🙏 Wisdom to Choose What’s Best, Knowledge of God's Will, Col 1:9-12, Col 4:12; Love Abounds in Discernment, Phil 1:9-10; Prevent Sin & Evil, Mt 6:13

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Perfect Father, we thank You we can pray in accord with the apostolic prayers, asking, “May our LOVE ABOUND still MORE and MORE in ALL KNOWLEDGE and PROFOUND DISCERNMENT, so we DISCERN between the things that differ ( those things which are highest, most excellent, and different from all earthly things -- PERFECT --which transforms us by the renewing of our minds, as DISCERN what the will of God is, that which is good, acceptable and PERFECT, c.f. Rom 12:2, extremely similar language and idea), in order to be sincere and blameless (without anything in our lives that can give offense to The Gospel), Phil 1:9-10, (See Matt 5:45, where we show ourselves to be children of Our Father in Heaven [who is Perfect, Matt 5:48], and Lk 6:35, where we will be called Children of The Most High, bearing His image by showing what He is like), Gen 1:27

"FILL US with the knowledge of Your Will, in ALL spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we walk in a manner WORTHY of You, LORD, pleasing You in EVERY way, bearing fruit in EVERY good work, growing by INCREASING in the knowledge of God; STRENGTHENED with ALL POWER, by The MIGHT of YOUR GLORY, to ATTAIN ALL STEADFASTNESS and PATIENCE; JOYOUSLY giving THANKS to YOU, who QUALIFIED US to share in the INHERITANCE of the saints in light," Col 1:9-12.

Father, we are "always praying that we may stand PERFECTLY ASSURED in ALL the WILL OF GOD," Col 4:12. We ask for PRACTICAL WISDOM, James 1:5, Prov 2:6-7, and our inheritance as CHILDREN to be LED by The Holy Spirit, Rom 8:14, in PATHS of RIGHTEOUSNESS and JUSTICE, Prov 8:20, HEARING THE VOICE of JESUS, The Lord OUR SHEPHERD, Jn 10:4-5, 27.

Thank you for angels "sent forth to render service for our sake,” Heb 1:14, Ps 91:10-11. Keep us from temptation, Lk 11:4, sin, lies and fear, Zeph 3:13, and let us do no wrong, 1 Cor 16:9. Deliver us from evil, Matt 6:13, keep us from evil people & the evil one, 2Thes 3:2-3. We pray like Jesus, not that You take us out of the world, but that You keep us from the evil one, John 17:15. Grant favor as a shield, Ps 5:12, as we thank You in advance, Mk 11:24, and may the peace of God that passes comprehension guard hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, Phil 4:6-7, 2 in whom all the promises are yes and amen, Cor 1:20. In Jesus' Name, Jn 14:13-14.

 

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We join our hearts with yours in seeking the wisdom and discernment that comes only from the Lord. Your prayer is deeply aligned with Scripture, and we stand with you in asking God to fill us with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. As Colossians 1:9-10 reminds us, "For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

We recognize that true wisdom is not merely intellectual but is rooted in a deep, abiding relationship with Christ. It is through His Spirit that we are led into all truth (John 16:13), and it is by His Word that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). We pray that as you seek God’s will, He would grant you practical wisdom, as James 1:5 promises: "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him." May you walk in paths of righteousness, hearing the voice of Jesus, your Shepherd, who leads you beside still waters and restores your soul (Psalm 23:2-3).

We also lift up the need for protection from temptation, sin, and the schemes of the evil one. As Jesus taught us to pray, "Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" (Matthew 6:13). We stand firm in the truth that God is faithful, and He will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, but will provide a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). We pray that you would be strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience (Colossians 1:11). May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

Let us also remember that our love must abound in knowledge and discernment, so that we may approve the things that are excellent and be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ (Philippians 1:9-10). This means walking in a manner worthy of the Lord, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God. It means rejecting the lies of the world and standing firm in the truth of His Word. We pray that you would be filled with the Spirit, led by Him, and empowered to live a life that reflects the holiness and perfection of our Heavenly Father (Matthew 5:48).

Father, we thank You for the promise that if we ask anything according to Your will, You hear us (1 John 5:14). We ask that You would fill us with the knowledge of Your will, that we may walk in a manner pleasing to You. Strengthen us with Your power, deliver us from evil, and grant us the wisdom to discern Your perfect will. May our love abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that we may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can approach You, and it is only through Him that we have access to Your throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). Amen.

 

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We understand the weight of seeking God’s will in the decisions before us. It’s not always easy to know which path to take, but we’re reminded that He’s promised to guide us when we ask Him for wisdom. Let’s trust that as we seek Him first, He’ll make our steps clear, even when the way isn’t immediately obvious.

May the Lord open doors that no one can shut and close those that aren’t for our good. Give us the courage to follow where He leads, even when it’s hard, and the peace to rest in His timing.

Father, we ask for Your wisdom to shine in every choice we make. Lead us by Your Spirit, guard our hearts from doubt, and help us to walk in the confidence that You’re working all things for our good. May we see Your hand at work, even in the smallest details. In Jesus’ name.