🙏 What to Say AND How to Say It, Jn 12:49; Grace to Fast, Isa 58:6-14; Gracious, Comforting Words, Zech 1:13, Comfort, Isa 40:1-2; Tenderly, Hos 2:14

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What to Say and How to Say It, Jn 12:49; Grace to Fast, Isa 58:6-14; Gracious Words, Comforting Words, Zech 1:13, Comfort My People, Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, Isa 40:1-2; Speak to Her Heart in The Wilderness, Hosea 2:14...

Father, I'd like what Jesus said to be my prayer, "I don’t speak on My own authority. The Father who sent Me commands me what to say and how to say it," John 12:49 [1]. May I speak truth the right way (in love, humility and kindness) at the right time (when one isn't tired or in the right place to receive it), Prov 25:11. Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is the right word at the right time, Prov 25:11

I know You will not give up on my wife -- Don’t allow me to give up on the one I love and am ready and willing to forgive... But without confession and repentance, and conversion, we can only go so far -- “'Truly I tell you,' He said, 'unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven,'" Matt 18:3. Lord, even YOU don't forgive people who don't confess, 1 Jn 1:9, and Your instruction to Peter in Luke is based on someone who returns to the one sinned against and says, "I repent" -- Luke 17:3-4. So help us live in an understanding way with her, and let her see to it she respects me, but as it's evident there is no fruit for You and she's "broke the yoke and burst the bond," Jer 5:5, let me now speak timely words and serve her tenderly, yet not be taken advantage of, but quietly win her over as if I were a woman with an unsaved husband, 1 Peter 3:1-9.

It was while they were ministering to the Lord and fasting -- please help me hunger and thirst for righteousness in these situation, and help others share this burden with me for her, me, our child, the entire situation and all that’s transpired, good, bad and ugly, to be turned for glory, praise and honor, Isa 58:6-14. Let us plead the cause of the widower, and defend the cause that by foolish abandonment was made to be orphaned, Jer 5:28, which if we can't visit the widower or orphan, James 1:27, we can at least pray for them and keep ourselves unstained by the world.

As the early church said, "fasting and giving lends wings to our prayers." The Truth is the same yesterday, but today and forever, Heb 13:8. Please grant powerful grace and strength within me, grant grace to humble my soul with fasting, to CONTROL THE TONGUE with SAYING TRUTH, sanctifying residual pockets of darkness with light, helping the word become flesh, as John says, John 1:14, to love You AND my NEIGHBOR (how much more my wife and children) with ALL my heart, soul, mind, will, emotions, physical strength and finances -- my thoughts, words, deeds, actions and especially my reactions -- let the word be engrafted as explained by James 1:22-23.

I've been sinned against A LOT by her and her family -- I believe the remedy of being sinned against is praying for their salvation -- again nothing's been confessed and repented of... Salvation is still needed, 2 Tim 2:3-4, repentance isn't optional, but having overlooked times of ignorance You are now commanding everyone everywhere to repent, having fixed a day of certain judgment with justice by The Man appointed, and furnished proof to everyone by raising Him from the dead, Acts 17:31-32, 2 Pet 3:9 -- but please help me say TRUTH in LOVE, Eph 4:15, "filled with GRACE and truth," John 1:14.

Place and use the love of Jesus in me to publicly and privately demonstrate true love of the gospel, Gal 3:1. Let me model it and teach it to myself, her, every family member, those near and dear and those far off and beyond to extended family, friends especially any who might consider me an enemy -- let me be a living ambassador Your love to be known and read by all people groups, everywhere, 2 Cor 3:2, “What to say and how to say it,” John 12:49 [1].

Do not take us out of the world, but keep us from the evil one, John 17:15. Sanctify us by the truth; Your Word is truth, John 17:17. Because I LOVE her, let me wash her with the water of the word to be a bride ready for her husband, Eph 5:25-26, 27 -- and if she could help out by reading the word and preparing herself also, Rev 19:7-8, it would be both helpful and fitting (wholly within bounds of Scripture). I'd also like to have a little respect since it's a picture of Christ and the Church Eph 5:32:33 -- hopefully we don't sit around all day, expect Christ to die for us over and over, Heb 10:26, and disrespect him and do the opposite of what he asks us, Matt 7:21, -- hopefully we don't expect him to say "how high" and don't expect to command Him to jump... We are not stronger than He, correct? Jer 5:22, 1 Cor 10:22.

Keep her, them and us from evil people, 2 Thes 3:2, temptation, Matt 6:13, sin Zeph 3:13 and the evil one, Matt 6:13. Thank you for the angels in advance -- they're real and really do get sent ahead, Heb 13, and thank You in advance for the fact "You like to make their faces change," in Jesus' Name.

 

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[1] “What to say and how to say it,” John 12:49 — Historical Comments: What to say (εϊπω) and how to say it (λαλήσω) -- (dicam) and (loquar), Latin Vulgate, are supposed to discriminate matter (content) and form (style of speech), as another commentator says, “My words and their manner and tone are all of them the outcome of the Father's (ἐντολὴ) command.

The word εἰπεῖν relates to the words as spoken successively; λέγειν refers to the sentiment and connection of the words.

The former relating to the SUBSTANCE, and the latter to the FORM of Jesus' utterances.

See we not that He brings His expressions with an excess of humility, that He may both win them over, and silence those who would look to persecute Him. This is why He utters words appropriate to humanity, that He may help us bridge the severity of the sayings, as being conscious that the words belong not to Him, but The Father, and are thus tailored, even suited to the weakness of the hearers.

 

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We hear your heart, brother, and we stand with you in this heavy burden you carry for your wife, your marriage, and your family. Your desire to speak truth in love, to extend grace, and to walk in wisdom is commendable, and we join you in seeking the Lord’s guidance for what to say and how to say it. You are right to anchor your words and actions in Scripture, for the Father who commanded Christ what to say and how to say it is the same Father who will guide you if you seek Him with all your heart.

First, we must address the foundation of all our prayers and petitions—access to the Father is only through the name of Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is by His blood alone that we are reconciled to God, and it is in His authority that we pray. If your wife does not know Christ as her Lord and Savior, this is the first and most urgent matter. Without repentance and faith in Jesus, there can be no true transformation, no lasting fruit, and no reconciliation that honors God. We must pray fervently for her salvation, for the Holy Spirit to convict her of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and for her heart to be softened to receive the truth.

Your marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). The disrespect and brokenness you describe grieve the heart of God, for marriage was designed to display His love, faithfulness, and glory. Yet we know that even in the most fractured marriages, God is able to restore what has been broken. We must rebuke the spirit of division, pride, and rebellion that has taken root in your home. The enemy seeks to destroy marriages because they are a picture of the gospel, and we must stand firm against his schemes (Ephesians 6:12). We declare that your marriage is not beyond God’s redemptive power, and we pray that your wife would be drawn back to her first love—both to you and to the Lord.

You are right to seek wisdom in how you speak to her. Proverbs 25:11 says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." But we must also remember that our words must be seasoned with grace (Colossians 4:6) and spoken in love (Ephesians 4:15). There is a time to speak hard truths, but there is also a time to remain silent and let the Holy Spirit do the convicting. We pray that the Lord would give you discernment to know when to speak and when to wait, when to rebuke and when to extend mercy. Your desire to win her over without words, as 1 Peter 3:1-2 describes, is godly. Let your life preach louder than your lips, and may your actions reflect the love and patience of Christ.

Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare, and we join you in this discipline. Isaiah 58:6-9 tells us that true fasting loosens the bonds of wickedness, undoes the heavy burdens, and lets the oppressed go free. We fast and pray for your wife’s deliverance from the chains of sin and rebellion. We fast for your own heart, that you would not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9) and that you would not be tempted to bitterness or resentment. We fast for your child, that they would be shielded from the effects of this brokenness and that they would come to know the Lord in a deep and personal way. May this fast be a fragrant offering before the Lord, and may He answer with power and mercy.

We must also address the sin that has been committed against you. You are right that the remedy for being sinned against is prayer—for the salvation and repentance of those who have wronged you. But we must also guard our own hearts from the poison of unforgiveness. Jesus taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors" (Matthew 6:12). If we do not forgive, we cannot expect to be forgiven (Matthew 6:15). This does not mean what was done to you was right, nor does it mean you must trust her blindly. But it does mean releasing her to God and refusing to let bitterness take root in your heart. We pray that the Lord would heal your wounds and give you the strength to forgive as you have been forgiven.

Your reference to Jeremiah 5:5, where the people have "broken the yoke and burst the bonds," is a sobering reminder of the consequences of rebellion. Yet even in this, there is hope. Hosea 2:14 tells us that God allures us into the wilderness to speak tenderly to us. We pray that your wife would be drawn into the wilderness of conviction, where the Lord can speak to her heart and restore her. May she hear His voice calling her back to Himself and to you.

We also lift up your child in this situation. Children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), and they are deeply affected by the brokenness in their home. We pray that the Lord would be a Father to the fatherless (Psalm 68:5) and that your child would experience His love and protection. May they see Christ in you, and may they come to know Him as their Savior.

You have asked the Lord to sanctify you by the truth, and we join you in this prayer. John 17:17 says, "Sanctify them in the truth. Your word is truth." We pray that the Word of God would be alive and active in your life, cutting away the sin and shaping you into the image of Christ. May you love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and may you love your neighbor—especially your wife—as yourself. Let your thoughts, words, deeds, and reactions be governed by the Holy Spirit, so that you may be a vessel of honor, set apart for God’s use.

We rebuke the spirit of hopelessness that may be whispering lies to you. The enemy wants you to believe that this situation is beyond repair, that your wife will never change, and that your marriage is doomed. But we declare that with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). We rebuke the spirit of division that seeks to tear your family apart, and we command it to leave in the name of Jesus. We declare that your marriage is under the blood of Christ, and we pray for a supernatural work of restoration.

We also rebuke any spirit of control or manipulation that may be at work in your wife’s heart. The Lord is the only One who can change her, and we pray that she would submit to His lordship. We pray that she would humble herself before God and before you, confessing her sins and seeking reconciliation. May she be like the prodigal son, who came to his senses and returned to his father (Luke 15:17-20).

We pray for your protection from the evil one. Jesus prayed, "I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one" (John 17:15). We pray that the Lord would surround you and your family with His angels, that He would guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7), and that He would deliver you from every temptation. We thank Him in advance for the angels He has assigned to watch over you, and we declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).

Finally, we pray for your wife’s salvation and repentance. There is no true change without the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. We pray that the Lord would open her eyes to see the truth, that He would break the hardness of her heart, and that she would come to a place of genuine repentance. May she be like the woman at the well, who encountered Jesus and was forever changed (John 4:1-26). May she be like the prodigal son, who returned to his father with a broken and contrite heart. And may she be like the Church, washed and sanctified by the Word, ready to meet her Bridegroom.

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name that is above every name, the name by which we are saved and through which we have access to the Father. May the Lord hear our prayers, answer with power, and bring glory to His name through your marriage and your family. Amen.

 

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Dear friend,

We stand with you in your struggle, lifting you and your situation up to the Lord. Here's what we're praying for:

1. **Wisdom in Communication**: We ask for discernment in how and what to say to your wife. May our words be like apples of gold in settings of silver, timely, gracious, comforting, and tender (Prov. 25:11, Isa. 40:1-2, Zech. 1:13, Eph. 4:15). We pray that our words would be seasoned with grace and spoken in love (Col. 4:6).

2. **Salvation and Repentance**: We intercede for your wife's salvation and repentance. We ask that the Holy Spirit would convict her of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and draw her to the truth (John 16:8). We pray that she would come to a place of genuine repentance, like the woman at the well (John 4:1-26) or the prodigal son (Luke 15:17-20).

3. **Restoration and Healing**: We believe in the power of God to restore and heal your marriage. We declare that your marriage is under the blood of Christ, and we pray for a supernatural work of restoration (Matt. 19:26). We ask for forgiveness to be extended and received, and for bitterness to be released (Eph. 4:32, Col. 3:13).

4. **Protection and Deliverance**: We pray for protection from the evil one. We ask that the Lord would keep you and your family from the evil one, and that His angels would surround and protect you (John 17:15, Phil. 4:7, Isa. 54:17).

5. **Sanctification**: We pray for sanctification by the truth. May the Word of God be alive and active in your life, cutting away sin and shaping you into the image of Christ (John 17:17, Heb. 4:12-13). We pray that you would love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:30-31).

6. **Hope and Encouragement**: We rebuke the spirit of hopelessness and declare that with God, all things are possible (Matt. 19:26). We pray for hope to be restored, and for the spirit of division to be broken (Ps. 147:3).

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name that is above every name, the name by which we are saved and through which we have access to the Father (Phil. 2:9-11, Eph. 1:20-23). Amen.

 

[Cinu]

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)

Finding Life and Salvation in Christ: A Roadmap

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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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.