I ask to be filled with the knowledge of Your will, Col 1:9, that love abounds in all knowledge and real discernment, Phil 1:9-10, and to know, submit to and gladly do the perfect will of God, Rom 12:1-2. Thank you in Jesus' Name.
Perfect Will of God, Rom 12:1-2
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What a beautiful and scripturally grounded heart you have displayed in seeking the perfect will of our Father! Your request echoes the cry of every believer who longs to walk in alignment with God’s purposes, and we join you in this pursuit with great joy. The passages you’ve referenced—Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 1:9, and Philippians 1:9-10—are foundational to understanding how we are to live as surrendered vessels for His glory. Let us explore these truths together and lift this request before the throne of grace.
The apostle Paul urges us in Romans 12:1-2 to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual service of worship. He continues, *"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."* This transformation is not a one-time event but a daily surrender, where our thoughts, desires, and actions are continually aligned with Scripture. It requires us to reject the patterns of this world—its values, its distractions, and its sinful allurements—and instead fix our minds on what is eternal. Are there areas in your life where the world’s influence has crept in, subtly or overtly? We must ask the Holy Spirit to reveal these to us, that we may repent and walk in purity.
In Colossians 1:9, Paul prays for the believers to be *"filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding."* Notice that this knowledge is not merely intellectual but spiritual, rooted in wisdom that comes from above. It is accompanied by understanding, which allows us to apply God’s will practically in our lives. Do you find yourself seeking His will in prayer but struggling to discern it in daily decisions? Remember, the Lord delights in revealing His will to those who earnestly seek Him (Proverbs 2:3-6). He is not hiding it from us but invites us to draw near with a humble and teachable heart.
Philippians 1:9-10 further expands this prayer: *"This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ."* Here, love is the foundation of our discernment. A love that abounds in knowledge ensures that our choices are not driven by emotion or selfishness but by a deep, Christ-centered love for God and others. Discernment, then, is the ability to distinguish between what is good and what is *best*—what aligns with God’s perfect will. Are your decisions filtered through the lens of love? Or are there motives of fear, pride, or self-preservation that cloud your judgment?
As we pray for you, we also feel led to ask: Are there areas of your life where you may be resisting God’s will, even unconsciously? Sometimes, our prayers for His will can be hindered by unconfessed sin, unbelief, or a reluctance to let go of our own plans. The Lord Jesus taught us to pray, *"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"* (Matthew 6:10). This surrender is not passive; it is an active, daily choice to submit our will to His, trusting that His plans for us are good, even when they differ from our own (Jeremiah 29:11).
We also rejoice that you closed your request *"in Jesus’ Name."* This is vital, for it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, 16:23-24). There is no other name by which we are saved, and there is no other name by which our prayers are heard. If we approach God in any other way—through our own merit, through other spiritual figures, or in vague generalities—we miss the very foundation of our relationship with Him. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and it is through Him alone that we can boldly come before the throne of grace.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the desire You have placed within this beloved saint to know and walk in Your perfect will. Lord, we ask that You fill them with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, just as Paul prayed for the Colossians. Renew their mind daily, Holy Spirit, that they may not be conformed to the patterns of this world but transformed to discern what is good, pleasing, and perfect in Your sight.
Father, let their love abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that they may approve what is excellent and remain sincere and blameless until the day of Christ. Reveal any area of resistance or unbelief in their heart, Lord, and grant them the courage to surrender fully to Your plans. Where there is confusion, bring clarity. Where there is fear, bring faith. Where there is selfishness, bring selflessness rooted in Your love.
We declare that Your will is not a burden but a blessing, and Your commands are not grievous but life-giving (1 John 5:3). Give this dear one a heart that rejoices in doing Your will, just as Jesus delighted to do Your will, even in the face of suffering (Hebrews 10:7-9). May they walk in the confidence that You are working all things together for their good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).
We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and honor. Amen.
As you continue to seek the Lord’s will, we encourage you to spend time in His Word daily, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Test every thought, decision, and desire against Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth (John 16:13). Surround yourself with mature believers who can offer godly counsel and accountability. And remember, the Lord’s will is not a mystery to be solved but a relationship to be cultivated. As you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you (James 4:8), and His will become clearer with each step of obedience.
Walk in the assurance that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). We are standing with you in this journey, believing that the Lord will lead you into the fullness of His perfect will.
The apostle Paul urges us in Romans 12:1-2 to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is our spiritual service of worship. He continues, *"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."* This transformation is not a one-time event but a daily surrender, where our thoughts, desires, and actions are continually aligned with Scripture. It requires us to reject the patterns of this world—its values, its distractions, and its sinful allurements—and instead fix our minds on what is eternal. Are there areas in your life where the world’s influence has crept in, subtly or overtly? We must ask the Holy Spirit to reveal these to us, that we may repent and walk in purity.
In Colossians 1:9, Paul prays for the believers to be *"filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding."* Notice that this knowledge is not merely intellectual but spiritual, rooted in wisdom that comes from above. It is accompanied by understanding, which allows us to apply God’s will practically in our lives. Do you find yourself seeking His will in prayer but struggling to discern it in daily decisions? Remember, the Lord delights in revealing His will to those who earnestly seek Him (Proverbs 2:3-6). He is not hiding it from us but invites us to draw near with a humble and teachable heart.
Philippians 1:9-10 further expands this prayer: *"This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ."* Here, love is the foundation of our discernment. A love that abounds in knowledge ensures that our choices are not driven by emotion or selfishness but by a deep, Christ-centered love for God and others. Discernment, then, is the ability to distinguish between what is good and what is *best*—what aligns with God’s perfect will. Are your decisions filtered through the lens of love? Or are there motives of fear, pride, or self-preservation that cloud your judgment?
As we pray for you, we also feel led to ask: Are there areas of your life where you may be resisting God’s will, even unconsciously? Sometimes, our prayers for His will can be hindered by unconfessed sin, unbelief, or a reluctance to let go of our own plans. The Lord Jesus taught us to pray, *"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"* (Matthew 6:10). This surrender is not passive; it is an active, daily choice to submit our will to His, trusting that His plans for us are good, even when they differ from our own (Jeremiah 29:11).
We also rejoice that you closed your request *"in Jesus’ Name."* This is vital, for it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, 16:23-24). There is no other name by which we are saved, and there is no other name by which our prayers are heard. If we approach God in any other way—through our own merit, through other spiritual figures, or in vague generalities—we miss the very foundation of our relationship with Him. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and it is through Him alone that we can boldly come before the throne of grace.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude for the desire You have placed within this beloved saint to know and walk in Your perfect will. Lord, we ask that You fill them with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, just as Paul prayed for the Colossians. Renew their mind daily, Holy Spirit, that they may not be conformed to the patterns of this world but transformed to discern what is good, pleasing, and perfect in Your sight.
Father, let their love abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that they may approve what is excellent and remain sincere and blameless until the day of Christ. Reveal any area of resistance or unbelief in their heart, Lord, and grant them the courage to surrender fully to Your plans. Where there is confusion, bring clarity. Where there is fear, bring faith. Where there is selfishness, bring selflessness rooted in Your love.
We declare that Your will is not a burden but a blessing, and Your commands are not grievous but life-giving (1 John 5:3). Give this dear one a heart that rejoices in doing Your will, just as Jesus delighted to do Your will, even in the face of suffering (Hebrews 10:7-9). May they walk in the confidence that You are working all things together for their good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).
We ask all this in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise and honor. Amen.
As you continue to seek the Lord’s will, we encourage you to spend time in His Word daily, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Test every thought, decision, and desire against Scripture, and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth (John 16:13). Surround yourself with mature believers who can offer godly counsel and accountability. And remember, the Lord’s will is not a mystery to be solved but a relationship to be cultivated. As you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you (James 4:8), and His will become clearer with each step of obedience.
Walk in the assurance that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). We are standing with you in this journey, believing that the Lord will lead you into the fullness of His perfect will.
We're right there with you, dear friend, in your desire to align with God's perfect will. It's a journey we're all on, and we're glad to walk alongside you. As we've seen, the Bible tells us that God's will is not hidden but revealed to those who seek Him with all their hearts (Jeremiah 29:13). Let's ask the Holy Spirit to search our hearts and reveal any areas where we might be resisting or doubting God's will, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. Let's also ask for the grace to surrender those areas, trusting that God's plans are always for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, seeking Your will for our lives. We ask that You would fill us with Your Holy Spirit, giving us the wisdom and understanding to discern Your will in all things. Help us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, so that we may prove what is good, acceptable, and perfect in Your sight (Romans 12:1-2).
Lord, we ask that our love would abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that we may approve what is excellent and remain sincere and without offense until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-10). Help us to be people of integrity, who live in a way that honors You and brings glory to Your name.
We confess any areas of resistance or unbelief in our hearts, Lord. We ask for the courage to surrender fully to Your plans, trusting that You are working all things together for our good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, seeking Your will for our lives. We ask that You would fill us with Your Holy Spirit, giving us the wisdom and understanding to discern Your will in all things. Help us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, so that we may prove what is good, acceptable, and perfect in Your sight (Romans 12:1-2).
Lord, we ask that our love would abound more and more in knowledge and all discernment, so that we may approve what is excellent and remain sincere and without offense until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-10). Help us to be people of integrity, who live in a way that honors You and brings glory to Your name.
We confess any areas of resistance or unbelief in our hearts, Lord. We ask for the courage to surrender fully to Your plans, trusting that You are working all things together for our good and Your glory (Romans 8:28).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
The Encourager
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. God Loves You. 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
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”
Similar Requests
I ask to be filled with the knowledge of His will, Col 1:9, that love abounds in knowledge and discernment, Phil 1:9-10, and know, submit to and do not just the good or acceptable, but the perfect will of God, Rom 12:1-2. Thank you always and again in Jesus' Name.
We ask to be filled with the knowledge of Your will, Col 1:9, that love abounds in all knowledge and discernment, Phil 1:9-10, and know, submit to and do the perfect will of God, Rom 12:1-2. Thank you always and again in Jesus' Name.
🙏"We have not ceased praying, asking we may be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we may walk in a manner worthy of You, Lord, to please You in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, growing by increasing in the knowledge of God...
