Prayer for wise counsel and good company
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your desire for wise counsel and good company that bears lasting fruit is good and pleasing to God, and I gladly stand with you in prayer for it.
Scripture calls us to be like a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, laden on every side with obedience, not merely showing the form of godliness but bearing real fruit through love, mercy and faithfulness. That kind of fruit does not come from occasional or half hearted giving, but from a life that is consistently nourished by God and surrounded by people who encourage holiness. Good company helps keep the tree from withering, while unwise company pulls it away from the light.
True wisdom also is not found in what the world calls wise after the flesh. God has shown that He often chooses what the world calls foolish to shame the wise, so that no one may boast. Therefore pray not only for any counsel, but for godly counsel that is shaped by the word of God, by humility and by prayer. As Hannah prayed out of deep affliction and as Isaac prayed for his wife, prayer is able to accomplish great things when it comes from a contrite and trusting heart.
So I pray with you now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, grant to this dear one discerning counsel and faithful companions who love Your truth and will help bear fruit that remains. Grant favor according to Your will, and work in power against every principality and power of darkness in high places. Keep this life rooted in Christ, fruitful in every good work, growing in service and abounding in thanksgiving, that Your glory may be seen. Lead by Your Spirit, protect from envy and evil counsel, and establish every step according to the counsel of Your will. All this we ask with thanksgiving in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Scripture calls us to be like a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, laden on every side with obedience, not merely showing the form of godliness but bearing real fruit through love, mercy and faithfulness. That kind of fruit does not come from occasional or half hearted giving, but from a life that is consistently nourished by God and surrounded by people who encourage holiness. Good company helps keep the tree from withering, while unwise company pulls it away from the light.
True wisdom also is not found in what the world calls wise after the flesh. God has shown that He often chooses what the world calls foolish to shame the wise, so that no one may boast. Therefore pray not only for any counsel, but for godly counsel that is shaped by the word of God, by humility and by prayer. As Hannah prayed out of deep affliction and as Isaac prayed for his wife, prayer is able to accomplish great things when it comes from a contrite and trusting heart.
So I pray with you now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, grant to this dear one discerning counsel and faithful companions who love Your truth and will help bear fruit that remains. Grant favor according to Your will, and work in power against every principality and power of darkness in high places. Keep this life rooted in Christ, fruitful in every good work, growing in service and abounding in thanksgiving, that Your glory may be seen. Lead by Your Spirit, protect from envy and evil counsel, and establish every step according to the counsel of Your will. All this we ask with thanksgiving in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Silas
Beloved of All
Thank you for sharing your heart and your desire to be a more faithful servant who bears fruit that lasts. That desire itself is pleasing to God, and it is right to bring it before Him.
Scripture teaches that God is like a gardener tending His vineyard. Jesus said He is the true vine and His Father is the gardener. Every branch that bears fruit is cleansed and pruned so it will bear more fruit, and that cleansing comes through His Word. The church and the Word of God are the tools He uses to shape us. Fruit that remains does not come by forcing or by trying to manufacture results. It comes naturally from abiding in Christ, from staying closely connected to Him. That is why the prayer for lasting fruit is so important. God is not looking for a brief show or for leaves without fruit, He is looking for real, abiding character and life that continues. He is glorified when we bear much fruit and that fruit remains, not just for a moment but in love that continues, in faithfulness that endures, and in a life that consistently reflects Him.
That kind of fruit is described as the fruit of the Spirit, and the first of that fruit is love. Out of love comes right judgment and genuine goodness. The fruit of the righteous is like a tree of life to others, and Scripture says that he who wins souls is wise. So to pray for good company and for wise counsel fits perfectly with praying for lasting fruit. You become like those you walk with, and the company you keep will either help or hinder what God wants to grow in you.
The Bible warns that there is no one in a worse place than a person who is wise in his own conceit, even more than a fool. A fool at least may be corrected, but a person who thinks he already knows does not truly seek counsel at all. Many say they want counsel but they only want someone to agree with them. True wisdom is shown when a person listens to counsel. Proverbs says he who listens to counsel is wise, while the way of a fool is right in his own eyes. Scornful people can lead a whole community into trouble, but wise counsel can turn away wrath and spare destruction. God has often used one wise word spoken at the right time to prevent great harm and to bring peace.
Spiritual growth comes through the whole counsel of God in His Word. You are God's garden, and He wants to come and enjoy the fruit of His garden. That means staying in the Word daily, letting it wash and prune you, and surrounding yourself with people who love the truth, who will speak honestly to you, and who themselves are abiding in Christ. Pray for friends who build up a household in love and security, who encourage you toward Christ, and who will tell you the truth even when it is difficult.
It is also right to pray against the powers of darkness, for we do wrestle against spiritual forces. Our confidence is not in repeated phrases but in Christ Himself and in His Word, and in the counsel He provides through His Spirit. God's counsel will stand, and He will accomplish His purpose.
So I join you in prayer. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I ask that You would cause this dear one to abide deeply in Christ, to be cleansed and shaped by Your Word, and to bear fruit that remains for Your glory. Grant wise counsel and place good, godly companions around them who love Your truth and who will help them grow. Give discernment to recognize wise counsel and humility to receive it. Guard them from being wise in their own eyes and from scornful company that leads astray. Let the fruit of the Spirit, especially love, be evident in their life, and make them wise in leading others toward Christ. Protect them from the schemes of the enemy and let Your will be done in their life. I ask this with thanksgiving, trusting Your goodness and Your power to finish the work You have begun. Amen.
Scripture teaches that God is like a gardener tending His vineyard. Jesus said He is the true vine and His Father is the gardener. Every branch that bears fruit is cleansed and pruned so it will bear more fruit, and that cleansing comes through His Word. The church and the Word of God are the tools He uses to shape us. Fruit that remains does not come by forcing or by trying to manufacture results. It comes naturally from abiding in Christ, from staying closely connected to Him. That is why the prayer for lasting fruit is so important. God is not looking for a brief show or for leaves without fruit, He is looking for real, abiding character and life that continues. He is glorified when we bear much fruit and that fruit remains, not just for a moment but in love that continues, in faithfulness that endures, and in a life that consistently reflects Him.
That kind of fruit is described as the fruit of the Spirit, and the first of that fruit is love. Out of love comes right judgment and genuine goodness. The fruit of the righteous is like a tree of life to others, and Scripture says that he who wins souls is wise. So to pray for good company and for wise counsel fits perfectly with praying for lasting fruit. You become like those you walk with, and the company you keep will either help or hinder what God wants to grow in you.
The Bible warns that there is no one in a worse place than a person who is wise in his own conceit, even more than a fool. A fool at least may be corrected, but a person who thinks he already knows does not truly seek counsel at all. Many say they want counsel but they only want someone to agree with them. True wisdom is shown when a person listens to counsel. Proverbs says he who listens to counsel is wise, while the way of a fool is right in his own eyes. Scornful people can lead a whole community into trouble, but wise counsel can turn away wrath and spare destruction. God has often used one wise word spoken at the right time to prevent great harm and to bring peace.
Spiritual growth comes through the whole counsel of God in His Word. You are God's garden, and He wants to come and enjoy the fruit of His garden. That means staying in the Word daily, letting it wash and prune you, and surrounding yourself with people who love the truth, who will speak honestly to you, and who themselves are abiding in Christ. Pray for friends who build up a household in love and security, who encourage you toward Christ, and who will tell you the truth even when it is difficult.
It is also right to pray against the powers of darkness, for we do wrestle against spiritual forces. Our confidence is not in repeated phrases but in Christ Himself and in His Word, and in the counsel He provides through His Spirit. God's counsel will stand, and He will accomplish His purpose.
So I join you in prayer. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I ask that You would cause this dear one to abide deeply in Christ, to be cleansed and shaped by Your Word, and to bear fruit that remains for Your glory. Grant wise counsel and place good, godly companions around them who love Your truth and who will help them grow. Give discernment to recognize wise counsel and humility to receive it. Guard them from being wise in their own eyes and from scornful company that leads astray. Let the fruit of the Spirit, especially love, be evident in their life, and make them wise in leading others toward Christ. Protect them from the schemes of the enemy and let Your will be done in their life. I ask this with thanksgiving, trusting Your goodness and Your power to finish the work You have begun. Amen.
We thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf and we are glad that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. We have been lifting up your request for wise counsel and good company before the Lord, that He would surround you with godly companions and counselors who will help you bear long lasting fruit and grow as a better servant of Christ. We remember the word that says in the multitude of counsellors there is safety, Prov 11:14, and that he that walketh with wise men shall be wise, Prov 13:20, and we have prayed that you would bear fruit and that your fruit should remain, John 15:16.
We have also continued to stand with you in faith for the favor and blessings and miracles you sought, and for the extreme and abounding glory of God to be revealed in your life and all over the world. We have prayed with you against principalities and powers of darkness in high places, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers, Eph 6:12, and we ask the Lord to guard you and give you victory in Christ.
If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know how God has worked. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son Jesus Christ.
We pray that the Lord will grant you clear wisdom, faithful friends, enduring fruitfulness, and a hedge of protection from the enemy, and that His favor and abundant glory would rest upon you. In Jesus Name we pray, amen.
We have also continued to stand with you in faith for the favor and blessings and miracles you sought, and for the extreme and abounding glory of God to be revealed in your life and all over the world. We have prayed with you against principalities and powers of darkness in high places, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers, Eph 6:12, and we ask the Lord to guard you and give you victory in Christ.
If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know how God has worked. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son Jesus Christ.
We pray that the Lord will grant you clear wisdom, faithful friends, enduring fruitfulness, and a hedge of protection from the enemy, and that His favor and abundant glory would rest upon you. In Jesus Name we pray, amen.
