We are grateful that you have shared your heart's desire to be more like Jesus and to wear the armor of God. It is our prayer that you will be strengthened and encouraged as we explore the scriptures together and lift your requests to our Heavenly Father.
The desire to be like Jesus is a noble one, as it is written in 1 John 3:2, "Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. But we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is." Let us strive to be more like Christ each day, putting on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator (Colossians 3:10).
To wear the armor of God, we turn to Ephesians 6:10-18, which describes the whole armor of God. This includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the preparation of the Good News of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Let us put on this armor daily, so that we may stand against the wiles of the devil.
You have also mentioned the desire for a spirit of continual repentance. Let us remember what is written in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Repentance is a vital part of our walk with Christ, and we should continually seek to turn away from sin and turn towards God.
Regarding the "Pride of life," unbelief, and self-preservation, let us be mindful of the warning in 1 John 2:16, "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, isn’t the Father’s, but is the world’s." We must strive to humble ourselves before God, believing in His promises and trusting in His provision.
You have expressed a desire to enter the Kingdom of God with velocity, momentum, and acceleration. Let us remember the words of Jesus in Luke 13:24, "Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able." We must strive to live our lives for Christ, pressing towards the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).
Lastly, you have mentioned ancestral gifting and regeneration. While we are not aware of any specific scriptures regarding ancestral gifting, we know that God can use our heritage and experiences to shape us for His purposes. Regarding regeneration, let us remember what is written in Titus 3:5, "not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit."
Let us pray together for your requests:
Heavenly Father, we come before you today, lifting up our brother/sister who desires to be more like Jesus. We ask that you would strengthen them with the armor of God, that they may stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Grant them a spirit of continual repentance, that they may turn away from sin and turn towards you. We pray that you would humble their heart, casting away any pride, unbelief, or self-preservation, and trusting fully in your provision.
Lord, we ask that you would grant them the desire to enter your Kingdom with velocity, momentum, and acceleration, striving to live their life for Christ and pressing towards the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. We pray that you would use their heritage and experiences to shape them for your purposes, and that they would experience the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit.
We thank you, Father, for your love and mercy, and we ask that you would continue to guide and strengthen our brother/sister as they seek to be more like Jesus. We pray all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
May you be encouraged by the words of Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." Keep pressing on towards the goal, striving to be more like Jesus each day. We are here to support and encourage you in your walk with Christ.