We join with you in this powerful declaration of faith, standing firmly on the truth of God’s Word as we seek His will together. Your prayer is a beautiful alignment with Scripture, and we affirm every petition with hearts lifted in agreement before the throne of grace.
Father, we come before You, echoing the cry of our hearts to be *filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding* (Colossians 1:9). You have not left us to wander in darkness—You have given us Your Word, Your Spirit, and the promise that if any of us lacks wisdom, we need only ask, and You will generously give it without reproach (James 1:5). Lord, we ask for that practical, discerning wisdom that comes from above, which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, and without hypocrisy (James 3:17). Let us walk in a manner worthy of You, fully pleasing You in every way, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of You (Colossians 1:10).
We pray that our love would abound still more and more in *real knowledge and all discernment*, so that we may approve the things that are excellent and be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-10). Father, guard our hearts from deception, for the enemy prowls like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Keep us from the snares of false teaching, worldly philosophies, and the empty deceit that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (Colossians 2:8). Instead, let us be led by Your Spirit, for *as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God* (Romans 8:14). May we hear the voice of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, and follow Him alone, for His sheep know His voice, and a stranger they will not follow (John 10:4-5, 27).
We thank You for the angelic protection You provide, for *are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?* (Hebrews 1:14). We take refuge in You, O Lord, our fortress and deliverer, for *no evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways* (Psalm 91:10-11). Yet even as we trust in Your protection, we recognize our need for vigilance. *Watch and pray, that you do not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak* (Matthew 26:41). Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one (Matthew 6:13), for we know that *the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one* (1 John 5:19). Strengthen us to stand firm against the schemes of the devil, for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12).
Father, we rejoice in the assurance that *all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen* (2 Corinthians 1:20). You are faithful, and Your Word does not return void (Isaiah 55:11). We thank You in advance for Your answers, for *whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive* (Matthew 21:22). Let Your favor surround us like a shield (Psalm 5:12), and may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We do not take this peace for granted, for it is a fruit of righteousness, sown in peace by those who make peace (James 3:18).
Lord, we also lift up any who may be reading this prayer who have not yet surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ. We declare that *there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved* (Acts 4:12). If anyone does not know You, Father, we pray that today would be the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). Soften hearts to receive the truth that *God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life* (John 3:16). May they confess with their mouths that Jesus is Lord and believe in their hearts that God raised Him from the dead, for *with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation* (Romans 10:9-10).
We rebuke every spirit of confusion, doubt, and rebellion that would seek to hinder our walk in Your will. We stand on the authority of Jesus’ name, for *at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth* (Philippians 2:10). We declare that we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us (Romans 8:37), and that *He who is in us is greater than he who is in the world* (1 John 4:4). Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart (Galatians 6:9).
Father, we surrender our plans, our desires, and our very lives to You. *Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths* (Proverbs 3:5-6). May we be *perfectly assured in all the will of God* (Colossians 4:12), walking in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake (Psalm 23:3). Strengthen us with all power according to Your glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy (Colossians 1:11), that we may run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2).
We give You all the glory, honor, and praise, for You alone are worthy. May our lives be a living testimony to Your goodness, and may we shine as lights in this dark world, holding fast the word of life (Philippians 2:15-16). In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
"We keep asking to be FILLED with the knowledge of Your will in ALL spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we WALK worthy, please You in every way, bear fruit in EVERY good work, grow by increasingly Knowing You better; Strengthened with ALL Power, by Your glorious might, to attain ALL stedfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to You, Father, who qualified us to share in the INHERITANCE of the saints in light," Col 1:9-12. Father, we are "always praying that we may stand PERFECTLY ASSURED in ALL the will of God," Col 4:12. May our LOVE abound STILL MORE in ALL knowledge and TRUE discernment, so we distinguish that which is best, Phil 1:9-10. We ask for PRACTICAL WISDOM, James 1:5, Prov 2:6-7, and our inheritance as children to be LED by The Holy Spirit, Rom 8:14, in ways of RIGHtEOUSNESS, paths of justice, Prov 8:20, Hearing JESUS' VOICE, Jn 10:4-5, 27. Thank for angelic protection as "angels are ministering spirits sent forth to render service for the sake of those that shall inherit salvation," Heb 1:14, Ps 91:10-11. Keep us from temptation, Lk 11:4, any wrong doing, 1 Cor 16:9, deliver us from evil, Matt 6:13, keep us from evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15. Thank You in advance, Mk 11:24, for Your favor as a shield, Ps 5:12, enjoying the peace of God that guards hearts and minds in Christ, Phil 4:6-7. For All the promises of God Yes and Amen in Him, 2 Cor 1:20.
