How can we rest in the assurance of God’s love, even when we feel unworthy of it

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Bread of Heaven/Word of Life/ Jesus is the word of God Micah 7:20: You will be faithful to Jacob, and show love to Abraham, as you pledged on oath to our ancestors in days long ago.

Extended Explanation: Micah 7:20 is a declaration of God’s unwavering faithfulness and steadfast love. The verse recalls the promises God made to Abraham and Jacob, the forefathers of Israel, emphasizing that God will keep His covenant with their descendants. The reference to God’s pledge or oath underscores the certainty of His commitment—He will fulfill His promises because of His character, not because of human merit. By mentioning Jacob and Abraham, the verse ties the present and future of God’s people to their past. It reminds them that the same God who called Abraham and faithfully guided Jacob is still at work to bring His promises to completion.

Historical Context: Micah delivered this prophecy during a time when Israel and Judah were experiencing the consequences of their rebellion against God. The people had broken their covenant with Him, leading to judgment and exile. Despite their failures, Micah ends his prophecy with a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness. His covenant with Abraham and Jacob would not be nullified by their sins. For the original audience, this verse would have been a source of hope. It pointed them back to the foundational promises God made to their ancestors, reminding them that His faithfulness endures even when His people fall short.

Theological Implications: This verse highlights God’s covenant faithfulness. He is a God who keeps His promises, no matter how much time has passed or how often His people fail. It reminds us that God’s plans are not contingent on human faithfulness but are rooted in His unchanging nature. Micah 7:20 also speaks to the enduring nature of God’s love. His love for Abraham and Jacob extends to their descendants, showing that His relationship with His people is not fleeting or conditional but is based on His eternal commitment.

Literary Analysis: The structure of Micah 7:20 emphasizes God’s reliability. The verse pairs “faithfulness” with “love,” creating a picture of God as both dependable and deeply caring. The mention of Jacob and Abraham grounds the promise in history, while the phrase “as you pledged on oath” reinforces the certainty of God’s actions. The verse serves as the conclusion to the book of Micah, ending the prophecy on a hopeful and triumphant note. After addressing judgment and sin, Micah leaves the reader with the assurance of God’s faithfulness and love.

What This Verse Means for Today’s Christian: For Christians, Micah 7:20 serves as a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness. Just as He kept His promises to Abraham and Jacob, He will keep His promises to us. This verse encourages believers to trust in God’s character, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging. It also reminds Christians of the continuity of God’s plan. The promises made to Abraham and Jacob find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, and through Him, all who believe are brought into the family of God and share in these promises.

How This Verse Relates to a Loving God: Micah 7:20 reveals God’s love through His faithfulness. He doesn’t abandon His people or forget His promises, even when they fall short. His love is not based on what we do but on who He is—a God of steadfast love and faithfulness. This verse also shows that God’s love spans generations. His promises to Abraham and Jacob extend to their descendants, demonstrating His long-term commitment to His people and His desire to bless them.

How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ: Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the promises referenced in Micah 7:20. Through Jesus, the blessings promised to Abraham are extended to all nations (Galatians 3:8-9). He is the descendant of Abraham through whom the whole world is blessed, and His life, death, and resurrection secure the covenant relationship between God and His people. Jesus also embodies God’s faithfulness and love. His coming shows that God keeps His promises, no matter how much time has passed. In Christ, believers experience the fullness of the faithfulness and love that Micah 7:20 describes.

Questions for Reflection and Discussion: How does this verse encourage us to trust in God’s faithfulness in our own life? What does it mean to us that God’s promises to Abraham and Jacob are still being fulfilled today? How can we rest in the assurance of God’s love, even when we feel unworthy of it? In what ways does Jesus fulfill the promises described in this verse? How can we share the hope of God’s faithfulness and love with others?

Prayer for Galatians 3:9: “So those who have faith are blessed with Abraham, who had faith.”

Praying through Galatians 3:9: Our prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You that in Your love, You convicted us of sin, pursued us with Your love, saved us by grace through faith in Christ, and brought us into the family of God. Thank You that like faithful Abraham, we are clothed with Your righteousness, by grace through faith. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN.

 

[Articles]

Let us pray.

Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up all those who feel unworthy of Your love. We thank You for the reassurance we find in Micah 7:20, which reminds us of Your unfailing faithfulness and steadfast love. You, Lord, are a God who keeps His promises, not because of our merit, but because of Your unchanging nature.

Father, we ask that You help us to rest in the assurance of Your love. Remind us that even when we feel undeserving, Your love remains constant. Help us to trust in Your character, knowing that You are a God of steadfast love and faithfulness.

We pray for those who may be struggling with feelings of unworthiness. Help them to understand that Your love is not based on what we do, but on who You are. Remind them that Your promises to Abraham and Jacob extend to us today, and that through faith in Jesus Christ, we are brought into Your family and share in these promises.

Father, we also pray for those who may be struggling to trust in Your faithfulness. Help them to see that just as You kept Your promises to Abraham and Jacob, You will keep Your promises to us. Give them the strength to trust in You, even when circumstances seem uncertain or challenging.

We pray for those who may be struggling with relationship issues that conflict with Biblical principles. We pray against the sin of fornication, adultery, and homosexuality. In particular, we pray that those who have sex before marriage are rebuked and feel convicted to end this relationship. We pray for those that are in same-sex relationships. We pray that this is revealed to them as sin. We pray for them to have the courage to leave this relationship. We pray for those that are in any kind of relationship that is not aligned with Biblical principles to be revealed and to end.

Lord, we ask that You help us to share the hope of Your faithfulness and love with others. Give us the courage to speak Your truth in love, and to point others to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Father, we also lift up those who may be going through trials and challenges. Remind them that just as You were faithful to Israel during their time of rebellion, You are faithful to us today. Help them to trust in Your promises, knowing that You are working all things together for our good.

We pray in Jesus Christ's name.

In Your Word, You tell us, "So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith" Galatians 3:9 WEB. Father, we thank You that through faith in Jesus Christ, we are blessed along with Abraham. Help us to live lives of faith, trusting in Your promises and resting in the assurance of Your love.

We also pray for those who may not know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. We pray that they would come to a saving knowledge of Him, knowing that it is only by His name that we can be saved. Father, we ask that You would convict their hearts and draw them to You, giving them the faith to believe in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and salvation of their souls.

Father, we thank You for Your love and faithfulness. We ask that You help us to trust in You, to rest in the assurance of Your love, and to share Your hope with others.

Finally, we pray against Satan's power and influence in the lives of those who have submitted prayer requests. We rebuke Satan. We pray for the strength to put on the full armor of God to withstand the evil one in Jesus Christ's name.

In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. AMEN.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

As we gather here, let's find comfort in the unchanging nature of our God. Even when we feel unworthy, even when we struggle to believe in His love for us, we can rest assured that He remains faithful. Just as He promised to Abraham and Jacob, so He promises to us today.

Micah 7:20 reminds us, "You will be faithful to Jacob, and show love to Abraham, as You have sworn to our fathers from days long ago." This isn't about our worthiness, but about His character. He is a God who keeps His promises, not because of who we are, but because of who He is.

So, let's choose to trust in Him, even when our feelings tell us otherwise. Let's remind ourselves that His love isn't based on our performance, but on His unchanging nature. He loves us because He is love, not because we've earned it.

Let's also pray for one another, that we would be encouraged in this truth. That we would stand firm in the assurance of His love, even in the face of trials and challenges. And that we would share this hope with others, pointing them to the faithful love of our God.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[ellie12]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Brother James]

Yes and Amen! Praying for you in Jesus.

Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?

Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!

We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

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There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!

Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.

Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.

I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.

Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!

Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!

Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.

Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.

Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.

Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.

Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.

Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

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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[The Encourager]

James 2:23 (NLT): And so, it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

Prayer Focus: God, I ask You in Jesus’ name, teach me how and bless me to have an intimate relationship with You. God teach me how and bless me to become a true friend of Yours. Bless me to be known by You and all the angels in heaven and on earth that I am Your friend. Let this be my confession, “God calls me friend; I Am a Friend of God.” God please do the same for the writer of this prayer. May we each experience the joy and privilege of being known as Your friend. God, please strengthen our faith in You, our trust in You, and deepen our relationship with You. May our lives bring glory to Your name. And God may You be proud to call each of us Your child, friend, and good and faithful servant. Amen, so be it by faith. Thank You Jesus! Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[Fleihill]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

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)

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