Category: 2019 Prayers

God Gives Assuring Covenant

The writer of Hebrews highlighted
the superiority of Christ by pointing
out the heart of the human problem
is the problem of the human heart.
The old covenant was inadequate
for it was unable to deal permanently
with sin. But God’s new covenant
written in Christ’s blood makes full
provision for the forgiveness of sins.

Lord, we receive Better Covenant:
 He is the one who mediated for
us a far Better Covenant with God,
based on better promises (Heb8:6)
This is the new covenant I will make
… on that day, says the Lord: I will
 put my laws in their minds so they
will understand them, and I will
 Write Them on their hearts so they 
will  obey them. I will be their God,
and they will be my people (v10).
…For all Shall Know Me, from the
least to the greatest (v11). Amen.

Lord, I embrace Your revelation
in scripture; and let me experience
what’s said in Your written words.
I claim every benefit of the Better
Covenant. I want to clearly know
Your will and to be Your people.
You treasure my company; and so
keep our two-way communication
thro reading Your Word & prayer
refreshing each day. Amen.

Father, thank You for lifting me to
intimacy with You through Jesus.
Thank You for the freedom and
rest to realise that through the
new covenant in Christ Jesus
I am enabled to obey Your words.
Empower me to cling to You O Lord
and Write Your Words in my heart.
Open my eyes to see Your great
work in those who believe. Amen.

Father God, You promise I Can
Know You – not just theoretically,
but through the experience of
a genuine relationship with You.
I really want that. And my prayer
is that You would become more
and more real to me as I turn my
thoughts and heart towards You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

God In Control on the Throne

God spoke in times past through
the prophets, but He has reserved
the declaration of His glory for
His Son. By His death, Jesus lifts
mankind into the family of God.
Because of His perfect humanity,
Jesus is qualified to serve as High
Priest for sinful mankind. And He
will bring His people into eternal rest.

Lord,we Approach with confidence:
The word of God is… powerful…
piercing even to the soul and spirit
and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intent of the heart (Heb 4:12).
Let us hold fast our confession. For
we do not have a High Priest who
can’t sympathise with our weakness
but was in all points tempted as we
are yet without sin. Let us therefore
Come Boldly to the throne of
Grace, that we may Obtain Mercy
and Find Grace to help in time
of need (Heb 4:14-16). Amen.

Lord, breathe Your Words into me.
Don’t just teach me Your truth,
fill me with it. Let it shape me
in every way so that I can hear
Your voice in it. Lord, I invite You
to sharply and decisively divide
my own thoughts from Yours and
distinguish Your voice within me.
And let Your Words burn powerfully
in my heart and mind. Amen.

Lord, thanks for facing temptations
and problems and thus understand
our challenges and weaknesses.
Thank You for pouring out Your
life on the cross, for rising again
and reigning at the right hand of
the Father. Your throne is a place
of grace for Your people, where
we can receive Your mercy and
help when we most need it. Amen.

Lord Jesus, thank you that You
understand my weaknesses,
for You have been tempted in
every way and yet did not sin.
Because You understand my
struggles, I know I can come to You
and receive mercy. And help me
approach You with confidence,
knowing that You will help me
in my time of need. Amen.

Keep Up Your Courage

Those who rebelled against God
in the days of the wilderness
wanderings were excluded from
His rest in the Promised Land.
However, for the people of God
today there exists an even better
rest than that – the one His Son
spoke about. Since the promise
of entering His rest still stands,
let’s enter and enjoy it.

Lord, we will Be Courageous:
We are God’s household, if we Keep
Up our Courage & remain confident
in our hope in Christ (Heb 3:6).
That is why today when you hear
the Spirit’s voice, Don’t Harden
Your hearts (Hebrews 3:7-8).
Lord, it is a calling for all of us
to see to it that none of us has
a sinful, Unbelieving heart that
turns from You the living God (v12).

Father, thank You for making
me a part of Your household.
Holy Spirit, fill me and renew
my confidence in Christ Jesus and
in His finished work on the cross.
Strengthen me to keep up courage,
empower me to believe Your Word,
to listen attentively to Your voice
and to remain confident because
my hope is in Christ. Amen.

Lord, You are constantly calling
us towards the place of fruitfulness
and fulfilment that You intend for us.
Yet we find it easy to ignore You or
push Your voice to back of our mind.
Forgive our negligence and
even our rebellious attitude.
Grant us Soft Heart to Listen to You.
And make us sensitive to everything
that You have to say. Amen.

Lord, let me be encouraged in Your
truth. Show me the ways that I can
be instrument of encouragement.
And keep me from any discouraging
actions or words to others each day.
Let me be sensitive to see where
those in my life are discouraged.
Encourage the hearts of my friends.
Encourage the hearts of loved ones.
Keep them from discouragement.
And keep discouraging people
far far away from them. Amen.

Pilgrim Songs of Ascents

The Fifth book of Psalms (107-150)
is similar to Deut being praise and
thanksgiving for God and his Word.
And Ps120-134 are Songs of Ascents
sung by pilgrims on way to Jerusalem
or while ascending Mount Zion.
These psalms will also concern
people who are in journey:
peace (120, 122); help (121).
protection (125, 127) and
provision (123, 124, 126, 127).

Lord, thank You for the psalms of
ascents and Your Word of blessing
to those who meditate on them.
Help us and meet our needs
as we Call on You Lord in Prayer.
For our Help Comes From You;
our true Security Is In You; and
we are Dependent On You. Amen.

Lord, our Help comes from You:
I look up to the mountains,
does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made the heavens & the earth!
He will not let you stumble and fall;
the one who watches over you will
not sleep. The Lord is your keeper…
The Lord shall preserve u from evil.
The Lord shall preserve your going
out and coming in (Ps 121:1-3, 5-8).
Lord, my help comes from You,
who made the earth! Because
You hold me, I’ll not stumble & fall.
Because You Lord watch over me,
I’ll not fear for U care for me. Amen.

Lord, our Security is in You:
Those who trust in the Lord
are as secure as Mount Zion;
they will not be defeated but
will endure forever. Just as
the mountains surround and
protect Jerusalem, so the Lord
surrounds & protects his people,
both now & forever (Psa 125:1-2).
Lord, I put my trust in You today.
You are my security & protection,
my fortress and my hiding place
And I praise You! When troubles
multiply, help me to remember
that You are ever Faithful,
that You will never change,
that You surround & protect me,
both now and forever. Amen.

Lord, we are Dependent on You:
Unless the Lord builds a house,
the work of builders is useless.
Unless the Lord protects a city,
guarding it with sentries will do
no good. It is useless for you to
work so hard, anxiously working
for food to eat; for God gives rest
to his loved ones (Psa 127:1-2).
Lord, I acknowledge that without
dependence and trust in You, all
my work is in vain & effort wasted
I need You to be the foundation
of my life, family and provision
so that the work of my hands
will bear fruit that honours You.
Then I will be able to enjoy
the rest that You give. Amen.

God Gives Light for Your Path

Psalm 119 is the longest psalm
and the longest chapter of the
longest book in the Bible. And
it provides the multifaceted Word
of God. Just as the psalm seems
to go on endlessly as you read its
176 verses, so let your praise and
love for God’s Word be endless
as you make it the focus of your
devotional time today & every day.

Lord, Your Word Directs Our Path:
Your Word I Have Hidden in
my heart that I might not sin
against You. (Psalm 119:11).
Your Word is a lamp for my feet
and a Light for my Path (P119:105).
You are my Refuge and my Shield;
(and) Your Word is my only Source
of Hope (v114). Amen and amen!

Lord, even as I Hide Your Word in
my heart, help me Keep From Sin.
Grant me the wisdom to seek You
and to hide your Word in my heart.
Grant me discernment to apply
Your truth to everyday situations.
Grant me the perseverance and
faith to trust Your Word when l am
going thro difficult times. Amen.

Lord, I will delight in your Word,
to obey it and to commit myself
to walking in the Light it provides.
I praise you that Your Word Lights
the path at my feet so that I don’t
have to wander in the darkness.
Guide me each day with Your Word
so that I will not copy the values
of this world but be transformed
steadily to be more Christlike. Amen

Lord, how grateful I am that You
are my Refuge and my Shield.
Though my perspective is affected
by circumstances, You know the
outcome of Your plans for my life.
And in the midst of difficulties,
Your Word is my Source of Hope.
Help me to Trust in You and hold
to an eternal perspective. Amen.

God Desires Faithful Witnesses

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’s 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
…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 earthquakes as well
as increased lawlessness and man
-made religiosity around the world.
Living for Jesus and sharing the
good news can be challenging.
Cause us 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 purpose 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 that You 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.

God Keeps What’s Committed

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’s no need to fear when
You serve the Lord of the universe
and endure hardship for His sake.

Lord, we will Pray For Others:
I thank God whom I serve with a
clear conscience… as I constantly
remember you in prayers (2Tim 1:3)
For the Spirit God gave us does not
make us timid, but gives us power,
love and self-discipline (v7).
For I know whom I have believed
and am persuaded that He is able
to keep what I have committed
to Him until that Day (2 Tim 1:12).

Lord, Help me to not forget anyone
in prayers, especially those who
are lonely and feel forgotten.
Bring specific people to mind
who need a miracle or deliverance.
Show me who needs to hear
Your voice guiding them. And
enable the people I pray to sense
Your love in their lives. Amen

Lord, what a great promise that
You give us your power. Grant me
the grace that when I turn to you,
I can find the right motivation
of Your love, the necessary
strength of your power and
also the self-discipline I need
to do Your will in a way that
brings you all the glory. Amen.

Lord Father, You are my provider;
Lord Jesus, You are my saviour;
Lord Spirit, You are my sanctifier.
And I dedicate and yield my whole
self to the Lord freely and forever.
At the cross Lord, You saved me;
and in the future, You will lead me.
I affirm that whatever I entrust to U,
You’re Able to keep what You have
Committed against that day. Amen!!

God Desires Eternal Mindedness

Timothy ministered alongside 
Paul     as missionary & later received
 the challenging assignment of
pastoring the church at Ephesus.
 Paul’s 1st 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).
Fight the Good Fight of Faith.
Hold tightly to the eternal life
that God has given you (1T6:11-12)
Command those who are rich not be
arrogant nor put their hope in wealth,
but hope in God, who provides
everything for our enjoyment.
Command them to do good…
to be generous & 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 us for the times when
we get discontented with life.
Teach me to focus on all that I have,
rather than on the things that
lack when competing with others.
Teach me 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.

Be Thankful, Be Godly, Be Example

Timothy ministered alongside
 Paul   as missionary & later received he challenging assignment of
pastoring the church at Ephesus.
Paul’s 1st letter resembles a manual
for building church leadership.
It also contains many principles
to impact the lives of others.

Lord, we aim Be Example of You:
Everything God created is Good
and nothing is to be rejected if it is
received with Thanksgiving (ITim4:4)
Train yourself to Be Godly. For
physical training is of some value,
but godliness for all things (v7-8).
Be An Example to all believers in
what you teach, in the way you live,
in your love, faith and purity (v12).

Lord, Thank U for all the wonderful
pleasures You created for us.
Thank You for Your beautiful
creation; for wind, rain & sunshine.
Thank You for the joy of friendship
and the intimacy of marriage.
Thank You for the enjoyment
of good and nourishing food.
Above all these joys, Thank You
for Your gift of salvation. Amen.

Lord, You want us to Be Godly,
though the world sees & thinks
external image is everything.
Forgive me for the times I’m overly
concerned with external appearance.
Grant me discipline to expend more
time & energy to care for the Soul.
Grant me grace so that You will be
pleased with my thots & intentions
as well as words & actions. Amen.

Lord, enable me to Be Example
of Your love, faith and purity.
Help me not to shy away from
using the gifts that You give me.
Thankful that Your opinion of me
is more important than any other.
Thankful that the work You do 
through me will be effective for 
I depend wholly on You. Amen.

God Desires We Pray For All

Timothy ministered alongside
Paul as missionary & later received
the challenging assignment of
pastoring the church at Ephesus.
Paul’s 1st letter resembles a manual
for building the church leadership.
It also contains many principles
to impact the lives of others.

Lord, we’ll Pray For People In Need:
I exhort First of all that… prayers,
Intercessions and giving of thanks
be made of ALL men. (I Tim 2:1).
(Pray for those) in authority so that
we can live peaceful & quiet lives..
…This pleases God, who wants
everyone to be saved (1Tim 2:2-4)
I want men everywhere to lift up
holy hands in prayer, without
anger and doubting (v8). Amen.

Father, we bring before Almighty You
the troubles of peoples & nations,
the needs of the helpless refugees,
the hopelessness of the starving,
the frustrations of prisoners,
the helplessness of the weak,
the despondency of the weary,
the failing powers of the aged.
Draw near to each of them for
the sake of Christ our Lord, Amen.

Lord, it’s Your desire for all people
to be saved. And it is your will that
believers could enjoy peace thus
enabling them to share the gospel.
So cause us to remember to pray
for civil authorities so that they
govern well and there be peace.
Lord, have mercy on Hong Kong.
And may we use the opportunity
to share Christ to others. Amen.

Lord, we realise that sometimes
Christians quarrel among ourselves.
We get caught up in unimportant
debates and useless arguments.
Help us be so devoted to You that
we maintain oneness of the Spirit,
even if we disagree on certain things.
Help us to be unified in our belief
in Your Word so that we’ll be unified
in our prayers before You. Amen.