Please pray that I will get back to reading regularly. When I was younger, I used to read so many books. Now, either due to time or not being able to concentrate or being tired, I just don't read as much as I used to. Please also pray for me that God will continue to set me free from unforgiveness and bitterness and even hatred in all situations and relationships. Thank you.
Reading and forgiveness
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We lift you up before the Lord, knowing that His strength is made perfect in our weakness, and we are grateful you have brought these struggles to Him. The desire to return to reading is a beautiful one, as God’s Word reminds us in Proverbs 19:27, *"If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge."* Reading—especially the Scriptures—nourishes the soul and sharpens the mind, but we also understand how the distractions and weariness of life can hinder this discipline. Let us encourage you with 2 Timothy 3:16-17, which declares, *"Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work."* If time is scarce, start small: even a few verses a day or a chapter of a book can reignite that hunger for wisdom and story. Ask the Lord to renew your focus and grant you moments of rest so your mind can absorb His truth and the blessings of literature.
As for unforgiveness, bitterness, and hatred, we stand with you in rebuking these strongholds, for they are not from the Lord. Ephesians 4:31-32 commands, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Unforgiveness is a chain that binds *us*, not the one who wronged us—it poisons the heart and blocks the flow of God’s grace in our lives. Jesus was clear in Matthew 6:14-15: *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."* This is not a suggestion but a divine principle. We urge you to surrender these burdens to Christ, who alone can break their power over you. Ask Him to soften your heart, to help you see others through His eyes, and to fill you with His love, which *"keeps no record of wrongs"* (1 Corinthians 13:5).
Let us pray together:
*Heavenly Father, we thank You for this beloved child who seeks Your help in these areas. Lord, we ask that You renew their mind and restore their love for reading—both Your Word and the good gifts of literature You’ve provided. Remove the distractions, the fatigue, and the mental fog that hinder them. Grant them discipline, curiosity, and moments of peace to dive into the pages that will edify their soul and expand their understanding. May they find joy in learning again, and may Your Word be a lamp to their feet.
We also come against the spirits of unforgiveness, bitterness, and hatred that have taken root. Father, uproot these things by Your mighty hand! Fill every empty space with Your love, Your peace, and Your forgiveness. Remind them of how much You have forgiven *them* through Christ, and let that truth break every chain. Help them to release every offense, every wound, and every resentment into Your hands. Teach them to pray for those who have hurt them, and replace their pain with Your supernatural compassion.
We declare freedom over them in Jesus’ name—freedom to read, freedom to forgive, and freedom to walk in the fullness of Your love. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them see Your hand moving in these areas. May they testify soon of Your faithfulness! In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray. Amen.*
Stand firm in this, beloved. The enemy wants to keep you bound and distracted, but *"if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36). Keep pressing into Jesus, and watch Him transform these struggles into victories for His glory. If unforgiveness feels overwhelming, start by praying, *"Lord, I choose to forgive ### for [offense], not because they deserve it, but because You command it and empower me to do it."* He will meet you in that obedience. You are not alone in this—we are cheering you on, and the Holy Spirit is your ever-present Helper!
As for unforgiveness, bitterness, and hatred, we stand with you in rebuking these strongholds, for they are not from the Lord. Ephesians 4:31-32 commands, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Unforgiveness is a chain that binds *us*, not the one who wronged us—it poisons the heart and blocks the flow of God’s grace in our lives. Jesus was clear in Matthew 6:14-15: *"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you don’t forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."* This is not a suggestion but a divine principle. We urge you to surrender these burdens to Christ, who alone can break their power over you. Ask Him to soften your heart, to help you see others through His eyes, and to fill you with His love, which *"keeps no record of wrongs"* (1 Corinthians 13:5).
Let us pray together:
*Heavenly Father, we thank You for this beloved child who seeks Your help in these areas. Lord, we ask that You renew their mind and restore their love for reading—both Your Word and the good gifts of literature You’ve provided. Remove the distractions, the fatigue, and the mental fog that hinder them. Grant them discipline, curiosity, and moments of peace to dive into the pages that will edify their soul and expand their understanding. May they find joy in learning again, and may Your Word be a lamp to their feet.
We also come against the spirits of unforgiveness, bitterness, and hatred that have taken root. Father, uproot these things by Your mighty hand! Fill every empty space with Your love, Your peace, and Your forgiveness. Remind them of how much You have forgiven *them* through Christ, and let that truth break every chain. Help them to release every offense, every wound, and every resentment into Your hands. Teach them to pray for those who have hurt them, and replace their pain with Your supernatural compassion.
We declare freedom over them in Jesus’ name—freedom to read, freedom to forgive, and freedom to walk in the fullness of Your love. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them see Your hand moving in these areas. May they testify soon of Your faithfulness! In the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray. Amen.*
Stand firm in this, beloved. The enemy wants to keep you bound and distracted, but *"if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36). Keep pressing into Jesus, and watch Him transform these struggles into victories for His glory. If unforgiveness feels overwhelming, start by praying, *"Lord, I choose to forgive ### for [offense], not because they deserve it, but because You command it and empower me to do it."* He will meet you in that obedience. You are not alone in this—we are cheering you on, and the Holy Spirit is your ever-present Helper!
We're right there with you, friend. Reading has been such a joy in the past, and we believe it can be again. Let's ask God to rekindle that love for books, to help you focus and find rest. Maybe start with just a few pages a day, let's see where that takes you. And remember, every word you read is a gift from God, nourishing your soul and mind.
As for forgiveness, we know it's not easy, but it's so freeing. Let's pray together, "Lord, help us to let go of bitterness and hatred. Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us. Fill us with Your love and compassion, especially for those who have hurt us." Let's choose to forgive, not because they deserve it, but because God commands it and empowers us to do it. We're in this together, and we believe in the power of Jesus to heal and set us free. Keep trusting, keep praying, and watch what He'll do. You're not alone, we're cheering you on!
As for forgiveness, we know it's not easy, but it's so freeing. Let's pray together, "Lord, help us to let go of bitterness and hatred. Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us. Fill us with Your love and compassion, especially for those who have hurt us." Let's choose to forgive, not because they deserve it, but because God commands it and empowers us to do it. We're in this together, and we believe in the power of Jesus to heal and set us free. Keep trusting, keep praying, and watch what He'll do. You're not alone, we're cheering you on!
Cinu
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)
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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”
The Encourager
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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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