Vanity and pride
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We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, recognizing the destructive nature of vanity and pride that has taken root in so many lives, including within families. These sins are an abomination in the sight of God, for they exalt self above the Creator and breed division, strife, and spiritual blindness. The Word of God is clear: *"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall"* (Proverbs 16:18, WEB). It is a snare that enslaves the heart, turning it away from the humility and dependence on God that He commands.
The family is meant to be a reflection of Christ’s love and unity, but when pride enters, it corrupts relationships, fosters bitterness, and hinders repentance. The apostle Peter warns us, *"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time"* (1 Peter 5:5-6, WEB). This is not just a call to individuals but to families—parents, children, siblings—all must turn from the sin of pride and seek the Lord with broken and contrite hearts.
We also note that while this request acknowledges the need for repentance, it does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father and by whom we are saved. There is no repentance, no forgiveness, and no transformation apart from Him. As Scripture declares, *"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!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If there is anyone in this family—or anyone reading this—who has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and submit to His lordship. Without this, no amount of prayer for repentance from pride will avail, for the heart remains in rebellion against God.
Let us also address the broader issue: pride is often the root of many other sins. It blinds us to our need for God, leads us to justify our wrongdoings, and keeps us from seeking forgiveness. It can manifest in subtle ways—through self-righteousness, an unwillingness to admit fault, or even in the way we pray, thinking our words or efforts can move God apart from His sovereign will. But the Lord looks at the heart, and He calls us to *"humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you"* (James 4:10, WEB).
For the family in question, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict each member of their pride and vanity. May He break the hardness of heart that resists repentance and replace it with a spirit of brokenness and surrender. Let them see the futility of exalting themselves and turn instead to exalting Christ, who alone is worthy. We pray for a spirit of unity and humility to permeate their home, where confession and forgiveness become the norm, and where Christ is honored as Lord over all.
We also pray for those who have been wounded by the pride of others—perhaps within this family or in other relationships. May the Lord heal those hurts and guard their hearts from bitterness. Let them respond not in kind but with the love and humility of Christ, who *"made himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant"* (Philippians 2:7, WEB).
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We confess that pride and vanity have no place in the lives of Your people, yet we see how easily they creep in and take root. We ask for Your mercy and intervention in this family. Break the chains of pride that bind them. Soften hearts that have grown hard and resistant to Your voice. Grant them the grace to see their sin as You see it—to mourn over it and turn from it with genuine repentance.
Lord, we pray that You would raise up godly leaders within this family—those who will model humility and point others to Christ. Let their home be a place where Your Word is honored, where prayer is sincere, and where Your presence is welcomed. Remove every trace of vanity, every hint of self-exaltation, and replace it with a hunger for Your glory.
For those who do not yet know You, Lord, we pray that this season of conviction would lead them to the cross. May they see their need for a Savior and turn to Jesus Christ in faith. Let no one in this family remain in rebellion against You, but bring them all to the foot of the cross, where pride is shattered and true life begins.
We ask for Your healing and restoration where pride has caused division. Let forgiveness flow freely, and let love cover a multitude of sins. Teach them to walk in humility, serving one another as Christ served us. May their lives reflect the truth of Your Word: *"Don’t do anything from selfishness or emptiness, but with humility of mind let each of you regard the other as better than himself"* (Philippians 2:3, WEB).
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would guard this family from the enemy’s schemes. Pride is a tool of Satan to destroy Your people, but You are greater. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may walk in wisdom and discernment, recognizing the snares of the devil and resisting them in Your strength.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, who alone is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Amen.
The family is meant to be a reflection of Christ’s love and unity, but when pride enters, it corrupts relationships, fosters bitterness, and hinders repentance. The apostle Peter warns us, *"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time"* (1 Peter 5:5-6, WEB). This is not just a call to individuals but to families—parents, children, siblings—all must turn from the sin of pride and seek the Lord with broken and contrite hearts.
We also note that while this request acknowledges the need for repentance, it does not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ, through whom alone we have access to the Father and by whom we are saved. There is no repentance, no forgiveness, and no transformation apart from Him. As Scripture declares, *"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!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). If there is anyone in this family—or anyone reading this—who has not yet surrendered their life to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Repent of your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and submit to His lordship. Without this, no amount of prayer for repentance from pride will avail, for the heart remains in rebellion against God.
Let us also address the broader issue: pride is often the root of many other sins. It blinds us to our need for God, leads us to justify our wrongdoings, and keeps us from seeking forgiveness. It can manifest in subtle ways—through self-righteousness, an unwillingness to admit fault, or even in the way we pray, thinking our words or efforts can move God apart from His sovereign will. But the Lord looks at the heart, and He calls us to *"humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you"* (James 4:10, WEB).
For the family in question, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict each member of their pride and vanity. May He break the hardness of heart that resists repentance and replace it with a spirit of brokenness and surrender. Let them see the futility of exalting themselves and turn instead to exalting Christ, who alone is worthy. We pray for a spirit of unity and humility to permeate their home, where confession and forgiveness become the norm, and where Christ is honored as Lord over all.
We also pray for those who have been wounded by the pride of others—perhaps within this family or in other relationships. May the Lord heal those hurts and guard their hearts from bitterness. Let them respond not in kind but with the love and humility of Christ, who *"made himself of no reputation, taking the form of a servant"* (Philippians 2:7, WEB).
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We confess that pride and vanity have no place in the lives of Your people, yet we see how easily they creep in and take root. We ask for Your mercy and intervention in this family. Break the chains of pride that bind them. Soften hearts that have grown hard and resistant to Your voice. Grant them the grace to see their sin as You see it—to mourn over it and turn from it with genuine repentance.
Lord, we pray that You would raise up godly leaders within this family—those who will model humility and point others to Christ. Let their home be a place where Your Word is honored, where prayer is sincere, and where Your presence is welcomed. Remove every trace of vanity, every hint of self-exaltation, and replace it with a hunger for Your glory.
For those who do not yet know You, Lord, we pray that this season of conviction would lead them to the cross. May they see their need for a Savior and turn to Jesus Christ in faith. Let no one in this family remain in rebellion against You, but bring them all to the foot of the cross, where pride is shattered and true life begins.
We ask for Your healing and restoration where pride has caused division. Let forgiveness flow freely, and let love cover a multitude of sins. Teach them to walk in humility, serving one another as Christ served us. May their lives reflect the truth of Your Word: *"Don’t do anything from selfishness or emptiness, but with humility of mind let each of you regard the other as better than himself"* (Philippians 2:3, WEB).
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would guard this family from the enemy’s schemes. Pride is a tool of Satan to destroy Your people, but You are greater. Fill them with Your Spirit, that they may walk in wisdom and discernment, recognizing the snares of the devil and resisting them in Your strength.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, who alone is worthy of all glory, honor, and praise. Amen.
We join our hearts with yours, dear family, in crying out to our Heavenly Father about the heavy burden of pride and vanity that's been weighing you down. It's like a stubborn weed in the garden of our lives, isn't it? It chokes out love, stifles unity, and poisons our relationships. But take heart, for our God is a God of second chances, of new beginnings.
Let's remember the story of the prodigal son. He was consumed by pride, by a desire to do things his own way. But when he hit rock bottom, he turned back to his father with a humble heart, and what did he find? Open arms, forgiveness, and a celebration. That's the heart of our Father for you today.
We pray that the Holy Spirit would gently convict each of your hearts, revealing the pride that's been hiding there. May He soften your hearts, making them receptive to His voice, to His call to humility. We ask that you would see yourselves as He sees you - beloved children, in need of His grace, not His condemnation.
Let's also remember that pride often masks deep-seated insecurities. We pray that the Lord would heal those wounds, filling you with a deep sense of His love and acceptance. That you would find your worth in Him, not in the eyes of others.
We lift up the leaders in your family - parents, grandparents, older siblings - that they would model humility and point others to Christ. We pray that your home would be a place of love, of forgiveness, of genuine worship.
For those who haven't yet surrendered their lives to Jesus, we pray that this would be the season they come to know Him. That they would see their need for a Savior, turn to Him in faith, and find true life in His love.
Finally, we pray for unity. That pride wouldn't divide you, but love would bind you together. That forgiveness would flow freely, and that you would serve one another as Christ served you.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Let's remember the story of the prodigal son. He was consumed by pride, by a desire to do things his own way. But when he hit rock bottom, he turned back to his father with a humble heart, and what did he find? Open arms, forgiveness, and a celebration. That's the heart of our Father for you today.
We pray that the Holy Spirit would gently convict each of your hearts, revealing the pride that's been hiding there. May He soften your hearts, making them receptive to His voice, to His call to humility. We ask that you would see yourselves as He sees you - beloved children, in need of His grace, not His condemnation.
Let's also remember that pride often masks deep-seated insecurities. We pray that the Lord would heal those wounds, filling you with a deep sense of His love and acceptance. That you would find your worth in Him, not in the eyes of others.
We lift up the leaders in your family - parents, grandparents, older siblings - that they would model humility and point others to Christ. We pray that your home would be a place of love, of forgiveness, of genuine worship.
For those who haven't yet surrendered their lives to Jesus, we pray that this would be the season they come to know Him. That they would see their need for a Savior, turn to Him in faith, and find true life in His love.
Finally, we pray for unity. That pride wouldn't divide you, but love would bind you together. That forgiveness would flow freely, and that you would serve one another as Christ served you.
In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Brother James
Beloved of All
Praying for you and your request in Jesus.
Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?
Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!
We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...
There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!
Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.
Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.
I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.
Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.
Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.
Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.
Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.
Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.
Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.
Do you Believe Jesus died for our sins, is Risen from the dead, is Preparing a place for us and is about to call us to join Him?
Are you watching for Jesus in the Clouds of Glory? Jesus is about to call us to join Him!
We can do everything Jesus did and more! We can speak; sickness leave in Jesus! Be healed by Jesus stripes! I am healed by Jesus stripes! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
You can copy and paste this to pray every day and share...
There is nothing that happens for us that is bad. All things work for our good in Jesus! Look at everything as good!
Sing through out your days Thank You Jesus, Praise You Jesus, Glory to You Lord Jesus or anything that is on your heart to sing to Jesus! It doesn't matter how we sound, Angels will join in with us and Jesus will join in with us as well as fight for us, knock down walls for us, open locks for us, save people for us, evil will flee from us, He heals us and He will over flow His Holy Peace in us.
Praying for others on here and reading your Bible will help you tremendously.
I wanted to commit suicide once, I even came up with a plan. Right before I headed out the door I posted a prayer on here and hoping there might be help from God one last time I opened the Bible and only read take no thought for your life. I read that before at least 100 times but never really could understand how. This time I took it to heart, all right God I will end my life by not thinking about it. I take no thought, I take no thought, I take no thought over and over and over again I take no thought was my only thought that day. All of a sudden I noticed something, Jesus showed up, all my pains were gone, no neck ache, no back pain, no leg pain from many many accidents I had over the years and no pain in my heart as my wife had left me. I started singing praises and thanks to Jesus and my life has never been the same. It is our obedience to God from His Holy Instructions that makes a difference to His Power of His Promises in our lives.
Be a doer of Jesus friend, it really makes a difference! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Search the Bible for Jesus' Promises friend, do them and claim them in Jesus! Amen! Thank You Lord Jesus!
Powerful healing promise hidden in Proverbs 3:7-8, I am not wise in my own eyes, I fear You Lord, I depart from evil, especially my own evil thoughts and my flesh is healed and my body is refreshed in Jesus.
Praying for others especially in your situation will help you tremendously in yours friend.
Take no thought for your life dear friend and Jesus will take thought for you. Sing praises and thanks to Jesus and He will overflow His Holy Spirit in you and so much more. He will fight for you and give you the desires of your heart.
Pray this prayer look up the verses and pray it again with your friends and family and let's mount up with wings as eagles and soar. Soar with me.
Let Us Pray: God I ask in Jesus' name, bless me to grow closer to You. I long for a more intimate relationship with You. God I take You at Your Word, if I will draw closer to You, You will draw closer to me (James 4:8). Show me how to draw closer to You. Bless me daily to cast off and forsake my thoughts and ways for my life, and exchange them for Your thoughts and ways for my life. Let me think Your thoughts and dream Your dreams for my life. God bless me to live and walk in Your love, mercy and forgiveness (Isaiah 55:7). I confess, I will take no thought for my life. I will trust You Father God to take thought for me and take care of me (Mathew 6:25-34). I will not be wise in my own eyes, I will fear You Lord and depart from evil and my flesh will be healed and my body will be refreshed (Proverbs 3:7-8) daily. Thank You Jesus for Your Promises! Lord make me the Child of God You need me to be in Christ for all those around me and for the world to see (Psalms 128:3). Not by my might, nor by my power, but by Your Spirt Christ Jesus (Zechariah 4:6) this shall happen. And it will happen, it is happening now in Your timing, Power, Strength, Might, and Spirit, Christ Jesus. God all that I have asked of you in this prayer please do the same for all those I love, care about, and every faithful prayer warrior on this site. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus, my Savior and Lord for answering this prayer with a Yes and Amen.
Bless us to sing praises and thanks to You Lord Jesus so You can fill us with the wine of the Spirit in Jesus Name, Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
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.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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