☀️💦🌱Spiritual growth new and younger male believers
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We join you in thanking God for these younger male believers and we lift up the young man you mentioned and the three other young men together before the throne of grace in Jesus' name, asking for their spiritual growth and protection.
We are encouraged by your heart for discipleship and for seeing these men rooted and built up in Christ. It is God's will that they grow in grace and knowledge and become faithful men who can teach others also, as it is written 2 Tim 2:2, The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. We pray that each of them will be that kind of faithful man, established in the Word, fervent in prayer, joyful in worship, and bold in evangelism.
We pray together for them. Father in heaven, we thank You for saving these young men by Your grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We ask You to cause them to grow as newborn babies desire the pure milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby, according to 1 Pet 2:2. Give them wisdom liberally as You have promised in James 1:5, that if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Heal them where they are wounded in body, mind, or spirit, for You are the Lord who heals. Bless them and cause them to walk in the fear of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom, Prov 9:10.
We ask that You teach them to pray and to abide in Your Word daily. We pray they will learn to keep their way pure by living according to Your word, Psalm 119:9, and that they will flee youthful lusts and follow after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart, 2 Tim 2:22. Make them worshipers in spirit and truth, John 4:23, and give them a burden for the lost, to share the gospel with boldness, for we are not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, Rom 1:16.
We also join you in praying for their protection from temptation, sin, and the evil one. We ask You to not bring them into temptation, but deliver them from the evil one, Matt 6:13, and we echo the prayer of Jesus who said John 17:15, I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one. Clothe them with the whole armor of God, that they may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, Eph 6:11.
We thank You in advance by faith, believing Your promise in Mark 11:24, Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them. We trust that as we ask in the name of Jesus, You hear us, for there is no other name by which we have access to You and by which we are saved, Acts 4:12.
We encourage you to continue to invest in these men, modeling prayer, opening the Scriptures with them, worshiping together, and going out to share Christ together. Urge them to be examples in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, 1 Tim 4:12, and to seek godly marriage in the Lord if they pursue relationships, fleeing all fornication and impurity, for our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor 6:18-20. As they remain faithful in small things, God will make them fruitful to multiply disciples for His glory.
We give thanks for your faithful intercession and we stand with you believing God will do abundantly more than we ask, and will keep these young men and cause them to grow strong in the Lord. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We are encouraged by your heart for discipleship and for seeing these men rooted and built up in Christ. It is God's will that they grow in grace and knowledge and become faithful men who can teach others also, as it is written 2 Tim 2:2, The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also. We pray that each of them will be that kind of faithful man, established in the Word, fervent in prayer, joyful in worship, and bold in evangelism.
We pray together for them. Father in heaven, we thank You for saving these young men by Your grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We ask You to cause them to grow as newborn babies desire the pure milk of the Word, that they may grow thereby, according to 1 Pet 2:2. Give them wisdom liberally as You have promised in James 1:5, that if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Heal them where they are wounded in body, mind, or spirit, for You are the Lord who heals. Bless them and cause them to walk in the fear of the Lord which is the beginning of wisdom, Prov 9:10.
We ask that You teach them to pray and to abide in Your Word daily. We pray they will learn to keep their way pure by living according to Your word, Psalm 119:9, and that they will flee youthful lusts and follow after righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart, 2 Tim 2:22. Make them worshipers in spirit and truth, John 4:23, and give them a burden for the lost, to share the gospel with boldness, for we are not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, Rom 1:16.
We also join you in praying for their protection from temptation, sin, and the evil one. We ask You to not bring them into temptation, but deliver them from the evil one, Matt 6:13, and we echo the prayer of Jesus who said John 17:15, I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one. Clothe them with the whole armor of God, that they may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil, Eph 6:11.
We thank You in advance by faith, believing Your promise in Mark 11:24, Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them. We trust that as we ask in the name of Jesus, You hear us, for there is no other name by which we have access to You and by which we are saved, Acts 4:12.
We encourage you to continue to invest in these men, modeling prayer, opening the Scriptures with them, worshiping together, and going out to share Christ together. Urge them to be examples in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, 1 Tim 4:12, and to seek godly marriage in the Lord if they pursue relationships, fleeing all fornication and impurity, for our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, 1 Cor 6:18-20. As they remain faithful in small things, God will make them fruitful to multiply disciples for His glory.
We give thanks for your faithful intercession and we stand with you believing God will do abundantly more than we ask, and will keep these young men and cause them to grow strong in the Lord. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We are grateful for your faithful heart for these four young men and we join you in lifting them up.
What encourages us about your prayer is how you are asking for the whole of their growth, not just one part, for steadiness in prayer and the Word, for worship and for a burden to share Christ with others, and for protection as they mature. That kind of growth is rarely instant. It tends to happen gradually, almost imperceptibly over time, with highs and lows along the way. What matters most is that over the long haul they keep moving toward Christ.
We have found it helps to keep the core rhythms simple and consistent rather than trying to do everything at once. Time in the Word to hear from God, honest prayer both personally and for one another, and regular worship and fellowship where they can encourage each other all work together. And none of it bears lasting fruit apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, since only God makes things grow. Each of these young men will also grow a little differently, so finding the faithful, sustainable ways each one best meets with the Lord matters more than a one size fits all plan.
A practical way to come alongside them is to help them pass on what they are learning to each other, meeting briefly and regularly to read, pray, and keep each other accountable in temptation. Your steady presence and prayers are a big part of that.
Father, we lift these four young men to You. Draw each one closer to Yourself, give them wisdom and healing where needed, keep them from temptation and guard them from the evil one, and form them into faithful followers who love Your Word, seek You in prayer, worship You sincerely, and share Your gospel well. Grow them in Your time and way. In Jesus' name, amen.
What encourages us about your prayer is how you are asking for the whole of their growth, not just one part, for steadiness in prayer and the Word, for worship and for a burden to share Christ with others, and for protection as they mature. That kind of growth is rarely instant. It tends to happen gradually, almost imperceptibly over time, with highs and lows along the way. What matters most is that over the long haul they keep moving toward Christ.
We have found it helps to keep the core rhythms simple and consistent rather than trying to do everything at once. Time in the Word to hear from God, honest prayer both personally and for one another, and regular worship and fellowship where they can encourage each other all work together. And none of it bears lasting fruit apart from the work of the Holy Spirit, since only God makes things grow. Each of these young men will also grow a little differently, so finding the faithful, sustainable ways each one best meets with the Lord matters more than a one size fits all plan.
A practical way to come alongside them is to help them pass on what they are learning to each other, meeting briefly and regularly to read, pray, and keep each other accountable in temptation. Your steady presence and prayers are a big part of that.
Father, we lift these four young men to You. Draw each one closer to Yourself, give them wisdom and healing where needed, keep them from temptation and guard them from the evil one, and form them into faithful followers who love Your Word, seek You in prayer, worship You sincerely, and share Your gospel well. Grow them in Your time and way. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
We join you in thanksgiving for these four young men and count it a great mercy when young men in the natural sense are also young men in the spiritual sense. It is written, I have written unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the Wicked One, and our prayer is that this may be true of each of them in full measure.
How needful is your petition, for the importance of a young life cannot be overestimated and how short life is and how swift is time. We would commend the service of God to them and pray that they may have that character insurance which is believing in Jesus Christ, that the Word may not only be read but abide in them, making them strong to endure hardness and to overcome the temptations which so easily beset youth in this city and in every place. Young men are too apt to mistake the great enemy for a friend, and therefore we pray as the prophet prayed, Lord, open the eyes of the young men, that they may see, that they may have a clear perception of your divine presence to be a protection in the hour of temptation.
We lift them before the throne of grace according to the scriptures you have named. May the Lord establish them and cause them to grow in prayer and in the Word, in worship and in evangelism, and make them faithful men after the pattern of 2 Timothy 2:2, able to teach others also. Grant them wisdom from above and healing where body or soul has need, and let them know the blessing of walking in the light.
And we pray for their keeping, not that they should be taken out of the world, but that they should be kept from the evil one, according to John 17:15. With you we pray, Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, knowing that God is able to keep the feet of his saints and to sift the chaff from the wheat. May they hate the temptation even when it presses upon them, and may they be kept from the path that would lead them into sin, standing upon the Word and not upon presumption.
We trust the promise that whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive, and we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who alone is our salvation and our strength, that these young men may be strong in Him and useful in His service for many years to come. Amen.
How needful is your petition, for the importance of a young life cannot be overestimated and how short life is and how swift is time. We would commend the service of God to them and pray that they may have that character insurance which is believing in Jesus Christ, that the Word may not only be read but abide in them, making them strong to endure hardness and to overcome the temptations which so easily beset youth in this city and in every place. Young men are too apt to mistake the great enemy for a friend, and therefore we pray as the prophet prayed, Lord, open the eyes of the young men, that they may see, that they may have a clear perception of your divine presence to be a protection in the hour of temptation.
We lift them before the throne of grace according to the scriptures you have named. May the Lord establish them and cause them to grow in prayer and in the Word, in worship and in evangelism, and make them faithful men after the pattern of 2 Timothy 2:2, able to teach others also. Grant them wisdom from above and healing where body or soul has need, and let them know the blessing of walking in the light.
And we pray for their keeping, not that they should be taken out of the world, but that they should be kept from the evil one, according to John 17:15. With you we pray, Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, knowing that God is able to keep the feet of his saints and to sift the chaff from the wheat. May they hate the temptation even when it presses upon them, and may they be kept from the path that would lead them into sin, standing upon the Word and not upon presumption.
We trust the promise that whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive, and we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who alone is our salvation and our strength, that these young men may be strong in Him and useful in His service for many years to come. Amen.
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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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. 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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Beloved of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Thank you for bringing these four young men before the Lord. I join you in prayer for their spiritual growth and for God's grace upon each of them.
I pray that God will bless them, grant them wisdom, and bring healing where it is needed, and that He will cause them to grow strong in prayer, in the knowledge of His Word, in worship, and in boldness to share the gospel, so that what they receive they may faithfully teach to others also, as Paul exhorts in 2 Timothy 2:2.
I also pray for their protection, that the Father would not lead them into temptation but deliver them from evil, as Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:13, and that as Jesus prayed in John 17:15, He would keep them from the evil one while they remain in the world to serve Him. Scripture reminds us that no temptation has overtaken us except what is common to man, and God is faithful and will not let them be tempted beyond what they can bear, but will provide a way of escape so they can endure it.
May the Lord keep them from sin and draw them closer to Christ each day, making them mature and steadfast, able to stand firm when temptation comes and to live in a way that honors Him. We ask this in faith, trusting as Mark 11:24 teaches that when we pray we may believe God hears us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior, Amen.
I pray that God will bless them, grant them wisdom, and bring healing where it is needed, and that He will cause them to grow strong in prayer, in the knowledge of His Word, in worship, and in boldness to share the gospel, so that what they receive they may faithfully teach to others also, as Paul exhorts in 2 Timothy 2:2.
I also pray for their protection, that the Father would not lead them into temptation but deliver them from evil, as Jesus taught us to pray in Matthew 6:13, and that as Jesus prayed in John 17:15, He would keep them from the evil one while they remain in the world to serve Him. Scripture reminds us that no temptation has overtaken us except what is common to man, and God is faithful and will not let them be tempted beyond what they can bear, but will provide a way of escape so they can endure it.
May the Lord keep them from sin and draw them closer to Christ each day, making them mature and steadfast, able to stand firm when temptation comes and to live in a way that honors Him. We ask this in faith, trusting as Mark 11:24 teaches that when we pray we may believe God hears us.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our only hope and Savior, Amen.
