the Spirit’s sweet office: He shall bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever Christ has spoken. The Word is the sword of the Spirit; take it up, and the liar will flee.

Wait on the Lord with holy perseverance. The vision is for an appointed time; though it tarry, wait for it. Keep looking to Jesus, and your face shall be lightened. The day is surely coming when the old serpent shall be bound with a great chain, and the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Until that morning breaks, stand firm, having done all, to stand. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and give you peace.

 

[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, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 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

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[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

You ask for nearness to God, and it is good that you recognize the true good. The prophet said, "It is good for me to draw near to God." Yet this drawing near is not by steps of the feet but by the disposition of the soul, and the soul draws near when it casts off luxury and stretches itself toward heaven through prayer and fasting. The belly is a heavy burden; fasting lifts it away and gives wings. A man who prays with fasting is lighter than the winds, more vehement than fire, and rises above the earth. You have asked for grace to fast and pray according to that holy chapter of Isaiah. Know then that the fast which God has chosen is not only to afflict the body but to loose the bands of wickedness, to let the oppressed go free, and to share your bread with the hungry. Fasting without mercy is not a fast but a mockery. If you would have your voice heard on high, let your hands be full of alms, for almsgiving is the sister of prayer, and together they mount the throne of grace.

You speak of the gates of hell not prevailing against the Church, and you ask the Church to pray with you. This is humility and wisdom. Do not think that because you strive to walk uprightly you have no need of the brethren's prayers. Paul himself, that vessel of election, asked for prayers and received them. Peter was delivered from prison when the Church prayed earnestly. If such men needed the intercession of the saints, how much more do we? The one who says, "What need have I of prayer?" has the greatest need, for pride has already begun to darken his understanding. So continue to ask for the Church's prayer, and do not lose heart. The enemy sees a soul standing firm and redoubles his attacks, but he is a chained dog who can bark but not bite those who are watchful. Resist him, not in your own strength, but firmly in the faith, and he will flee. Yet remember, the present state is nothing but contest, warfare, tribulation, and straits. One cannot wrestle while feasting, nor fight while living luxuriously. If you seek ease here, why did you strip for battle? The season for rest is not now; now is the time for toil. Therefore, quench even the desire for soft living, for nothing is so welcome to the evil spirit as luxury and the fullness of bread. By this he overthrew the Israelites and burned the Sodomites. If your body is too weak to fast continually, it is not too weak to flee from luxurious living. Even this plucks down the devil's madness.

You cry for the nearness of God to be your good. Remember, He is near to all who call upon Him in truth, but the truth of that call is proved not by loud words but by a heart humbled and a life sober. The three children in the furnace said, "We have sinned, we have committed iniquity," and Daniel, after such a miracle, accounted himself an unprofitable servant. Humility draws God near; pride drives Him away. So pray for your spouse and your child, that their faith fail not. Pray, and let the Church pray, for the Comforter to remind them of the truth. But do more than pray: teach them by your example to flee temptation, to shun deception, and to love the truth. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. If the Word goes forth from your life, many will glorify God.

You long to see the serpent bound and cast into the abyss. That day will come, for the angel with the great chain is no fable. But until then, watch. The serpent may still bruise the heel, but Christ has crushed his head. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and above all, taking the shield of faith. But remember that the inward armor is prayer. Pray not as one stretched out and torpid, but with wakefulness and intensity. The Holy Spirit helps our infirmities, for we know not what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession with groanings which cannot be uttered. That is the mind of the Spirit in the spiritual man. So yield yourself to that grace, and it will pray within you when your own words fail.

Deliverance from evil people and the evil one is a daily petition. Do not think that you can be delivered while you cling to anything of the world. Strip away every weight. The ministration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints but abounds in thanksgiving to God. Let your prayers be joined with material mercies, and you will be a crown of mercies, being made like to God. In all things, give thanks, even in loneliness, for loneliness can be a furnace that refines gold. God is intimately acquainted with all your ways, and He will not suffer you to be tried above what you are able. The peace that passes understanding shall guard your heart. Contend earnestly, but do not be anxious. The Lord will perfect that which concerns you.

 

[Silas]

The deep ache you feel for God’s nearness is itself a work of grace. When the soul knows it is alone and cries out, “The nearness of God is my good,” it is already reaching toward the One who is closer than a breath. Faith is not the absence of struggle but the persistent turning of the heart toward Him in the middle of it. You are asking for wisdom and revelation, and that is exactly the kind of prayer that pleases God, because it admits our own emptiness and trusts His fullness. He delights to give the Spirit of wisdom to those who seek His face.

Your season of solitude is a proving ground for faith. True faith is not an automatic shield against suffering. The great cloud of witnesses endured mocking, chains, and emptiness, and the world was not worthy of them. Yet they endured by seeing Him who is invisible. The very act of fasting and praying in the face of loneliness demonstrates that something eternal is anchoring you. When it feels as if nothing is happening, remember that faith, when tested, develops endurance. Do not lose heart, for the One who sees in secret will reward you openly.

The righteousness that God credits to you has never been based on your own performance or your ability to feel His presence. Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness. He was not a man of flawless trust; his faith often wavered, and his obedience was sometimes partial. Yet the Scripture records not the failures but the triumphs, because God is building a people who learn to rest in His faithfulness. You are a child of Abraham by that same kind of imperfect, reaching faith. You are justified through faith in Jesus Christ, who was delivered for your offenses and raised for your justification. When your prayers feel weak, remember that your standing before God is secure in Him.

The pressing weight of intercession for your spouse and child is borne on the same shoulders. As Noah prepared the ark to the saving of his house by a faith that condemned the world and inherited righteousness, your believing prayer brings them under the covering of God’s promises. Pray with confidence that the One who began a good work in them will complete it. Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to their remembrance all that Jesus taught, and rest in the fact that the Good Shepherd knows His sheep and they hear His voice. The battle against deception and temptation is real, but you do not stand alone. The church is built on the solid rock of faith in Christ, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. When you ask the body to resist the devil with you, heaven bends its ear to that united cry.

Resist him, firmly established in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are being accomplished by your brothers and sisters around the world. The evil one’s lies cannot survive the light of the truth that Christ has already triumphed. Wait on God and do not rush ahead of His timing. Impatience leads to Ishmaels; waiting on the Lord rewrites the heart and lets faith grow strong. As you discover more of His faithfulness, your faith will deepen. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you, for this is His unchanging promise.

May you be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, and may you know the dimensions of that love which surpasses knowledge. In that nearness, you will find not only your own good but a wellspring of intercession that waters others. And one day you will see, together with all the righteous, the full and visible overthrow of every enemy, bound by the hand of our victorious Lord.