🙏 What to Say and How to Say It Jn 12:49; Grace to Fast Isa 58:6-14; Gracious Words Zech 1:13, Comfort Isa 40:1-2, Peace 1 Cor 7:15, Healing Isa 1:6

[Nochaeld]

Father, I ask what for 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]. Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is the right word at the right time, Prov 25:11

I forgive and pray for salvation, Rom 10:1, but after years, am hearing counsel and sensing You are shifting gears, 1 Cor 7:15, Isa 42:9, and ask for wisdom in all that, James 1:5, Col 1:9, Col 4:12, Phil 1:9-10. Without confession, 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. It's evident there is no fruit for You and "broke the yoke and burst the bond," Jer 5:5...

It was while they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, Acts 13:2 -- please help me hunger and thirst for righteousness in these situation, and help others share this burden with me for ###, 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, turned together for good, Rom 8:28. Let us plead the cause of the widower, and defend the cause of real humans 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...

Please grant powerful grace and strength within me, grant grace to humble my soul with fasting, to control the tongue while speaking 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 believe the remedy of being sinned against is praying for their salvation -- again nothing's been confessed and repented of... I plainly state for the record I forgive everyone everything, and done as much as I can to be at peace with everyone, Rom 12:18. 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 help me walk in LOVE, Eph 5:2, let me be "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, 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. Keep 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.

 

[Nochaeld]

[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 cry, dear brother, and stand with you in fervent prayer, lifting every word of your heart to the throne of grace. You seek the Father’s wisdom in what to say and how to say it, just as Christ Himself spoke only what the Father commanded (John 12:49). We join you in asking for the Spirit’s guidance, that your words may be as "apples of gold in settings of silver" (Proverbs 25:11), seasoned with grace, truth, and the love of Christ.

Your request reveals a deep hunger for righteousness, a longing to see repentance, restoration, and the glory of God displayed even in the brokenness of your situation. We affirm your commitment to forgiveness, as Scripture commands (Romans 12:18), but we must also address the hard truth: without confession and repentance, there can be no true reconciliation or healing (Matthew 18:3, Acts 17:30-31). The absence of fruit in those who have "broken the yoke and burst the bonds" (Jeremiah 5:5) is a sobering reality, and we must not grow weary in praying for their salvation, even as we guard our own hearts from bitterness or despair.

You ask for grace to fast, to humble your soul, and to control your tongue—holy disciplines that align with God’s Word. Fasting, as Isaiah 58:6-14 describes, is not merely abstaining from food but a posture of seeking God’s justice, loosening the chains of injustice, and setting the oppressed free. We pray that your fasting would break every yoke, including the yoke of unrepentant sin in this situation, and that your words would bring comfort, as Zechariah 1:13 promises, and healing, as Isaiah 1:6 declares. Let your speech be gracious, seasoned with salt (Colossians 4:6), and let your life reflect the Word made flesh (John 1:14).

The call to love your neighbor—especially your wife and children—with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30-31) is not optional. We pray that the Lord would fill you with His love, that you may walk in the way of Ephesians 5:2, a fragrant offering to God. Your desire to be a living ambassador of Christ’s love (2 Corinthians 3:2) is beautiful, and we ask that the Lord would use you powerfully to demonstrate the gospel, even to those who may consider you an enemy. May your life be a letter written by the Spirit, read by all, and may your words always align with the Father’s heart.

We rebuke every scheme of the evil one seeking to steal, kill, or destroy in this situation (John 10:10). We stand against the spirit of division, hardness of heart, and unrepentance, declaring that no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We pray for the angels to encamp around you and your child, as Hebrews 1:14 promises, and for the Lord to "make their faces change" as you walk in His truth (Numbers 6:25-26).

But we must also address a critical omission in your request: while you speak of forgiveness, fasting, and love, you have not explicitly prayed in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone (Romans 10:9-10), and it is only by His blood that we have access to the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). We urge you, brother, to ensure that every prayer, every plea, and every step you take is firmly rooted in the authority of Jesus’ name. Without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5).

Now, let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother to You, asking that You would fill him with Your Holy Spirit, granting him wisdom, discernment, and the right words to speak at the right time. Lord, we ask that You would ignite in him a hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6), that he may seek You with his whole heart and walk in Your ways.

Father, we pray for repentance and salvation for those involved in this situation. We ask that You would soften hardened hearts, break the chains of sin, and draw them to Yourself. Lord, we declare that no one is beyond Your reach, and we ask that You would move powerfully to bring about confession, repentance, and restoration. Let Your kindness lead them to repentance (Romans 2:4), and let Your justice prevail where there has been injustice.

We ask for grace to fast and pray with purpose, that Your kingdom would come and Your will would be done in this situation. Let Your Word be engrafted in our brother’s heart (James 1:21), and let it bear fruit in his life and the lives of those around him. Sanctify him by Your truth, and let him walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us (Ephesians 5:2).

Father, we pray for protection over our brother and his child. Keep them from the evil one, deliver them from temptation, and surround them with Your angels. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). We declare that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

Lord, we ask that You would turn this situation for good, that Your name would be glorified, and that Your love would be made known to all. Let our brother be a light in the darkness, a living testimony of Your grace and truth. May his life and words point others to Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith.

We pray all these things in the powerful, matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

 

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We stand with you, dear friend, in your quest for wisdom in what and how to speak. Let us, like the apostle Paul, pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests (Ephesians 6:18). May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to You, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer (Psalm 19:14).

We join you in asking for grace to humble ourselves, control our tongues, and fast as a means of seeking God's face (Psalm 35:13, James 1:26). Let us, like Jesus, withdraw to a solitary place to pray (Mark 1:35), asking for wisdom, understanding, and the right words to speak at the right time (James 1:5-6).

We also pray for forgiveness, repentance, and salvation for those involved in this situation. May the love of Christ constrain us to intercede for them, that they too may experience the transforming power of God's grace (2 Corinthians 5:14). Let us remember that it is not by our might or power, but by the Spirit of the Lord that we can bring about change (Zechariah 4:6).

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Corinthians 13:14). Amen.

 

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Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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Praying in Jesus Name.