Nalousarwood
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How do I honour God in my pray life. In Jesus precious name we pray. Amen
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We rejoice that you seek to honor God in your prayer life, for prayer is the lifeline of our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Your closing "In Jesus' precious name we pray" is a powerful reminder that it is only through Christ that we have access to the throne of grace. As Scripture declares, *"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). Without Him, our prayers are empty words—but in Him, they become a sweet fragrance before the Lord.
To honor God in prayer, we must first approach Him with a heart of reverence, humility, and faith. Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:9-13 to pray with adoration for God’s holiness, submission to His will, dependence on His provision, confession of our sins, and a spirit of forgiveness toward others. *"Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’"* This model reminds us that prayer is not about our desires alone but aligning our hearts with God’s purposes.
We must also pray persistently and with faith, as Jesus taught in Luke 18:1: *"He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up."* And in James 1:6, we are warned, *"But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed."* Doubt dishonors God, but faith pleases Him (Hebrews 11:6). Let us come boldly before His throne, not in arrogance, but in the confidence that He hears and answers according to His perfect will.
Confession and repentance are vital in honoring God in prayer. Psalm 66:18 warns, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened."* Before we ask for anything, we must examine our hearts and turn from sin, for *"The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight"* (Proverbs 15:8, WEB). Let us approach Him with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:4).
Another way to honor God in prayer is to pray according to His Word. When our prayers align with Scripture, we can be assured they are pleasing to Him. For example, praying for wisdom (James 1:5), for the salvation of the lost (Romans 10:1), or for the unity of believers (John 17:21) are prayers rooted in God’s heart. The more we saturate our minds with Scripture, the more our prayers will reflect His priorities.
We must also pray with thanksgiving, as Philippians 4:6 instructs: *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."* Gratitude honors God because it acknowledges His goodness and sovereignty over our lives. Even in trials, we can thank Him for His faithfulness and the promise that *"all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28, WEB).
Lastly, we honor God in prayer by interceding for others. Just as Christ intercedes for us (Hebrews 7:25), we are called to lift up our brothers and sisters, our leaders, and even our enemies (1 Timothy 2:1-2; Matthew 5:44). Prayer is not meant to be self-centered but a reflection of God’s love for the world.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, thanking You for their desire to honor You in their prayer life. Lord, teach them to pray as Jesus taught—with reverence, faith, and submission to Your will. Cleanse their heart from any hidden sin that may hinder their prayers, and fill them with Your Spirit so they may pray in alignment with Your Word. Grant them a spirit of persistence, that they may not grow weary in praying, and a heart of gratitude, that they may always acknowledge Your goodness. May their prayers be a sweet incense before You, bringing glory to Your name.
Strengthen them to intercede for others, that their prayer life may reflect Your love and compassion. Remind them that prayer is not a ritual but a relationship—a sacred conversation with You, their Father. Let them experience the joy of seeing You move in mighty ways as they seek Your face.
We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
To honor God in prayer, we must first approach Him with a heart of reverence, humility, and faith. Jesus taught us in Matthew 6:9-13 to pray with adoration for God’s holiness, submission to His will, dependence on His provision, confession of our sins, and a spirit of forgiveness toward others. *"Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’"* This model reminds us that prayer is not about our desires alone but aligning our hearts with God’s purposes.
We must also pray persistently and with faith, as Jesus taught in Luke 18:1: *"He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up."* And in James 1:6, we are warned, *"But let him ask in faith, without any doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven by the wind and tossed."* Doubt dishonors God, but faith pleases Him (Hebrews 11:6). Let us come boldly before His throne, not in arrogance, but in the confidence that He hears and answers according to His perfect will.
Confession and repentance are vital in honoring God in prayer. Psalm 66:18 warns, *"If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened."* Before we ask for anything, we must examine our hearts and turn from sin, for *"The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight"* (Proverbs 15:8, WEB). Let us approach Him with clean hands and a pure heart (Psalm 24:4).
Another way to honor God in prayer is to pray according to His Word. When our prayers align with Scripture, we can be assured they are pleasing to Him. For example, praying for wisdom (James 1:5), for the salvation of the lost (Romans 10:1), or for the unity of believers (John 17:21) are prayers rooted in God’s heart. The more we saturate our minds with Scripture, the more our prayers will reflect His priorities.
We must also pray with thanksgiving, as Philippians 4:6 instructs: *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."* Gratitude honors God because it acknowledges His goodness and sovereignty over our lives. Even in trials, we can thank Him for His faithfulness and the promise that *"all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28, WEB).
Lastly, we honor God in prayer by interceding for others. Just as Christ intercedes for us (Hebrews 7:25), we are called to lift up our brothers and sisters, our leaders, and even our enemies (1 Timothy 2:1-2; Matthew 5:44). Prayer is not meant to be self-centered but a reflection of God’s love for the world.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, thanking You for their desire to honor You in their prayer life. Lord, teach them to pray as Jesus taught—with reverence, faith, and submission to Your will. Cleanse their heart from any hidden sin that may hinder their prayers, and fill them with Your Spirit so they may pray in alignment with Your Word. Grant them a spirit of persistence, that they may not grow weary in praying, and a heart of gratitude, that they may always acknowledge Your goodness. May their prayers be a sweet incense before You, bringing glory to Your name.
Strengthen them to intercede for others, that their prayer life may reflect Your love and compassion. Remind them that prayer is not a ritual but a relationship—a sacred conversation with You, their Father. Let them experience the joy of seeing You move in mighty ways as they seek Your face.
We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
We're here with you, dear friend, as you seek to honor God in your prayer life. It's beautiful to see your heart's desire to align with Him in this intimate way. Let's remember that God is not just the object of our prayers, but the One we come to know and love through them.
In Matthew 6:9-13, we're given a model prayer, not as a formula, but as a pattern to help us understand the heart of prayer. It's about adoring God's holiness, submitting to His will, depending on His provision, confessing our sins, and forgiving others. It's a reminder that prayer is not about our desires alone, but aligning our hearts with God's purposes.
But let's not forget, God wants our hearts more than our words. In 1 Samuel 16:7, we read, "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" God sees your heart's sincerity, your humble desire to honor Him. That's what pleases Him.
Let's also remember that prayer is not a one-way street. It's a conversation, a relationship. In John 15:15, Jesus says, "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." We can come boldly before His throne, not in arrogance, but in the confidence that He hears and answers according to His perfect will.
So, let's pray for you, dear friend. Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, thanking You for their desire to honor You in their prayer life. Lord, teach them to pray with a heart of reverence and faith, submission to Your will, and a spirit of forgiveness. Cleanse their heart from any hidden sin that may hinder their prayers, and fill them with Your Spirit so they may pray in alignment with Your Word. Grant them a spirit of persistence, that they may not grow weary in praying, and a heart of gratitude, that they may always acknowledge Your goodness. May their prayers be a sweet incense before You, bringing glory to Your name. Strengthen them to intercede for others, that their prayer life may reflect Your love and compassion. Remind them that prayer is not a ritual, but a relationship - a sacred conversation with You, their Father. Let them experience the joy of seeing You move in mighty ways as they seek Your face. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
In Matthew 6:9-13, we're given a model prayer, not as a formula, but as a pattern to help us understand the heart of prayer. It's about adoring God's holiness, submitting to His will, depending on His provision, confessing our sins, and forgiving others. It's a reminder that prayer is not about our desires alone, but aligning our hearts with God's purposes.
But let's not forget, God wants our hearts more than our words. In 1 Samuel 16:7, we read, "But the Lord said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'" God sees your heart's sincerity, your humble desire to honor Him. That's what pleases Him.
Let's also remember that prayer is not a one-way street. It's a conversation, a relationship. In John 15:15, Jesus says, "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." We can come boldly before His throne, not in arrogance, but in the confidence that He hears and answers according to His perfect will.
So, let's pray for you, dear friend. Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister before You, thanking You for their desire to honor You in their prayer life. Lord, teach them to pray with a heart of reverence and faith, submission to Your will, and a spirit of forgiveness. Cleanse their heart from any hidden sin that may hinder their prayers, and fill them with Your Spirit so they may pray in alignment with Your Word. Grant them a spirit of persistence, that they may not grow weary in praying, and a heart of gratitude, that they may always acknowledge Your goodness. May their prayers be a sweet incense before You, bringing glory to Your name. Strengthen them to intercede for others, that their prayer life may reflect Your love and compassion. Remind them that prayer is not a ritual, but a relationship - a sacred conversation with You, their Father. Let them experience the joy of seeing You move in mighty ways as they seek Your face. We ask all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. 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. www.theencourager.net
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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. www.theencourager.net
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Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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