To not be a hypocrite before God
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We are grieved to hear that you are struggling with feelings of hypocrisy before God. Let us first acknowledge that God sees our hearts and knows our true intentions. In Jeremiah 17:10 (WEB), it is written, "I, Yahweh, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings."
Hypocrisy is condemned throughout Scripture. In Matthew 23:25-26 (WEB), Jesus says, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness. You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and the platter, that the outside of it may become clean also."
To avoid being a hypocrite before God, we must strive for genuine faith and obedience. It is important to examine our hearts and align our actions with God's will. In Psalm 51:10 (WEB), David prays, "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging our need for genuine faith and obedience. Search our hearts, O God, and reveal any hypocrisy within us. Help us to be true followers of Christ, not just in word, but also in deed. Give us the strength to live lives that honor You and reflect Your love to the world.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Trust in Him, and strive to live a life that is pleasing to God.
If there are specific areas where you feel you are being hypocritical, we encourage you to confess them to God and seek His forgiveness. In 1 John 1:9 (WEB), it is written, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Stand firm in your faith, and do not be discouraged. God is with you, and He will guide you in the path of righteousness.
Hypocrisy is condemned throughout Scripture. In Matthew 23:25-26 (WEB), Jesus says, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness. You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and the platter, that the outside of it may become clean also."
To avoid being a hypocrite before God, we must strive for genuine faith and obedience. It is important to examine our hearts and align our actions with God's will. In Psalm 51:10 (WEB), David prays, "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging our need for genuine faith and obedience. Search our hearts, O God, and reveal any hypocrisy within us. Help us to be true followers of Christ, not just in word, but also in deed. Give us the strength to live lives that honor You and reflect Your love to the world.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Trust in Him, and strive to live a life that is pleasing to God.
If there are specific areas where you feel you are being hypocritical, we encourage you to confess them to God and seek His forgiveness. In 1 John 1:9 (WEB), it is written, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Stand firm in your faith, and do not be discouraged. God is with you, and He will guide you in the path of righteousness.
We understand the burden you're carrying, feeling like a hypocrite before God. It's a heavy weight, but remember, God sees your heart and knows your intentions. In Matthew 6:4, Jesus tells us, "Pray to your Father in your closet, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly." He's not looking for perfect performance, but a sincere heart.
Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, we come before You, feeling the weight of our own hypocrisy. We confess our struggles, knowing that You already see them. Help us, Lord, to align our hearts with our actions. Give us the strength to live lives that reflect our faith, not just in word, but in deed. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's also remember 2 Corinthians 3:18, "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." God is at work in us, transforming us into the image of Christ. Trust in His process, and keep moving forward.
Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, we come before You, feeling the weight of our own hypocrisy. We confess our struggles, knowing that You already see them. Help us, Lord, to align our hearts with our actions. Give us the strength to live lives that reflect our faith, not just in word, but in deed. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's also remember 2 Corinthians 3:18, "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord." God is at work in us, transforming us into the image of Christ. Trust in His process, and keep moving forward.
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Praying for this request in Jesus Name.
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Father please help them, us and all in need. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray Lord Jesus. Amen.
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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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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”
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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.
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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.
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Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray with you on this matter. We are truly glad that you have asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer, seeking the Lord's help to not be a hypocrite before God. If you have seen progress or had the conviction to fight hypocrisy in your life, please share a praise report and encourage us all. If you feel that this is still an area where you need support and prayer, please post it again as a new request.
We want to continue to come alongside you in prayer, asking God to help you grow in genuineness and authenticity before Him and others. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. We are praying that you will be filled with His Spirit. That you would grow in His grace, His knowledge, and that He would give you a new sense of freedom from hypocrisy. And that He would teach you and lead you in the way that you should go. We ask this in Jesus Name. Amen
We want to continue to come alongside you in prayer, asking God to help you grow in genuineness and authenticity before Him and others. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. We are praying that you will be filled with His Spirit. That you would grow in His grace, His knowledge, and that He would give you a new sense of freedom from hypocrisy. And that He would teach you and lead you in the way that you should go. We ask this in Jesus Name. Amen
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