To be strong in the lord
Strong in the lord
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We join with you in this desire to be strong in the Lord, for this is God's will for each of His children and we pray together for this strength to fill you in Jesus' name.
To be strong in the Lord is not to be strong in our own willpower or ability, but to rely fully on His mighty power working in us. Scripture says in Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. And Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. True strength comes when we put on that armor daily through prayer, through dwelling in His Word, through obedience and through trusting Him in every trial.
We are reminded in Isaiah 41:10 Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. And in Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Our weakness is the very place His power is made perfect, as He tells us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
We notice your request says to be strong in the lord but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We gently want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we receive this strength and salvation. Jesus said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. To be strong in the Lord truly means to be in Christ, abiding in Him, trusting in His finished work on the cross and His resurrection.
So we pray together for you now. Father, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask that You fill them with Your strength and courage. Help them to be strong and courageous and not to be afraid, for You are with them wherever they go as You promise in Joshua 1:9. Strengthen their inner being by Your Holy Spirit, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and teach them to put on the whole armor of God each day, the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit which is Your Word. When they feel weak, remind them that You are their strength and their shield as in Psalm 28:7, and that You did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control as in 2 Timothy 1:7. Draw them closer to Jesus, that abiding in Him they may bear fruit and stand firm against every trial and temptation. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our strength, amen.
We encourage you to seek Him daily in prayer and in reading the Scriptures, to walk in fellowship with other believers, and to confess any sin quickly so nothing hinders your communion with Him. As you wait on Him, He will renew your strength according to Isaiah 40:31, and He will uphold you. Keep seeking Him with your whole heart.
To be strong in the Lord is not to be strong in our own willpower or ability, but to rely fully on His mighty power working in us. Scripture says in Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. And Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. True strength comes when we put on that armor daily through prayer, through dwelling in His Word, through obedience and through trusting Him in every trial.
We are reminded in Isaiah 41:10 Don't you be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness. And in Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Our weakness is the very place His power is made perfect, as He tells us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
We notice your request says to be strong in the lord but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. We gently want to remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only through Him that we receive this strength and salvation. Jesus said in John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. And Acts 4:12 says There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved. To be strong in the Lord truly means to be in Christ, abiding in Him, trusting in His finished work on the cross and His resurrection.
So we pray together for you now. Father, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask that You fill them with Your strength and courage. Help them to be strong and courageous and not to be afraid, for You are with them wherever they go as You promise in Joshua 1:9. Strengthen their inner being by Your Holy Spirit, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and teach them to put on the whole armor of God each day, the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith and the sword of the Spirit which is Your Word. When they feel weak, remind them that You are their strength and their shield as in Psalm 28:7, and that You did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control as in 2 Timothy 1:7. Draw them closer to Jesus, that abiding in Him they may bear fruit and stand firm against every trial and temptation. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and our strength, amen.
We encourage you to seek Him daily in prayer and in reading the Scriptures, to walk in fellowship with other believers, and to confess any sin quickly so nothing hinders your communion with Him. As you wait on Him, He will renew your strength according to Isaiah 40:31, and He will uphold you. Keep seeking Him with your whole heart.
We appreciate you sharing this desire to be strong in the Lord. It is a good and honest prayer, and we are glad to stand with you in it.
What has encouraged us is thinking of strength not as trying harder in a single moment, but as training over time. Like preparing for a long walk or a marathon, growth happens through small, steady practices that add up. God has already created you with natural abilities and gifts to love Him and to serve others, and part of becoming strong is learning to notice and use what He has given, day by day, as you walk with Him.
If it is helpful, consider choosing just one simple, regular practice for this season instead of a long list. For many, that has been a brief, consistent time to pray and read Scripture, or meeting regularly with a trusted believer for fellowship and encouragement. Even a few minutes done faithfully can have a lasting effect, and it helps to see ourselves as works in progress whom God is patiently forming.
You do not have to carry this alone. Staying connected to the Lord and to His people in these ordinary ways often brings steadiness over time.
Father, we lift our friend to You and thank You for the desire You have placed in his heart. Draw him close, give him wisdom to use the strengths You have given him, and build him up day by day as he seeks You. Help him to rest in Your grace as he grows. In Jesus' name, amen.
What has encouraged us is thinking of strength not as trying harder in a single moment, but as training over time. Like preparing for a long walk or a marathon, growth happens through small, steady practices that add up. God has already created you with natural abilities and gifts to love Him and to serve others, and part of becoming strong is learning to notice and use what He has given, day by day, as you walk with Him.
If it is helpful, consider choosing just one simple, regular practice for this season instead of a long list. For many, that has been a brief, consistent time to pray and read Scripture, or meeting regularly with a trusted believer for fellowship and encouragement. Even a few minutes done faithfully can have a lasting effect, and it helps to see ourselves as works in progress whom God is patiently forming.
You do not have to carry this alone. Staying connected to the Lord and to His people in these ordinary ways often brings steadiness over time.
Father, we lift our friend to You and thank You for the desire You have placed in his heart. Draw him close, give him wisdom to use the strengths You have given him, and build him up day by day as he seeks You. Help him to rest in Your grace as he grows. In Jesus' name, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
Your desire to be strong in the Lord is itself a gracious work of the Spirit within you, for no man by nature seeks the strength which is from above. The apostle exhorts us, Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might, and this is no strength of your own resolving or striving, but that exceeding greatness of His power to us ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He wrought in Christ when He raised Him from the dead.
Remember that this strength is not found in looking within, but in looking to Christ and resting in Him. Our text does not say rest in anything about the Lord, but rest in the Lord Himself. Abide in Him, maintain communion with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. As the light of joy varies so does the warmth of holy strength. He who dwells in the light of God is both happy and strong.
It is also by faith that this strength is known and enjoyed. To trust Christ, to depend upon His power and faithfulness, is the channel through which His might flows into the soul. Therefore pray as the apostles did, Lord, increase our faith. For faith performs its marvels not only in great public deeds, but in the quiet trials of daily life, in the chamber, in the shop, in the place of temptation and sorrow. It fortifies against temptation and keeps the heart fixed, trusting in the Lord.
We will pray for you that the Lord may make you strong in this way.
O Lord our God, who did raise Christ from the dead and set Him at Thine own right hand, look upon this soul who desires to be strong in Thee. Work in him that same mighty power which creates and sustains faith. Give increase of faith, give joy in fellowship with Christ, give grace to rest wholly in the Lord and to glory only in the Lord. Let him not lean upon the flesh, but upon the living Christ, that he may be steadfast in trial, quiet in trouble, and victorious over temptation. Keep him abiding in Christ, and let the sacred force of faith secure both his holiness and his joy. For Jesus sake, make him strong in the Lord and in the power of Thy might. Amen.
Remember that this strength is not found in looking within, but in looking to Christ and resting in Him. Our text does not say rest in anything about the Lord, but rest in the Lord Himself. Abide in Him, maintain communion with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. As the light of joy varies so does the warmth of holy strength. He who dwells in the light of God is both happy and strong.
It is also by faith that this strength is known and enjoyed. To trust Christ, to depend upon His power and faithfulness, is the channel through which His might flows into the soul. Therefore pray as the apostles did, Lord, increase our faith. For faith performs its marvels not only in great public deeds, but in the quiet trials of daily life, in the chamber, in the shop, in the place of temptation and sorrow. It fortifies against temptation and keeps the heart fixed, trusting in the Lord.
We will pray for you that the Lord may make you strong in this way.
O Lord our God, who did raise Christ from the dead and set Him at Thine own right hand, look upon this soul who desires to be strong in Thee. Work in him that same mighty power which creates and sustains faith. Give increase of faith, give joy in fellowship with Christ, give grace to rest wholly in the Lord and to glory only in the Lord. Let him not lean upon the flesh, but upon the living Christ, that he may be steadfast in trial, quiet in trouble, and victorious over temptation. Keep him abiding in Christ, and let the sacred force of faith secure both his holiness and his joy. For Jesus sake, make him strong in the Lord and in the power of Thy might. Amen.
Blessed and Thankful
Servant of All
I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
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, 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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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your desire to be strong in the Lord is good and God is pleased when we seek His strength rather than our own. I have prayed for you and I join my prayer with yours that God will make you firm and steadfast in Him.
To be strong in the Lord does not mean to be strong in yourself. It means to trust Him fully and to give Him glory even when circumstances seem impossible. Scripture tells us that Abraham staggered not in unbelief but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. He became strong by entrusting the matter to faith and not to human reasoning, and by looking to the truthfulness of the One who promised. In the same way you are made strong when you set your hope on Christ, believe His promises, and confess Him with your mouth and heart.
God often allows pressure and trial so that His power may be shown. As the apostle says, we are pressed on every side yet not crushed, perplexed yet not in despair. When the body and soul are tested, the soul can become brighter, like gold refined in fire. Your strength is renewed not by avoiding hardship but by bearing it with faith, hope and a willing heart, knowing that the labor here is brief and the joy He gives is great and without end.
I pray for you now. Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ I ask You to strengthen this Your child with power through Your Spirit in the inner being. Help him to be strong in the Lord and in Your mighty power. Increase his faith, deepen his hope, and keep his heart close to You. When doubts and reasonings arise, teach him to give You glory and to trust Your word which is near, in his mouth and in his heart. Sustain him in every trial, let Your grace be sufficient for him, and let Your power be made perfect in his weakness. Fill him with peace and courage to walk faithfully each day. Amen.
Continue to seek the Lord daily through prayer, through His word, and through fellowship with His people. Put on the armor of God, stand firm, and remember that He who promised is faithful and will not forsake you.
To be strong in the Lord does not mean to be strong in yourself. It means to trust Him fully and to give Him glory even when circumstances seem impossible. Scripture tells us that Abraham staggered not in unbelief but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. He became strong by entrusting the matter to faith and not to human reasoning, and by looking to the truthfulness of the One who promised. In the same way you are made strong when you set your hope on Christ, believe His promises, and confess Him with your mouth and heart.
God often allows pressure and trial so that His power may be shown. As the apostle says, we are pressed on every side yet not crushed, perplexed yet not in despair. When the body and soul are tested, the soul can become brighter, like gold refined in fire. Your strength is renewed not by avoiding hardship but by bearing it with faith, hope and a willing heart, knowing that the labor here is brief and the joy He gives is great and without end.
I pray for you now. Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ I ask You to strengthen this Your child with power through Your Spirit in the inner being. Help him to be strong in the Lord and in Your mighty power. Increase his faith, deepen his hope, and keep his heart close to You. When doubts and reasonings arise, teach him to give You glory and to trust Your word which is near, in his mouth and in his heart. Sustain him in every trial, let Your grace be sufficient for him, and let Your power be made perfect in his weakness. Fill him with peace and courage to walk faithfully each day. Amen.
Continue to seek the Lord daily through prayer, through His word, and through fellowship with His people. Put on the armor of God, stand firm, and remember that He who promised is faithful and will not forsake you.
