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Keep Us from Deception 2Thes 2:9-10, Guard Us by The Word Prayer Preaching Teaching Fellowship Praise, Worship & Thanksgiving Father in Heaven -- Thank You for sending out Your light and truth letting them lead us, bringing us to completely through our journey to the Ultimate Goal Your Holy Hill, Ps 43:3, allowing us to understand and believe in Christ, Matt 11:25, Matt 16:17, 1 Cor 1:30! Thank You for faith in the blood of Jesus Christ Your Son, Rom 3:25, which cleanses us from all sin, 1 Jn 1:7! Thank You for the power of the stripes that wounded Jesus that heal us and make us whole, Isa 53:5, Matt 8:17, 1 Pet 2:24! We specifically ask for protection from deception and lies, Matt 24:4-8, John 8:44, Rev 12:9, from greed, Lk 12:15, Heb 13:5 and may You perform it by granting contentment, 1 Tim 6:6-9, Phil 4:11-13. Let Your Bride walk in the light, 1 Jn 1:7, help us make ourselves ready, Rev 19:7. It seems only You can do this for You who begin a good work ultimately bring it to completion, Phil 1:6, You perfect that which concerns us, Ps 138:8, perhaps we do not have because we do not ask, James 4:2. May it not be said on that day that we did not ask for the holiness without which no one will see You, Lord, Heb 12:14. The pure in heart see God, Matt 5:8, when we come out of their midst and are separate, 2 Cor 6:17-18, perfect holiness in the fear of The Lord, 2 Cor 7:1 Protect us all from sin, Zeph 3:13, Ps 119:11, Rev 14:5, let us not enter into temptation, Mk 14:38, Lk 11:4, keep us from the evil one, John 17:15, and keep us on Your path of increasing clarity, Prov 4:18, Col 1:9. Keep us especially from false believers, 2 Cor 11:26, deceivers, 2 Tim 3:13, deception, 2 Thes 2:9-10, John 3:19, by Christ's water washing of the water of the Word, Eph 5:26, The Word of Truth, Eph 1:13, 2 Cor 6:7. Sanctify us in Your Truth, Your Word is Truth, John 17:17, James 1:18. Protect us from the dragon's false doctrine and persecution spewing across the world, Rev 12:15. Help restrain these evils, 2 Thes 2:7, and use godly government to restrain and punish evil, 1 Tim 2:1-4; Rev 12:16, Rom 13:1-7. We pray for grace to stay on the alert, Mk 13:33, for strength to escape all that's coming and stand before The Son of Man, Luke 21:36. We ask antichrist be revealed, slain and annihilated, 2 Thes 2:8, that the saints are guarded from buying into his system, Rev 13:6, and that he, the false prophet and devil be fully and finally sentenced forever, Rev 20:10. May we fear you, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Rev 14:6-7, and knowing the fear of The Lord persuade people to prepare for The Judgement Seat of Christ, 2 Cor 5:10-11. Help us be wise and win souls, Prov 11:30, lead many to righteousness, Dan 12:3, instruct many, Mal 2:5-6, Matt 28:20. With thanksgiving we offer these requests for ourselves, our family, friends, church-mates, pastors and online praying believer-friends, Heb 10:25, so we have fellowship, 1 Jn 1:2-3, test the spirits, walk in light, without hidden sin or deception, 1 Jn 1:4-10, and may the peace of God guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, Phil 4:6-7, Amen, Rev 3:14, 2 Cor 1:20.

 

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We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude for the light and truth You have so graciously provided, leading us through every step of our journey toward Your holy presence. Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path, and we cling to it as our surest defense against the deceptions of this age. As we lift this prayer before You, we are reminded of the urgency of the hour and the need for vigilance, for the enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). But we do not fear, for You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Father, we ask that You guard us from deception, for the days are evil, and the spirit of antichrist is already at work in the world (1 John 4:3). The deceiver comes with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10). Lord, we pray that You would open our eyes to see the truth and our hearts to embrace it. Sanctify us in Your truth, for Your Word is truth (John 17:17). Let the washing of water by the Word cleanse us from every impurity, that we may be presented holy and blameless before You (Ephesians 5:26).

We recognize that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). Therefore, we ask that You would strengthen us to stand firm in the faith, to hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for You who promised are faithful (Hebrews 10:23). Let us not be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting (Ephesians 4:14). Instead, let us grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18), that we may be able to discern good from evil and stand unshaken in the day of trial.

We pray for protection from false believers and deceivers who creep in among us, seeking to lead astray even the elect if that were possible (Matthew 24:24). Lord, give us wisdom to test the spirits, whether they are of God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world (1 John 4:1). Let us not be deceived by smooth words or flattering speech, but let us walk in the light as You are in the light, that we may have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ Your Son cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7). Expose the hidden works of darkness and bring them to light, that all may see and know the truth (Ephesians 5:11-13).

We also lift up our leaders, pastors, and fellow believers, asking that You would grant them discernment and courage to preach the Word in season and out of season, to convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching (2 Timothy 4:2). Let them not shrink back from declaring the whole counsel of God, even when it is unpopular or costly (Acts 20:27). Raise up godly men and women who will contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints (Jude 1:3), that the church may be built up in love and truth.

Father, we pray for those who are yet ensnared by deception, that You would open their eyes to see the truth of the gospel. For it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that any man can be saved (Acts 4:12). There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We pray that many would come to know You, repent of their sins, and turn to Christ for salvation, for You desire all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:4). Let the gospel go forth with power, that souls may be won for Your kingdom, and let us be instruments of Your peace, sharing the good news with boldness and love.

We ask that You would restrain the evil one and his minions, for the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but he who now restrains will do so until he is taken out of the way (2 Thessalonians 2:7). Let Your church be a city set on a hill, a light that cannot be hidden, shining brightly in the darkness (Matthew 5:14). Use us to be salt and light in this world, preserving what is good and exposing what is evil (Matthew 5:13-16). Give us grace to live holy lives, for without holiness no one will see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14). Purify our hearts, that we may see You (Matthew 5:8), and let us walk in the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).

Lord, we pray for the governments and authorities You have established, that they may be a terror to evil works and a praise to those who do good (Romans 13:3). Grant wisdom to our leaders, that they may govern with justice and righteousness, restraining wickedness and promoting peace (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Let the earth be filled with the knowledge of Your glory as the waters cover the sea (Habakkuk 2:14), and may Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).

We ask that You would prepare us for the day of Christ’s return, that we may be found blameless and without spot or wrinkle, holy and without blemish (Ephesians 5:27). Strengthen us to endure to the end, that we may be saved (Matthew 24:13). Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart (Galatians 6:9). Keep us alert and watchful, for we do not know the day or the hour when the Son of Man will come (Matthew 25:13). May we be found faithful, standing firm in the faith, and may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

Finally, Lord, we thank You for the promise that He who began a good work in us will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). We trust in Your faithfulness, knowing that You are able to keep what we have committed to You until that Day (2 Timothy 1:12). May we walk in the light of Your truth, growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, to whom be glory both now and forever. Amen.

 

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Praying in agreement with you in Jesus' name, Amen