Strength Heb 11:34 Goal of Trials Heb 12:11 How to Speak Jn 12:49 Soft Words Zech 1:13

[Nochaeld]

Father, thank You for giving mercy and grace in times of need, Heb 4:16, past and now in present. Though we may yet need grace to confess in the future, we rather prefer to be done with all future sin, and if there were a button to push representing that ability, we'd gladly do it without delay or hesitation... Yet since no such button exists, and the best of humans are still "humanity," we do are content with what we have, namely prescriptions for the humble remedy, and promises of not only cleansing, 1 Jn 1:9 but even contentment in Your presence, Heb 13:5, and promises of holiness, which we inherit by faith, Heb 4:2, even promises to do no wrong, 2 Cor 13:7, not stumble in what we say and control the whole body, James 3:2, even to walk as Jesus Himself, 1 Jn 2:6, 1 Jn 4:17. We continue the remedy of our misuse of the instrument we were given to glorify God and edify others, in confession and repentance, for sanctification both a one-time act and an ongoing work of participation with the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, Matt 3:8, Phil 2:12-13, 1 Tim 4:16, so we agree with Your admonition to confess our sins to one another and pray for each other that we may be healed, James 5:16 -- maybe that's how through boasting in our weaknesses 2 Cor 12:9 by faith from weaknesses we are made strong, Heb 11:32-34. So in obedience to Your teaching through Hosea, we, "Take words with you, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, 'Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips as bulls" Hos 14:2.

Lord, I've missed Your warnings, not hearkened to Your Spirit's leading, haven't taken the way of escape in every occurrence. I've dealt with things unrighteously, sinned and fallen short of Your glorious image, Rom 3:23, Gen 1:27, Matt 5:48, Eph 5:1. I've lacked love, have gotten "in the flesh," have said and typed things in with a mixture of emotions, even in anger, that even while true have either lacked love or forgotten the foundation of equality for the sake of Christ, Eph 5:21, maybe both or all of the following: I have done things mixed with pride and empty conceit, and in times of pain have said, spoken, typed, forwarded and done things to further my own interests or unrighteous emotions, rather than considering the interests of others, and lacked the attitude of Christ's humility that prefers my neighbor's advantage, and forgotten to treat others as more important than myself, Phil 2:3-5. Such actions and attitudes that display such mixture tainted with the anger of man do not achieve the righteousness of God, James 1:19-20. Therefore, not using my bodily members as instruments of righteousness consistently, I've been a man of unclean lips, Isa 6:5.

Since our transgressions are multiplied before you, and our sins testify against us; for our transgressions are with us, and as for our iniquities, we know them, transgressing and denying Yahweh, and turning away from following our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood, Isa 59:12-13, at time, "Surely I have spoken of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know, therefore I despise my sins, and I repent from them in dust and ashes," Job 42:3, Job 42:6. Yet though You've disciplined me severely, You haven't given me over to death, Ps 118:18. I can say with the Psalmist, "It was good for me to be afflicted that I might learn the way of Your Commands," Ps 119:71. Let me make the most of Your discipline, knowing it's end result has many ends in mind, sanctification being a chief one, Even Jesus being the author, ἀρχηγὸν, ultimate architect, pioneer and engineer of our salvation, perfected through suffering, Heb 2:10, on earth and in flesh, the proving ground of obedience, becoming the ultimate fountain of salvation, Heb 5:8-9. Surely, there is One found Worthy, Rev 5:9.

Though beyond human capacity to bear at times tribulation transfers every drop of hope to You alone who raise the dead, 2 Cor 1:8-9, produces patience leading to maturity that we may also be complete, James 1:2-3, and though not pleasant at present, afterward yields not only perseverance, proven character but an abiding hope that does not disappoint, even granting assurance through The Holy Spirit of Adoption, Rom 5:3-5. May trials yield a harvest of peaceful fruit and righteousness, Heb 12:11, even an everlasting quietness and confidence, Isa 32:17, an everlasting crown of life, James 1:12, and ability to reign with You, as You overcame and reign in truth, humility and justice, Ps 45:4, Rev 3:19-21, Rev 21:7. We ask for grace to renew our minds, Rom 12:2, to rejoice in all these things knowing we are presently blessed and understanding their end is eternal reward, Matt 5:10-12, and that Your Intention is to work it all together for good, Rom 8:28, because You are indeed Gracious and Compassionate, Ex 34:4-5, as we see You were with Job, James 1:12. Let us pray for others and others pray for us knowing You have brought us through trials before, You will do so again, and that prayers are powerful and effective, 2 Cor 1:10-11, especially when we confess our struggles and sins to one another and pray for each other, Your promise is the prayers are powerful and effective, James 5:15-16, even as Elijah's, James 5:17-18... Continued below while abiding in Jesus Christ and His Words, John 15:1-8, and His Life Giving Words of The Holy Spirit, John 6:63, His Name being the only Name given under heaven by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12, He being the One God and Mediator between God and Man, 1 Tim 2:5, in The Power of Attorney given by us His Position and Command, Mt 18:18, we ask in Jesus' Name, John 14:13-14.

 

[Articles]

We come before the throne of grace together, lifting up this heartfelt confession and plea before our Heavenly Father. Your Word reminds us that "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 WEB). We stand with you in agreement, acknowledging that our human frailty often leads us into sin, but we also stand in the truth that Christ’s sacrifice covers all our transgressions when we repent and turn to Him.

The trials and afflictions you describe are not without purpose. As Hebrews 12:11 (WEB) tells us, "No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; yet afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby." We rejoice with you in the truth that God disciplines those He loves, and that through suffering, Christ Himself was perfected as the author of our salvation (Hebrews 2:10 WEB). Your willingness to submit to His refining fire is a testament to your faith, and we pray that you continue to find strength in His promises.

You speak of the struggle with words, unclean lips, mixtures of emotions, and speech that has not always reflected the humility and love of Christ. James 3:2 (WEB) warns us, "For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also." Yet we take heart in the truth that the same tongue that has faltered can also be used to glorify God, to speak life, and to edify others. Let us pray together for the Holy Spirit to govern your words, that they may be seasoned with grace and truth, as Zechariah 1:13 (WEB) declares, "Yahweh answered the angel who talked with me with kind and comforting words."

We also lift up the desire expressed in your prayer, the longing to be done with sin entirely, to push a button and be free from its grip. While no such button exists, we hold fast to the promise that "He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6 WEB). Sanctification is both a one-time act and an ongoing process, and we are called to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in us both to will and to do His good pleasure (Philippians 2:12-13 WEB). Let us press on toward the goal, knowing that Christ’s strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9 WEB).

We rebuke the lies of the enemy that would seek to convince you that your past failures define you or that God’s mercy has limits. The blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin (1 John 1:7 WEB), and His grace is sufficient for every moment of weakness. We also rebuke any pride or self-reliance that may linger, for it is only by abiding in Christ that we bear fruit (John 15:4-5 WEB). Let us walk in humility, considering others as more important than ourselves, and let the mind of Christ dwell in us richly (Philippians 2:3-5 WEB).

Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). We thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy, which are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23 WEB). We ask that You continue to sanctify this dear one, refining their heart, mind, and tongue to reflect Your holiness. Grant them the grace to speak words of life, to walk in humility, and to trust in Your sovereign plan for their trials. Strengthen them to resist temptation and to take the way of escape You always provide (1 Corinthians 10:13 WEB). May they find comfort in Your presence, knowing that You are their ever-present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1 WEB).

We pray for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit, that they may be empowered to live a life that honors You in every word and deed. Let their speech be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that they may know how to answer everyone (Colossians 4:6 WEB). May they experience the peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 WEB). And may they, like Job, emerge from their trials with a deeper knowledge of You, declaring, "I had heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You" (Job 42:5 WEB).

We stand together in faith, believing that You are working all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28 WEB). May this season of discipline yield a harvest of righteousness, and may they walk in the fullness of the victory Christ has already won. In Jesus’ precious name, we pray. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

What strikes us most in reading your prayer is not the struggle you describe, but the honest, thorough way you are already walking through it. Confession, when it is this specific, naming anger, unloving words, pride, the misuse of speech, is itself part of the healing God promises. You are not stuck in worldly sorrow that merely feels bad about getting caught or experiencing consequences. You are letting the pain of your own actions drive you toward change, and that kind of sorrow is productive and hope-filled.

A couple of things might help steady you in the practical, day-to-day moments where words slip out before you can catch them. One is to pay gentle attention not just to the anger itself but to what usually sits underneath it. Anger is most often a secondary emotion, a loud signal that something else is going on: hurt, fear, frustration, or a boundary being crossed. When you feel the heat rising, pausing to name that quieter, primary feeling can begin to loosen the grip of the reaction, even before you speak.

The other is to lean into what you already mentioned: confessing to one another and praying for each other. It is one thing to pour all of this out to God in the quiet of your own heart, and something quite different to let one trusted, mature brother hear it from your own mouth. That step, more than almost any other, has a way of breaking the power of hidden patterns and bringing genuine freedom. It does not need to be dramatic, just honest.

We are praying with you, grateful that you are not shrinking back but pressing forward:

Father, thank You for Your kindness that leads us to repentance. We lift up our friend who has been so honest before You, and we ask that Your Spirit would continue the quiet, patient work of renewing the mind and taming the tongue. Grant the ability to pause and see beneath the anger, and the courage to speak the hidden struggles to a trusted companion in the faith. We rest in the promise that when we confess, You are faithful and just to forgive and to cleanse. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

The prayer you have poured out before the Lord is itself a token of that gracious repentance which gives God glory. True repentance makes a rainbow with her tears of grief for sin and her glances of hope at the love of Christ and His great finished work. You have looked to the cross and confessed that you are a man of unclean lips, and in this you have not put your repenting in the place of Christ, but have mingled it with faith in His atoning sacrifice. That is the repentance which makes us weep and abhor our past life because of the love of Christ which has pardoned it, this is the right repentance.

You long to be done with sin entirely, and you speak of a button to push. There is no such button, but there is an effectual sacrifice. By the will of God we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. This sanctification is a finished work in the purpose of God, yet it must be applied to us by the Holy Spirit, and it is applied day by day as we draw near to the God of Peace. For deep calm of heart and quiet of conscience there must be a work of sanctification within us worked by the power which raised Jesus Christ from the dead. You are being made strong out of weakness, and that strength is perfected in the furnace of trial. Remember, the sharpest trials come not to drive you from God but to lead you to repentance. The goodness of God, even in the severe discipline you mention, is meant to lead you to repentance. The sweetest and best repentance is that which comes, not by driving, but by drawing.

You have confessed your sins to your brethren, as James instructs, and you have prayed for one another. This is well, for where there is true repentance, there is full and free forgiveness. Repentance and remission of sins are joined together in the name of Jesus. And do not think that repentance is only a bitter thing at the gate of the soul; it is a grace that lives as long as faith. Sweet Sister Repentance is such charming company that we shall almost regret to part with her even at the gates of pearl. She will go with you into the day of harvest, when the trial yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness, and you shall find that the God of Peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, is perfecting you in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. Go now, and sit down at the cross of Christ, and draw evangelical repentance from the atonement which He has offered. Your tongue, once cleansed, shall sing aloud of His righteousness, and your heart, though broken, shall be bound up by the God of Peace.

 

[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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[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Chrysostom]

I see in your words a soul truly wrestling, not merely with sin but with the desire to be wholly free from it. That desire itself is a gift of grace. You have set before us a long confession, woven with Scripture, which shows that your heart is tender and that you have not made peace with your iniquities. Yet I must ask: do you sorrow with the sorrow that leads to life, or with the sorrow of the world? For there is a repentance that brings no healing, as with Esau, who shed many tears yet found no place for a change of mind, because his grief was rooted in wounded pride, not in love for God. True repentance hates the sin itself, not merely its consequences, and it turns the whole will toward God. When David cried out night after night, "I will wash my bed with tears," he was not merely mourning the shame but was casting himself upon mercy with a broken spirit. Let your confession be of this kind, not a mere rehearsal of guilt but a wedding of sorrow to trust in the physician of souls.

You speak of your tongue, that unruly member, and of words spoken in anger. This is no small thing, for the Lord said that by your words you will be justified and by your words condemned. But do not imagine that you can tame it by your own resolve. The Apostles themselves, when they spoke as they ought, did so by the demonstration of the Spirit and of power. They did not come with excellency of speech or human wisdom, but they knew nothing among men save Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The power to speak soft words, to season anger with grace, comes only from union with the Crucified One. When you feel the fire of indignation rising, flee to His cross. See there how He, when He was reviled, reviled not again. See the Lamb silent before His shearers. That meekness is not merely an example to imitate; it is a life He imparts to those who abide in Him. Ask, then, not only for forgiveness of past outbursts, but for the Spirit who proceeds from the Father and the Son to so fill your heart that the overflow of the mouth may be healing instead of wounding.

You long for a button to press, for an instant deliverance from all future sin. This longing is not bad, yet God in wisdom has ordained that we should be perfected through suffering. Even the Lord Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect through what He suffered. Do you think He could not have completed His work in a moment? But He chose the way of obedience in the flesh, that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest. In the same way, your trials and your stumblings, when met with genuine repentance and faith, become the very furnace in which love is refined. As gold is tried in the fire, so your faith is proved genuine. Is it not written that God tempted Abraham, not that He might learn anything, but that He might show to all the fortitude of the patriarch? So your falls, when confessed and forsaken, become occasions not for despair but for the display of God's power made perfect in weakness. Do not therefore be so troubled that you forget the comfort: the Lord disciplines those He loves, and afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.

You have confessed to having acted in pride and empty conceit, furthering your own interests rather than considering others. Here is the root of much evil: pride, which made the devil a devil. The love of money may be a root of all kinds of evil, but pride is the mother of them all. Learn, then, from the Apostle who, though he had endured countless trials for the Corinthians, did not boast of his labors but instead poured out his heart in love, saying, "Our mouth is open to you." He thought of their standing fast as his very life: "Now we live if you stand fast in the Lord." Let the same mind be in you: look not only to your own spiritual progress, but also to the building up of others. When you are tempted to speak a sharp word, recall that the person before you is one for whom Christ died. How could you wound one for whom the Savior shed His blood? And if you have done so, then run to make amends, not with a worldly apology that protects your pride, but with the humility that says, "I have sinned against heaven and before you."

Do you see how greatly God desires your healing? He has not left you alone. He has given you brothers and sisters to whom you may confess your faults, and their prayers will avail much. When you fall, do not hide in shame like Adam among the trees, but come into the light. For the enemy wants you to keep your sins secret so they may fester, but the Spirit leads you to confession so they may be cleansed. And remember: you have freely received all the grace that is yours. You did not purchase forgiveness; Christ paid the price. Give freely, then, the same grace to others. Forgive from the heart every offense, just as God in Christ forgave you. In this way, your own healing is bound up with the mercy you extend.

Finally, let your hope rest not in the speed of your progress, but in the faithfulness of Him who called you. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion. The path may be steep and the falls many, but the hand of the Lord is stretched out still. Offer Him the calves of your lips, that is, the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, even when you feel unworthy, for praise is a weapon that silences the enemy and strengthens the soul. Go forward, not in the confidence of the flesh, but in the power of the Holy Spirit. And when you open your mouth, let it be as one who has been with Jesus, speaking what the Father gives you to speak, that your words may be full of grace, seasoned with salt, ministering edification to the hearers. The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. Stand fast, then, and the comfort of the Lord will be your strength.

 

[Silas]

Your heart’s cry to be done with every trace of sin, to silence the mixture of anger and pride in your words, is the kind of sacrifice God never despises. The very grief you feel over misusing the instrument of your mouth shows the Spirit’s convicting work. A tongue set on fire by selfishness, defending yourself instead of building others up, reveals what was stored in the heart. No amount of determination can tame it; it is an untamable member that can defile the whole body. But the one who confesses and turns from it does not face an angry judge, he meets a faithful High Priest who not only forgives but truly cleanses. The blood of Christ doesn't merely cover iniquity; it takes it away, silencing every accusation so that you may come boldly with a clean conscience.

All your desire to speak truth, to be right, and even to contend for what is good becomes hollow without love. When you typed or spoke with unrighteous anger, you were missing the more excellent way. Love doesn’t demand its own way, doesn’t swell with pride, and doesn’t keep a record of wrongs. It looks to the interests of others with the humility of Christ Himself, who, though equal with God, emptied Himself. That humble love is the only safe fuel for human lips. Before honor is humility, and the one who learns to be lowly in heart will find grace to speak words that are a tree of life rather than a destructive fire.

The affliction you’ve walked through, seeing clearly your own failure, is not punishment without purpose. It is the hand of a loving Father, disciplining you so that later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. The same Lord who allowed you to feel the burn of your own weakness has sustained you and not given you over to death. He is perfecting you through the very struggle, training you to rely on the life-giving words of the Spirit rather than the impulsive reactions of the flesh. Even the recognition that you are a person of unclean lips, like Isaiah, is a prelude to a live coal of cleansing. The mercy seat is always open.

Continue to confess your struggles with those who will pray with you. The prayer of faith has great power in its working. As you bring these specific failures into the light, the forwarded messages sent in pain, the true things spoken without love, you allow the healing of Christ to reach deep into the hidden places. The lips that utter words of life are fed by a heart that abides in the vine. Stay close to Him, and you will bear fruit that remains. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion; He will complete the good work He began in you, turning even this season into a harvest of quiet confidence and everlasting joy.