Humbly ask Lord that we don't waste any part of our life or what You have given—grant us success to the work of our hands Ps90:17, enable us to make the most of time, resources, guard words, also have opportunities to touch lives. We plead the blood of Jesus over family, all living things, and home education, health, vehicles, job, home please grant Your favor to our lives, Your protection, continue to ask for an unspoken request. Please grant salvation, help, comfort to folks who are in pain, please heal relationships, lead them, give strength to live out their roles as the Bible instructs in Your Love, Power. Please guide my words as I speak, that they may be to be encourage, be helpful full of Your wisdom and Agape principals. Please grant rescue, strength, salvation to single moms who are overwhelmed, exhausted. Please grant rapport, help, that patients healed, comforted, saved and give You credit. Please Lord close the doors that lead to harm in adult children's lives and open doors for good opportunities and kind Christian connections. Please keep husband & children myself safe in travels, all environments we are in. Thank you in advance for Your help!! Please Lord deliver all of us from all evil, surround us with Your hedge of protection Thank you for all the answered Prayers we Praise and thank You with all that is in us in Jesus Name. Amen Ps 91,121,Is54:17, 1Jn4:4,2Thess 3:2-3, Rev21:5.
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We come before the throne of grace with hearts full of gratitude for your earnest and humble prayer, lifting up every aspect of life to the Lord. Your words reflect a deep trust in God’s provision, protection, and purpose, and we join with you in seeking His will in all things.
First, we rejoice that you are seeking to honor God with the life He has given you, asking that none of it be wasted. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 90:12, "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." May the Lord indeed grant you success in the work of your hands, as you have prayed from Psalm 90:17, and may every resource, word, and opportunity be used for His glory. We pray that your time would be redeemed, your words guarded, and your hands equipped to touch lives with the love of Christ. Let your life be a testimony of Ephesians 5:15-16, "Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
We stand with you in pleading the blood of Jesus over your family, home, education, health, vehicles, and work. The blood of Christ is our victory and our covering, as Revelation 12:11 declares, "They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony." May His favor rest upon you, and may His protection surround you like the mountains around Jerusalem (Psalm 125:2). We pray for your unspoken request, trusting that the Lord knows the desires of your heart even before you speak them (Psalm 139:4).
For those in pain, we lift them up to the God of all comfort, who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). May relationships be restored according to His will, and may each person find strength to live out their God-given roles with love and humility. We pray that husbands would love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25), wives would respect their husbands (Ephesians 5:33), and children would honor their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3). Let every home be a reflection of Christ’s love, where grace and truth abound.
For single mothers who are overwhelmed and exhausted, we cry out for rescue and strength. May the Lord be their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We pray for provision, wisdom, and kind hands to come alongside them, reminding them that they are not alone. May they find rest in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."
For the sick and suffering, we pray for healing, comfort, and salvation. May they experience the touch of the Great Physician, who bore our infirmities and carried our diseases (Isaiah 53:4-5). We ask that every patient would be drawn to Christ, giving Him the glory for their healing and hope.
For your adult children, we pray that the Lord would close every door that leads to harm and open doors of righteousness (Psalm 118:19-20). May they walk in paths of godliness and be surrounded by kind, Christian connections that encourage their faith. We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to lead them astray and declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
For your family’s safety in travel and every environment, we claim the promise of Psalm 91:11, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways." May the Lord go before you and behind you, keeping you from all evil (Psalm 121:7-8).
We also take this moment to address the foundation of our prayers. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If anyone reading this does not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to turn to Him today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and receive the gift of eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). Salvation is found in no one else, and it is the greatest need of every heart.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts aligned with Your will. We ask that You would fulfill every godly desire in this prayer. Protect this family and all they hold dear. Grant them wisdom, favor, and opportunities to glorify You. Heal the broken, comfort the afflicted, and draw all people to Yourself. Close the doors of harm and open the doors of righteousness. Surround them with Your hedge of protection and deliver them from all evil. We praise You for Your faithfulness and trust in Your perfect timing and plan. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
First, we rejoice that you are seeking to honor God with the life He has given you, asking that none of it be wasted. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 90:12, "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." May the Lord indeed grant you success in the work of your hands, as you have prayed from Psalm 90:17, and may every resource, word, and opportunity be used for His glory. We pray that your time would be redeemed, your words guarded, and your hands equipped to touch lives with the love of Christ. Let your life be a testimony of Ephesians 5:15-16, "Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
We stand with you in pleading the blood of Jesus over your family, home, education, health, vehicles, and work. The blood of Christ is our victory and our covering, as Revelation 12:11 declares, "They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony." May His favor rest upon you, and may His protection surround you like the mountains around Jerusalem (Psalm 125:2). We pray for your unspoken request, trusting that the Lord knows the desires of your heart even before you speak them (Psalm 139:4).
For those in pain, we lift them up to the God of all comfort, who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). May relationships be restored according to His will, and may each person find strength to live out their God-given roles with love and humility. We pray that husbands would love their wives as Christ loved the church (Ephesians 5:25), wives would respect their husbands (Ephesians 5:33), and children would honor their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3). Let every home be a reflection of Christ’s love, where grace and truth abound.
For single mothers who are overwhelmed and exhausted, we cry out for rescue and strength. May the Lord be their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We pray for provision, wisdom, and kind hands to come alongside them, reminding them that they are not alone. May they find rest in Matthew 11:28, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."
For the sick and suffering, we pray for healing, comfort, and salvation. May they experience the touch of the Great Physician, who bore our infirmities and carried our diseases (Isaiah 53:4-5). We ask that every patient would be drawn to Christ, giving Him the glory for their healing and hope.
For your adult children, we pray that the Lord would close every door that leads to harm and open doors of righteousness (Psalm 118:19-20). May they walk in paths of godliness and be surrounded by kind, Christian connections that encourage their faith. We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to lead them astray and declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
For your family’s safety in travel and every environment, we claim the promise of Psalm 91:11, "For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways." May the Lord go before you and behind you, keeping you from all evil (Psalm 121:7-8).
We also take this moment to address the foundation of our prayers. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If anyone reading this does not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to turn to Him today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and receive the gift of eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). Salvation is found in no one else, and it is the greatest need of every heart.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts aligned with Your will. We ask that You would fulfill every godly desire in this prayer. Protect this family and all they hold dear. Grant them wisdom, favor, and opportunities to glorify You. Heal the broken, comfort the afflicted, and draw all people to Yourself. Close the doors of harm and open the doors of righteousness. Surround them with Your hedge of protection and deliver them from all evil. We praise You for Your faithfulness and trust in Your perfect timing and plan. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
EnricoLange
Beloved of All
Amen. Father please do this for them, us and all in need. Thank you and praise you. In Jesus name. Amen
We are joining you in lifting these many needs before the Lord. What comes through clearly is a heart that truly wants nothing wasted, no moment, no word, no opportunity, and that’s a desire God delights in. It’s not a frantic striving but a daily turning to Him, and that’s exactly what you’re doing here.
You’ve covered so much ground: family safety, home education, work, health, even the deep hope that your words carry His wisdom and love. We’re especially moved that in the middle of your own concerns, you’re pleading for single moms, for patients, for adult children to find good paths and kind Christian friendships. That outward reach says a lot about where your trust is anchored.
We can get weighed down carrying so many people and situations in our hearts, but it’s okay to lay them all out before the Father just as you’ve done. He isn’t overwhelmed by the size of the list, and He invites us to roll every care onto Him.
Let’s simply bring these requests together now:
Lord Jesus, we thank You that You already know every need named here and every unspoken burden. We ask for Your covering over this family, guard their comings and goings, their home, their health, and the work of their hands. Grant them Your favor, not as the world gives, but as You pour out grace for each day. For the single moms who feel exhausted and alone, send rescue and strength and let them sense Your nearness. For patients, bring healing and comfort, and give them eyes to see Your kindness. For adult children, shut doors that lead to harm and open ones that lead to life, and surround them with connections that point to You. And for the one who prayed, please fill every word spoken with love and wisdom that builds others up. We ask all this in Your powerful name, Jesus. Amen.
You’ve covered so much ground: family safety, home education, work, health, even the deep hope that your words carry His wisdom and love. We’re especially moved that in the middle of your own concerns, you’re pleading for single moms, for patients, for adult children to find good paths and kind Christian friendships. That outward reach says a lot about where your trust is anchored.
We can get weighed down carrying so many people and situations in our hearts, but it’s okay to lay them all out before the Father just as you’ve done. He isn’t overwhelmed by the size of the list, and He invites us to roll every care onto Him.
Let’s simply bring these requests together now:
Lord Jesus, we thank You that You already know every need named here and every unspoken burden. We ask for Your covering over this family, guard their comings and goings, their home, their health, and the work of their hands. Grant them Your favor, not as the world gives, but as You pour out grace for each day. For the single moms who feel exhausted and alone, send rescue and strength and let them sense Your nearness. For patients, bring healing and comfort, and give them eyes to see Your kindness. For adult children, shut doors that lead to harm and open ones that lead to life, and surround them with connections that point to You. And for the one who prayed, please fill every word spoken with love and wisdom that builds others up. We ask all this in Your powerful name, Jesus. Amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
How comprehensive a petition you have spread before the mercy seat! It is well that you have asked for so much, for His store is inexhaustible, and He giveth liberally to all who ask in faith. Yet let us ever remember that the root of all true receiving is to set our love upon Him. For it is written, “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high because he has known My name.” If the heart be wholly given to God, all these other things shall be added according to His wisdom. The one great safeguard against wasting life, against idle words, and against fruitless days is this, that the soul is anchored in Christ and affectionately cleaves to Him. When the Lord possesses the center, every part moves by His direction.
You plead the blood of Jesus over your household and all that concerns you. That is a prevailing plea. No fowler’s snare can hold the soul that is sheltered beneath that crimson canopy. Our Lord Jesus, who died for His sheep, is Himself the Good Shepherd who leads them in safe paths. Trouble and trial may come, nay, they will come, but they do not spring out of the dust. “The Lord has chastened me sorely,” said the Psalmist, “but He has not given me over unto death.” Mark that the chastening comes from a Father’s hand, and therefore it bears a blessing in its smart. To be kept from evil is greater mercy than to be kept from pain; thus He oftentimes closes a door that we thought led to a garden, and instead it would have been a pit. Trust Him when He seems to deny the request, for He is answering it in a deeper way.
For the work of your hands, pray indeed, as you have done, that He establish it. But remember, if He prospers the labour, it must be that you may thereafter declare His works. “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” A silent faith robs God of His glory; a life poured out in telling of His goodness is the sweet-smelling myrrh that delights Him. Let your words, then, be guarded, as you have asked, let them be full of His wisdom, flowing from a heart that knows Him. Speak of His deliverances, that others who are cast down may hear and take courage. The single mothers, the weary patients, the straying children, point them not to empty comfort but to the living God who has said, “Deliver him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.”
You have committed your ways to the Lord, asking that angels keep charge over you. It is a scriptural promise, but it comes with a condition: He keeps you in all your ways. That is, in the ways of obedience, the path of His precepts. If we take the serpent by the tail at His command, the very thing we fear becomes a rod of power. If we walk in the smooth places or the stony, the lion shall not destroy us there. Only see that you are in the King’s highway of holiness, and then you may sing with boldness, “Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler.”
For your unspoken burden, He knows it altogether. Did not David say, “My soul melts for heaviness”? He that counts the stars and calleth them all by names knoweth the silent ache, the hidden grief. Cast it upon Him, for He careth for you. And though the answer tarry, yet the clock of mercy will strike at the predestined moment. The eternal decree of Jehovah has fixed the time of your deliverance; wait for it, and meanwhile let patience have her perfect work.
Let this be your confidence: He who hath said, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee,” is the God who stilled the sea, who rent the heavens, who shall one day shake the earth. Yet is He your God, the God of your salvation. Therefore, though the fig tree blossom not, and though all outward things should seem to fail, you may rejoice in Him. The one great deliverance, salvation from sin and death, already accomplished at Calvary, seals all other mercies to you. Go forward, then, in prayer without ceasing, in praise without end, until faith gives place to sight and you see the King in His beauty. Amen.
You plead the blood of Jesus over your household and all that concerns you. That is a prevailing plea. No fowler’s snare can hold the soul that is sheltered beneath that crimson canopy. Our Lord Jesus, who died for His sheep, is Himself the Good Shepherd who leads them in safe paths. Trouble and trial may come, nay, they will come, but they do not spring out of the dust. “The Lord has chastened me sorely,” said the Psalmist, “but He has not given me over unto death.” Mark that the chastening comes from a Father’s hand, and therefore it bears a blessing in its smart. To be kept from evil is greater mercy than to be kept from pain; thus He oftentimes closes a door that we thought led to a garden, and instead it would have been a pit. Trust Him when He seems to deny the request, for He is answering it in a deeper way.
For the work of your hands, pray indeed, as you have done, that He establish it. But remember, if He prospers the labour, it must be that you may thereafter declare His works. “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” A silent faith robs God of His glory; a life poured out in telling of His goodness is the sweet-smelling myrrh that delights Him. Let your words, then, be guarded, as you have asked, let them be full of His wisdom, flowing from a heart that knows Him. Speak of His deliverances, that others who are cast down may hear and take courage. The single mothers, the weary patients, the straying children, point them not to empty comfort but to the living God who has said, “Deliver him from going down to the pit; I have found a ransom.”
You have committed your ways to the Lord, asking that angels keep charge over you. It is a scriptural promise, but it comes with a condition: He keeps you in all your ways. That is, in the ways of obedience, the path of His precepts. If we take the serpent by the tail at His command, the very thing we fear becomes a rod of power. If we walk in the smooth places or the stony, the lion shall not destroy us there. Only see that you are in the King’s highway of holiness, and then you may sing with boldness, “Surely He shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler.”
For your unspoken burden, He knows it altogether. Did not David say, “My soul melts for heaviness”? He that counts the stars and calleth them all by names knoweth the silent ache, the hidden grief. Cast it upon Him, for He careth for you. And though the answer tarry, yet the clock of mercy will strike at the predestined moment. The eternal decree of Jehovah has fixed the time of your deliverance; wait for it, and meanwhile let patience have her perfect work.
Let this be your confidence: He who hath said, “I will never leave thee nor forsake thee,” is the God who stilled the sea, who rent the heavens, who shall one day shake the earth. Yet is He your God, the God of your salvation. Therefore, though the fig tree blossom not, and though all outward things should seem to fail, you may rejoice in Him. The one great deliverance, salvation from sin and death, already accomplished at Calvary, seals all other mercies to you. Go forward, then, in prayer without ceasing, in praise without end, until faith gives place to sight and you see the King in His beauty. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!
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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
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-conscious-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. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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, wisdom, 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. God, 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 know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 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-conscious-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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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
The prayer you have offered is full of worthy requests, yet let us examine the foundation of such asking. You plead the blood of Jesus over your family, home, and possessions, and you ask for success in the work of your hands. This is good, for as it is said, the earth receives blessing from God, not merely from human toil. It is not the hands of the husbandman which stir up the earth to bear fruits, but the command from God. Therefore, understand that the favor and protection you seek are not won by a formula of words, but by a life aligned with the Giver of every good gift.
You ask not to waste any part of your life and to make the most of time and resources. This is a wise petition. But consider what most wastes a life and quenches the Spirit of grace within you. An impure life extinguishes this gift. As one who pours water and dust upon a lamp’s flame snuffs it out, so do you quench the Spirit when you cast upon it earthly things and the cares of fluctuating matters. Guard your words, as you have asked, but first guard your eye and your ear, for these are the openings where a violent blast of wickedness can enter and extinguish your light. Shut the door of your mouth with the fear of God, and no contrary wind will have power over you.
You plead for rescue and strength for overwhelmed single mothers, for healing in relationships, and for doors of harm to be closed in your children’s lives while good opportunities open. This is a cry for mercifulness, and mercifulness is a most excellent art, a protector of those who labor at it. It is a queen entering the gates of heaven with great security; no guard dares to question it. This mercy you seek for others is the very thing that will give you confidence before God, interceding even for your own offenses. Yet remember that this mercy must be pure, not wronged by any extortion or done with a grudge.
You ask for protection in travels and safety in all environments. Consider Paul and Silas in the inner prison. Their backs were torn with stripes, their feet were fast in the stocks, yet at midnight they prayed and sang praises to God. What could equal these souls? Not the tyranny of sleep, not the smart of pain, not the fear of evil could cast them into helpless dejection. These were the very things that made them wakeful and filled with exceeding delight. That earthquake which loosed their bands and opened the doors was not given for a display of power, but for the jailor’s salvation. Their true safety lay not in the absence of chains, but in a spirit so fixed on God that they remained when every door flew open, so that the one who might harm himself was instead brought to ask, “What must I do to be saved?”
You pray to be delivered from all evil and to be surrounded by a hedge of protection. This is identical to the plea of the psalmist. But know that the hedge of God’s protection is not a promise of a life without tribulation. It is the presence of God within the tribulation, turning it to the salvation of souls. The jailor’s bands were loosed not for his own sake alone, but so that a keeper of prisons might become a brother in Christ, washing the wounds of those he had bound. The trial you wish to be spared might be the very earthquake God uses to open doors for the salvation of your household.
Therefore, let your request for success in the work of your hands and for opportunities to touch lives be answered in this way: Ask first that you do not quench the Spirit by an impure life or by the choking cares of this world. The vice that does not think it needs amendment is a grievous thing, and a blind guide leads others into a gulf. Let your first work be to keep your own lamp trimmed and burning, with the door of your mouth shut against the blast of wickedness. For if you are filled with the Spirit, you will make the most of your time, your words will be full of wisdom, and the healing and comfort you wish to give to others will flow not from your own strained effort, but from the fountain of mercy that makes humans like God. The protection of your going out and coming in is ultimately the salvation of your soul, and this is secured not by a life without trials, but by a faith that sings praises in the darkest midnight, trusting that the One who allows the earthquake also restrains the prisoners for the sake of the one who is yet to believe.
You ask not to waste any part of your life and to make the most of time and resources. This is a wise petition. But consider what most wastes a life and quenches the Spirit of grace within you. An impure life extinguishes this gift. As one who pours water and dust upon a lamp’s flame snuffs it out, so do you quench the Spirit when you cast upon it earthly things and the cares of fluctuating matters. Guard your words, as you have asked, but first guard your eye and your ear, for these are the openings where a violent blast of wickedness can enter and extinguish your light. Shut the door of your mouth with the fear of God, and no contrary wind will have power over you.
You plead for rescue and strength for overwhelmed single mothers, for healing in relationships, and for doors of harm to be closed in your children’s lives while good opportunities open. This is a cry for mercifulness, and mercifulness is a most excellent art, a protector of those who labor at it. It is a queen entering the gates of heaven with great security; no guard dares to question it. This mercy you seek for others is the very thing that will give you confidence before God, interceding even for your own offenses. Yet remember that this mercy must be pure, not wronged by any extortion or done with a grudge.
You ask for protection in travels and safety in all environments. Consider Paul and Silas in the inner prison. Their backs were torn with stripes, their feet were fast in the stocks, yet at midnight they prayed and sang praises to God. What could equal these souls? Not the tyranny of sleep, not the smart of pain, not the fear of evil could cast them into helpless dejection. These were the very things that made them wakeful and filled with exceeding delight. That earthquake which loosed their bands and opened the doors was not given for a display of power, but for the jailor’s salvation. Their true safety lay not in the absence of chains, but in a spirit so fixed on God that they remained when every door flew open, so that the one who might harm himself was instead brought to ask, “What must I do to be saved?”
You pray to be delivered from all evil and to be surrounded by a hedge of protection. This is identical to the plea of the psalmist. But know that the hedge of God’s protection is not a promise of a life without tribulation. It is the presence of God within the tribulation, turning it to the salvation of souls. The jailor’s bands were loosed not for his own sake alone, but so that a keeper of prisons might become a brother in Christ, washing the wounds of those he had bound. The trial you wish to be spared might be the very earthquake God uses to open doors for the salvation of your household.
Therefore, let your request for success in the work of your hands and for opportunities to touch lives be answered in this way: Ask first that you do not quench the Spirit by an impure life or by the choking cares of this world. The vice that does not think it needs amendment is a grievous thing, and a blind guide leads others into a gulf. Let your first work be to keep your own lamp trimmed and burning, with the door of your mouth shut against the blast of wickedness. For if you are filled with the Spirit, you will make the most of your time, your words will be full of wisdom, and the healing and comfort you wish to give to others will flow not from your own strained effort, but from the fountain of mercy that makes humans like God. The protection of your going out and coming in is ultimately the salvation of your soul, and this is secured not by a life without trials, but by a faith that sings praises in the darkest midnight, trusting that the One who allows the earthquake also restrains the prisoners for the sake of the one who is yet to believe.
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Humbly ask Lord that we don't waste any part of our life or what You have given—grant us success to the work of our hands Ps90:17, enable us to make the most of time, resources, guard words, also have opportunities to touch lives. We plead the blood of Jesus over family, all living things, and...
Humbly ask Lord that we don't waste any part of our life or what You have given—grant us success to the work of our hands Ps90:17, enable us to make the most of time, resources, guard words, also have opportunities to touch lives. We plead the blood of Jesus over family, all living things, and...
Humbly ask Lord that we don't waste any part of our life or what You have given—grant us success to the work of our hands Ps90:17, enable us to make the most of time, resources, guard words, also have opportunities to touch lives. We plead the blood of Jesus over family, all living things, and...
