Category: 2019 Prayers

Worship Worthy Lamb of God

John describes visions depicting
activities in heaven and on earth.
God enthroned, holds a scroll
which is sealed with seven seals.
No one is found worthy to break
the seals and reveal the contents
of the scroll except Lion of Judah.
As the first six seals are broken,
calamities break forth upon the
earth involving warfare, famine,
death, earthquakes and heavenly
disturbances. The kings of earth
know too well the explanation of it
all. For the great day of His wrath is
come & who shall be able to stand?

Lord, grateful for the glimpses
into Christ’s glory in Revelation.
Here we see into the throne room
of heaven, with God orchestrating
all the events. The works is not
spinning out of control for the
God of creation will carry out
His plans as Christ initiates the
final battle with the forces of evil.
Dear Lord, we praise for being
All Holy and Almighty and that
You will defeat all evil in the end.
Thanks that You have good plans
not only in the future but also now.
Lord Jesus, we Bow In Worship;
help us to Reign With You; and
help us to Share the Gospel. Amen.

Lord, we bow down in Worship:
The twenty-four elders fall down
and worship the one who lives
forever and ever. And they lay
their crowns before the throne
and say: You are worthy, O Lord
our God, to receive glory and
honor & power. For You created
everything, and it is for Your
pleasure that they exist and
were created (Rev 4:10-11).
Lord, Thank You for revealing
Your glory being celebrated
in heaven. You are worthy; for
it is for You and because of You
that all things exist. Reveal to us
more glimpses of how infinite,
limitless and majestic You are
so that Your glory is our focus.
Draw us into worship; and we lay
our crowns before You Lord –
all that we’ve done and all that
we are we give to You. Amen.

Lord, we want to Reign With You:
The 24 elders fell down before the
Lamb… And they sang a new song:
You are worthy to take the scroll,
and to open its seals; For You were
slain, and have redeemed us to God
by Your blood… And have made us
kings and priests to our God; and
we shall reign on the earth… Then
I heard the voice of many angels
around the throne with a loud voice:
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
to receive power… and honor and
glory and blessing (Rev 5:8-12).
Lord, Your Word says we are
already a royal priesthood, with
authority to pray and implement
Your mission in this current age.
Increase our Faith that we are
inhabited by the God of the
universe & carry Your presence.
Lord, it’s hard to fathom how we
can reign with You. But we want
to walk in the authority You offer
in this age. So show us how. Amen.

Lord, we will Share the Gospel:
Then everyone… the powerful…
every slave and free person… all
hid themselves in the caves and
among the rocks of the mountains.
And they cried to the mountains
and the rocks: Fall on us and hide
us from the face of the one who
sits on the throne and from the
wrath of the Lamb. For the great
day of their wrath has come, and
who is able to survive?(Rev 6:15-17)
Lord, we long for the day when
we will stand before Your throne.
On that day we will surely
be protected by the Lamb.
The cleansing that began when
we first beloved will be complete
and we will stand as purified pple.
But Lord we don’t want to stand
there alone; call our friends and
loved ones to Yourselves, cleansed
with the blood of the Lamb. Amen.

Revelation, Warning & Hope

We had chronologically meditated
the OT scripture phase by phase,
including Torah Laws and Job;
Conquest to United Kingdom
plus Psalms and Wisdom Poetry;
as well as Divided Kingdom & Exile
including major & minor prophets.
We start the Gospels, with Jesus
presented as the Perfect Servant,
Savior of the world, Messianic King
and the Son of God, before Acts
chronicles Growth of the Church.

Then Apostle Paul encourages and
builds up the church in various ways:
to Romans Justification by Faith;
to Corinthians to Live Rightly;
to Galatians Living by Faith alone;
to Eph Living as Body of Christ;
to Colossians Doctrinal Purity;
to Philippians Unity of the Spirit;
to Ths Serve ahead of 2nd Coming;
before Paul’s pastoral letters and
then pursing Maturity in Hebrews,
Practical Christianity in James,
Maturing thru tough times in 1/2Pet
Walking in Love in the three letters
of John & Keeping the Faith in Jude.

And finally we reach Revelation.
Just as the first book of the Bible
– Genesis – provides the opening
chapter of God’s redemptive
program, so the last book supplies
the conclusions as it describes
the return of Jesus Christ and
the creation of a new heaven
and earth. Revelation portrays
Jesus Christ as the victorious
King and coming Judge. Writing
from exile on the Island of Patmos,
John uses a dramatic series of
symbolic word pictures to capture
the awesome holiness of the
Lamb of God coming to defeat
Satan’s forces and judge the
world in perfect righteousness.

We will meditate Revelation over
four weekends in seven divisions:-
Rev 1-3:God’s Word to 7 Churches
Rev 4-6: Worship God & 7 Seals
Rev 7-9: Seven Trumpets
Rev 10-13: Seven Signs
Rev 14-16: Seven Plagues
Rev 17-19: Seven Dooms
Rev 20-21: Seven New Things
Lookout for them to understand
the holiness and hope in Christ.
Blessings/chris

After greeting the seven churches
in Asia Minor, John describes
how he received his orders to write.
Each church needs a particular
message, and John is commanded
to tailor his exhortation to fit each
scriptural need. Each message
begins with the expression: I know
thy works; each contains a promise
“to him that overcometh”; each
concludes with the warning:
He that hath ear, let him hear what
the Spirit says to the churches.
In short, John sends words of
reproof and reassurance from
Jesus Christ, the Alphs & Omega
to each of the seven churches.

Lord, thank You for the lessons
from the letter to seven churches.
We willingly receive Your charge
to constantly fight against the
temptation to become loveless,
immoral, lenient, compromising,
lifeless or casual about our faith.
Thank You for loving us so much
and wanting relationship with us.
We Purpose to Free From Sin.
We Will Come Back to First Love.
We Want to Draw Near to You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, we will Free From Sin:
All praise to Him who love us
and has freed us from sins by
shedding His blood for us; and
has made us kings and priests
to His God and Father (Rev 1:5-6).
Lord, just the thought of the
sacrifice of You fills me with
thanksgiving and praise of You.
Make my life one that brings
Glory to You and make u smile.
Show me Lord how to live as
a priest and as a king. Help me
speak Your will and live it out
in every situation I see. Amen.

Lord, we come back to first love:
I know all about the things you do.
I have seen your hard work and
your patient endurance… But
I have this complaint against you.
You don’t love me or each other
as you did at first! Look how far
you have fallen from your first love!
Turn back to me again (Rev 2:2-5)
Lord, I confess that I have been
working for You and doing a lot
but have somewhat ease the
simple devotion of loving You.
Thank You that You are ever calling
me back to intimacy with You.
Thank You for your arms that
are open wide to receive me.
Help me to once again abandon
myself to You, to experience Your
unfailing love for me, and to live in
pure devotion to Your heart. Amen.

Lord, we will Draw Near to You:
As many as I love, I rebuke and
chasten. Therefore be zealous
and repent. Behold I stand at
the door and knock. If anyone
Hears My voice and opens the door
I will come in to him and dine with
him and he with Me (Rev 3:19-20)
Lord, You are always near and
always desirous of my attention.
Forgive me for the times I ignore
or push You to the edges of my life.
For You deserve the central place.
Whenever I hear You calling and
knocking, help me to open myself
to You Lord so that I can enjoy
rich intimacy together. Amen.

Be Witnesses of Righteous Judge

Paul writes his 2nd letter to Timothy
from prison with imminent death.
Yet the focus of Paul is not his own
needs but the needs of Timothy
who is pastor of church at Ephesus.
Paul, who has stood Faithfully for
the Lord through his life, passes
on that same challenge to Timothy.
There is no need to fear when
You serve the Lord of the universe
and endure hardship for His sake.

Lord, we’ll Share Your Good News:
A time is coming when people will
no longer listen to sound teaching.
They will follow their own desires &
reject the truth…Don’t Be Afraid of
suffering for the Lord (2Tim4:3-5).
I have Fought the good fight,
I have Finished the race, and
I have Remained FAITHFUL.
And now the prize awaits me,
which the Lord..the Righteous Judge
will give me on… His return (v7-8).
The Lord STOOD with me and gave
me Strength so that I might preach
the Good News for all to hear. And
the Lord will Deliver me (v17-18).

Lord, we are living in the end times
as we see more pestinences, earth
quakes and climatic disasters as
well as lawlessness around the world.
Living for Jesus and sharing the
good news can be challenging.
Cause us Lord to remember Your
commission; and not slack in our
responsibility. And grant us grace
& courage to share Your love. Amen

Lord Jesus, Thank You for all that
You have done for us. In gratitude
we want to further Your kingdom &
grant us courage & determination.
Help me influence others toward
You & steer them to Your direction.
Help me speak words of edification
as well as utter prayers for others.
Help me Remain Faithful running the
race to receive Your crown. Amen.

Lord, Thank You for Your promise to
bring us to Your heavenly Kingdom.
You’ll in fact bring us thro difficulties
in a way that allows us to triumph.
We know You Lord are watching
as You use us to impact the world.
Stand by us, give us strength and
grant us continual deliverances that
boost our confidence to persevere
and Share Your Good News. Amen.

Lord of lords Urges Eternal Mindset

Timothy ministered alongside
             Apostle Paul as missionary and
later received the challenging
assignment of pastoring the
church at Ephesus. Paul’s first
letter resembles a manual for
building church leadership.
It also contains many principles
to impact the lives of others.

Lord, we’ll Fight the Good Fight:
Godliness with Contentment is
great gain…We can take nothing
out of (this world). If we have food,
we’ll be content (1 Tim 6:6-8).
Pursue righteousness, godliness,
faith, love, patience, gentleness.
Fight the Good Fight of Faith…
I urge you… that you keep this
commandment until our Lord
Jesus Christ’s appearing… the King
of kings and Lord of lords (v11-15)
Command those who are rich…
to do good… to be generous and
willing to share. By doing this
they will be storing up treasure
for the future so that they may
experience true life (v17-19).

Lord, You want Contentment to be
the virtue and goal for Your people.
Forgive me Lord for the times
when I get discontented with life.
Teach me to focus on all I have,
rather than on the things that I seem
to lack when comparing with others.
Teach me Lord to make connected
relationship with You & others be
priority over material things. Amen.

Lord, Thank You for Your promise
of eternal life in Your presence.
I realise that the road ahead
may not be easy; but I purpose
to hold fast and stay the course.
Help me not grow weary in the
battles I face. Help me to seek
You continually to Fight the good
fight on my behalf. And grant me
faithfulness & perseverance. Amen.

Lord, thank You for all You have
given including material provision.
Keep me from being covetous,
greedy or selfish. Help me find
balance in the stewardship of the
resources You have put in my care.
Show me practical and creative
ways to use the resources to
do good, to bless others and
to further Your kingdom. Amen.

God who Alone Is Wise & Patient

Timothy ministered alongside
with Paul as a missionary and
later received the challenging
assignment of pastoring the church
at Ephesus. Paul’s first letter
resembles a manual for building
church leadership. More generally,
it’s rich in principles for anyone who
wishes to impact the lives of others

Lord, You are Patient towards Us:
This is a faithful saying that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save
sinners (and) display His Immense
Patience as an example for those
who would believe in Him and
receive eternal life (1Tim 1:15-16).
Now to the King eternal, immortal,
invisible, to God who alone
is Wise, be honour and glory
forever and ever (1Tim 1:17).
(May) the prophetic words spoken
earlier…help you fight well in the
Lord’s battles; having Faith and a
good conscience (v18-19). Amen.

Lord, Thank You for showing mercy
and not treating me as my sins
deserve. Just as You are Patient
toward sinners; help me to Be
Patient towards others. Help me
use my testimony to encourage
others to seek Your mercy and
Your grace. For I know that
what You have done on my life,
You will also do for others. Amen.

Lord, with all the distractions
and obstacles coming against us,
it will be difficult to stay on course
following the Master. When the
going gets tough, I’ll purpose to
Hold on to Your Word for my life.
I won’t depart from it, no matter
what contradictions I hear or think.
Help me to keep focused & pursue
the calling You have given. Amen.

Lord, thank You for all that You
have done for us; and out of
gratitude we want to serve You.
But we realise that right beliefs
and right behaviour are critical.
Help us be wholly committed to U;
help us Be Patient as You are; and
help us Hold On in Faith to Your
Word for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen

God of Peace & Faithfulness

Paul has many pleasant memories
of the days he spent with the infant
Thessalonian church. Their Faith,
hope, love and perseverance
in the face of persecution are
exemplary and Paul’s labours
as a spiritual parent to the fledging
church have been richly rewarded.
He encourages the Thessalonians
to excel in their Faith, increase in
their love, and rejoice always even
as God Promises to Sanctify them.

Lord, we want to Do Your Will:
Rejoice always, pray without
ceasing, in everything give thanks;
for this is the Will Of God in Christ
Jesus for you (1 Thess 5:16-18).
Now may the God of peace Himself
Sanctify You completely; and may
your whole spirit, soul and body
be preserved blameless at the
coming of our Lord Jesus (v23).
He who calls you Is Faithful,
who also Will Do it (v24). Amen.

Lord, it is always Your Will for me
to be joyful and pray often & give
thanks to You in all circumstances.
Help me remember to do Your Will
even when I don’t see yet answers
to prayers as I would like it to be.
For no matter what is happening
in my life, I know Your Will is good
and that You are in control. Amen.

Lord God of peace, do Your holy
work of Sanctification within me.
I want to honour You with my life;
and I want to resist sin each day.
But at same time, I confess some
thing within me is attracted by evil;
so Keep me Lord to be blameless.
Give me a deep love for You and
the zeal for Your glory that will
surpass any impure passion. Amen.

Lord, I sincerely feel that my deepest
longings simply will be fulfilled.
I have brought them to You to do as
You please. Use them to accomplish
Your purposes; and I’m believing that
You will get me where I need to go.
I am now fully available to work
out the calling You have for me.
I know Lord that You are faithful
and that You will do it. Amen.

Keep Faith with Living & True God

Paul has many pleasant memories
of the infant Thessalonian church.
Their Faith, love and perseverance
in persecution are exemplary and
Paul’s labours as a spiritual parent
to the church have been rewarded.
He encourages the Thessalonians
to excel in their Faith, increase in
their love, and rejoice always as
they await the return of the Lord.

Lord, we will Keep Faith In You:
We always thank God for all of
you and pray for you constantly.
We remember before our Father
your work produced By Faith,
your labour prompted by love, and
your endurance inspired by hope
in our Lord Jesus Christ (1Ths 1:2-3)
You received the message with
joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of
the severe suffering… In this way,
you imitated the Lord. As a result,
you have become an example
to all believers in Greece (v6-7).
Your faith toward God has gone out…
how you turned to God from idols
to serve the Living and True God;
and to wait for His Son (v8-10).

Lord, I Thank You for the gift of
direct access to You in Prayer.
Help me to model Apostle Paul
who encourages the Thessalonian
believers for their faith and love.
Bless my loved ones and friends
and draw them into ever closer
relationship with You Lord.
And help me to be faithful in
praying for them regularly. Amen.

Lord Jesus, help us to be like
the Thessalonians in Imitating You
and causing many to believe in You.
Help us Lord to endure suffering
and lead a life of faith in action.
Help us not to be self-centred but
instead be Christ centred and also
consider the interests of others.
For living for You Lord our Master is
really what we ought to do. Amen.

Heavenly Father, we were created
ultimately to honour You as our Lord. 
Exercising Faith helps us do that for
Faith is shown by seeking after You.
And Trusting You to see us through
in hard times brings You glory.
Give us sincere heart as well as
the faith that pursues after You.
Help us give up “idols” but instead
begin to serve You God. Amen.

God who Supplies Your Needs

Despite adverse circumstances,
Philippians is an encouraging
letter in the midst of persecution.
Paul rejoices especially the church’s
steadfast testimony for the gospel.
Though that testimony is threatened
by divisions in the church, Paul is
confident unity will be restored as
they imitate the humility of Christ.
And Apostle Paul urges contentment
for God Will Supply all our needs.

Lord, You Will Provide Our Needs:
Be anxious for nothing but in every
-thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests
be made known to God; and the
peace of God which surpasses
all understanding will guard your
hearts and minds (Phil 4:6-7).
I have learned the secret of being
Content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do all this through Him who
Gives me Strength (Phil 4:12-13).
This same God who takes
care of me Will Supply all your
Needs from his glorious riches,
which have been given to us
in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19). Amen.

Lord, here is my worry and here
is my need. I give them to You,
and ask You to calm my anxious
heart and quiet my racing thoughts.
Help me refuse to think of what-ifs
thoughts; but Center them on Christ
Jesus, His power and sufficiency.
Because I belong to You Lord, I know
that Your peace will guard my heart
and mind. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Lord, Thank You that You are
the God who provides my needs.
Grant me the grace to live joyfully
whether I have much or little.
And grant me Lord the grace to
Be Content in all circumstances.
Thank You for promising that
You will give me the strength
I need to do Your will. Amen.

Lord, Thank You for the promise
to Supply all our needs. That
wonderful guarantee & assurance
enables us to feel secure and
contented in our journey thru life.
For we don’t have to struggle
on our own for the Creator of the
universe covers us. And we are
given access to You because of
what Christ did on the cross. Amen

God Is Able & Will Keep Us

Alarmed by the presence of
false trenching, Jude (who was
the brother of James) exhorts
believers to stand firm for the truth.
He ends his short epistle with
a series of urgent commands:
Remember Christ’s words,
remain in God’s love and seek
to remove erring brothers from
the fiery danger of their ways.

Father, U are Able & Will Keep Us:
Beloved, build yourselves up on
your most holy faith and pray in
the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves
in God’s love… Be merciful to
those who doubt, snatch others
from the fire and save them…
All glory to God, who Is Able
to Keep You from stumbling,
and who will bring you into His
glorious presence innocent of sin
and with great joy. All glory to Him,
who alone is God our Saviour,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Yes, glory, majesty, power
and authority belong to Him,
in the beginning, now, and
forevermore (Jude 20-25). Amen.

Father, as I can be tempted towards
despair, grant me steadfastness
and assurance to persevere in faith.
As sometimes I have felt bitterness
towards situations and people,
increase my understanding & love.
Grant me Lord also the concern
and compassion for those in need.
And at times when I’m fainthearted,
increase my hope and grant me
the solid assurance of the future
to rise above fear. In Jesus’ name.

Father, You are powerful & loving;
and You can keep us from stumbling.
You’re the God who not only saves us
but also never leaves or forsakes us.
You will lead us step by step until
You bring us into Your presence.
And You’re Able to bring good out of
evil & keep everything that we have
committed until the day we see You.
For You Lord are the God whose
promises we can count on. Amen.

Father, Thank You for the great gift
of salvation thru Christ our Lord.
Glory to You the one who is able to
keep me from stumbling and bring
me into Your glorious presence
blameless and with great joy!
Help me Lord to depend on Your
keeping power and strength as
You work within me to please You.
All glory, majesty, power and
authority belong to You from
beginning, now & forever. Amen.