Category: 2019 Prayers

Thank God for All Things New

Following the catastrophic
judgments of the seven vials,
John sees the doom of Babylon.
And a great multitude sings but
praises to God in anticipation of
the marriage supper of the Lamb.
A white horse emerges, mounted
by the King of Kings who destroys
the beast and the false prophet..
setting the stage for the coming
of a new heaven and new earth.
Once again God and his people
live in intimate fellowship. Amen.

Lord, You make All Things New:
And I heard a loud voice from the
throne saying: Look God’s dwelling
place is now among the people,
and He Will Dwell with them…
And God will wipe every tear from
their eyes. There will be no more
death or mourning or pain, for the
former things have passed away.
… I am making everything New!
… these words are trustworthy
and true (Rev 21:3-5). And …
the glory of God illuminates
the city and the Lamb is its light.
The nations of the earth will
Walk in its Light (v23-24). Amen.

Lord, despite the promise that
You are always with me, the fact
is that sometimes I can’t sense
Your presence. So encourage
me and sustain me with the
promise that one day I will see
You face-to-face; and that
I will dwell with You forever.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Father, when I am sad, keep me
from despair. And remind me that
Christ has defeated sin & death.
The day is coming when the world
will be put right and all sorrow
will cease. Praise You holy name.
And Thank you for the promise
of making everything new.
Thank You for making heaven
a place of infinite joy. Amen.

Lord, help me to see not just
the present challenges, but also
the future that You have planned
for me. Flood my mind and heart
with Your light. Grant me wisdom
and help me find my way out of
dark places. Illuminate Your Word
and comfort me and assure me
that a wonderful future awaits.
Help me to take the long-term
view & keep me from impatience
& faithlessness. In His name, Amen

Thank God for Victory Over Evil

Following the catastrophic
judgments of the seven vials,
John sees the doom of Babylon.
And a great multitude sings but
praises to God in anticipation of
the marriage supper of the Lamb.
A white horse emerges, mounted
by the King of Kings who destroys
the beast and the false prophet..
setting the stage for the coming
of a new heaven and new earth.
Once again God and his people
live in intimate fellowship. Amen.

Lord, You Triumph Over Evil:
Then I saw an angel coming down
from heaven with the key to the
bottomless pit and a heavy chain
in his hand. He seized the dragon..
who is the devil and bound him
in chains (Rev 20:1-2). The Devil
who betrayed them was thrown into
the lake of fire… joining the beast
and the false prophets. There they
will be tormented forever & ever.
And I saw a great white throne,
and I saw the one who was
sitting on it (v10-11). Amen.

Father God, I give you all the praise
because you are still on the throne
and have already overcome the
enemy. Grant me courage and
a strong heart to keep pressing
on, to fix my eyes on Christ Jesus
and to rejoice in You, knowing
that You Triumph Over Evil and
that U make All Things New. Amen

Sovereign God, You are on the
throne. You have already overcome
the enemy and you are the victor.
Living in the end times, may I
spend less time worrying about
a defeated enemy and more time
concerned about those who need
the truth. Help me remember
that time is limited and how I play
the game of life is critical. Amen.

Lord, the revelation on end times
is both a warning to Christians
who have grown apathetic and
an encouragement to those who
are faithfully enduring struggles.
It reassures us that good will
triumph over evil, gives us hope
as we face difficulties & guides us
when we’re wavering in our faith.
Lord, we praise You for being in
control & rejoice that U reign. Amen

Thank God for His Forgiveness

Apostle John who enjoys delightful
fellowship with God, desires that
his spiritual children enjoy the same
fellowship & writes IJn telling them
how: God is Light and to be in
fellowship with Him means walking
in the light of His commandments.
God is love, and thus His children
must walk in love. And God is life,
and those who desire fellowship
with Him must possess spiritual
life, which begins with spiritual
birth through faith in Jesus Christ.

Lord, we’ll Confess & You Forgive:
If we claim to be without sin,
we deceive ourselves
and the truth is not in us.
If we confess our sins, He is
faithful and just and will forgive
us our sins and purify us from
all unrighteousness (1 John 1:8-9)
Whoever conceals their sins
does not prosper, but the ones
who confesses & renounces them
finds mercy (Prov 28:13) Amen.

Lord, You say that if we claim
to be sinless we’re only fooling
ourselves; for our old nature
still exists. Give me an attitude
of discernment and humility,
so that when I sin I will know it
and desire to be cleansed of it.
Thank U Lord for Your forgiveness
which removes sins as far as
the east is from the west; and
U remember them no more. Amen

Lord, I confess my sins before You.
Thank You that You are faithful
to forgive them and to cleanse
me from all the effects of them.
If there is sin in my life that I am
no seeing, reveal it to me so that
I can confess it before You and
be purified of all unrighteousness.
For I want to live in the wholeness
of complete forgiveness. Amen.

Lord, give me strength of character
to take responsibility for wrong
actions and not to blame others.
Please forgive me when I’m wrong;
for You promise when I confess
my sins to You, You will forgive
me and cleanse me. And Thanks
for your promise of grace & mercy
when we confess & renounce sin.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Thk God for Enabling Godly Living

Peter’s second letter teaches
opposing internal spiritual struggles
and attacks by Satan with the
knowledge of the truth. Peter warns
against apostasy within the church,
moral perversions and the denial of
Christ’s return that false teachers
propagate. He exhorts his readers
to grow in grace and knowledge
that come through Jesus Christ,
thereby gaining strength to
resist error and avoid heresy.

Lord, You Enable Godly Living:
By His divine power, God has given
us everything we need for living
a godly life. We have received
all of this by coming to know Him,
the one who called us to Himself.
He has given us great & precious
promises; which enable you to
share His divine nature (2Pet 1:3-4)
And so we have the prophetic
Word confirmed, which you
do well to heed as a light that
shines in a dark place (v19) Amen

Father God, bless me with grace
& peace as I come to know Jesus
more and more. Open my eyes
and teach me how to develop a
more intimate relationship with U.
You promise Lord that as we get
to know Jesus better, His divine
power will give us everything
we need for living a godly life.
Help me grow spiritually; so that
I may live wholly for You. Amen.

Lord Jesus, as I purpose to be
diligent in Christian growth, help
me keep on knowing more of You.
Help me remember what You teach
& be diligent in faithful obedience.
Thank You that in Your goodness,
U not only Rescue but also Free
me. And I claim your promises:
that You Give us Godly Nature and
that You Enable Godly Living. Amen

Holy Spirit, teach me how to tap
into Your divine power so that I will
not lack anything that You offer.
Fill me continually Lord, and be
ever present within me; for I want to experience You more & more.
Increase daily the evidence of
Your presence in my life. And make
Your home in me so that I can
become a clear demonstration
of Your power & goodness. Amen

Thank God for Living Hope

Peter writes to scattered Jewish
Christians who are undergoing
intense persecution for their faith.
God has begotten us again unto a
Living Hope. So don’t be surprised
when suffering comes your way;
prepare & respond to it correctly.
Purpose to do what is right; by
Imitating Christ in your submissive
spirit. And God will richly reward
you when the trials of life are over.

Lord, we Claim Our Inheritance:
Praise be to the God…In His Great
Mercy He has given us new birth
into a Living Hope through the
resurrection of Christ fr the dead
into an inheritance that can never
perish… This inheritance is kept
in heaven for you (1Pet 1:3-4).
Now for a little while you may
have had to suffer grief in all
kinds of trials. These have come
so that the proven genuineness
of your faith – of Greater Worth
than gold…may result in praise,
glory and honour when Jesus
Christ is revealed (v6-7) Amen.

Father, Thank You that it’s because
of Your Boundless Mercy that
I have the privilege of being born
again in Christ. Thank You for
giving Your Son to die for me
so that I could become your child.
Thank You that I can look forward
to a Priceless Inheritance with You,
an inheritance that can never
perish, spoil or fade. Amen.

Father, I thank you for the hope
and inheritance that you have
provided by the resurrection of
Your Son and our Saviour Jesus.
I praise You for the boundless
mercy that gave me the privilege of
being born again to a Living Hope.
Thank you for not only giving me
life but also a priceless inheritance
for all Your dear children. Amen.

Lord, help me realise that trials
are meant for my Ultimate Good;
so help me learn to rejoice in You.
Help me to hold on to what You
have promised for the future.
And as I face trials, pray that I will
continually seek Your guidance;
that my character be refined by U
and that U will strengthen my faith.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Gearing Up & Looking Forward

With the covenant reestablished
and the nation poised at the
Jordan River, Moses completes his
duties as leader of God’s people.
He commissions Joshua as his
successor with a sober warning
of Israel’s future rebellion. In order
for the people to remember his
message of life, Moses records
his final words in a song and
teaches the melody and message.

Lord, thank you for giving us Deut
which stresses holiness as a way
of life & reminds the people of
the necessity of obedience to God.
From Moses’ three addresses,
we Remember His Mighty Acts,
we Purpose to Be Holy; and
we Commit to Trust and Obey.
And from Moses’ Last Days,
we will Meditate Your Word;
we will Praise Your Greatness &
we will Seek Your Help. Amen.

Lord, we Meditate Your Word:
Then Moses called for Joshua and
said: Be strong and courageous!..
Do not be afraid or discouraged
for the Lord will personally go
ahead of you. He will be with you;
he will not fail u nor abandon u.
Read this Book of instruction to
all the people of Israel…& learn to
fear the Lord and carefully obey
all the instructions (Deut 31:1-13).
Lord, thanks for going before and
we will follow U one step at a time.
Help me sense Your presence
and free me from fear and worry.
Help me to put as priority the
discipline to meditate your word
and pass on your Truth. Amen.

Lord, we Praise Your Greatness:
Ascribe greatness to our God.
He is the Rock, His works is
perfect, for all His ways are Just,
A God of truth & without injustice;
Righteous and upright is He …
(Deut 32:3-4). Abba Father,
I praise You for Your greatness
and goodness. I worship You as
the God of creation and the Lord
of my life. I praise U in good times
and in the difficult times as well.
Thank you that You show Your love
for me by protecting me, providing
for me, delivering me & giving me
Your peace and power. Amen.

Lord, we Acknowledge Your Help:
The eternal God is your refuge,
and underneath are the ever-
lasting arms… Blessed are you,
O Israel! Who is like you, a people
saved by the Lord? He is your
shield and helper and your
glorious sword (Deut 33:27-29).
Lord, You are Great and there is
no other God but You. You are
us safe refuge from the storm.
Help us find rest in You no matter
whether battles are with finance,
health, relationship or obedience.
And I know that because of Your
presence in my life, I will not face
those challenges alone. I depend
on Your strength & not mine. Amen

The Call for Commitment to God

Moses has come to a solemn and
climatic moment in his 3rd & final
address to the nation – the time for
a recommitment to the covenant.
He reminds the new wilderness
generation that the potential for
God’s richest blessing awaits them
in the land, as well as the potential
for his severest judgment. It all
depends on their submissive
response to the demands of the
covenant. Dramatically, Moses
delivers the challenge: I have set
before you life & death…choose life.

Dear Lord, we realise knowing Your
Word is Not Enough for we need
to make Commitment to Obey You.
Help us to keep covenant with you
by obeying Yr Word for we love U.
Help us to Commit to Obey to
Avoid Curses but Gain Blessings.
Help us Return to U when we fail
so that we can be transformed.
Grant us the grace as we express
our love by obeying You. Amen.

Lord, we’ll Obey to Avoid Curses:
Then Moses spoke to all Israel:
This day you have become the
people of the Lord your God.
Therefore you shall Obey the
voice of the Lord your God, and
observe His commandments…
Cursed is anyone who dishonours
Father or mothers… Cursed is
anyone who steals property from
a neighbour by moving boundary…
Cursed is anyone who denies
justice to foreigners, orphans or
widows… Cursed is anyone who
does not affirm and obey the terms
of these instructions. And all the
people will reply, Amen (D27:9-26).
Lord, the curses U wanted Israelites
to remember were oaths spoken
by priests and affirmed by the
people who promised to stay away
from wrong actions. Holy Spirit,
help us not to wrong others to
avoid the serious consequences of
neglecting God & His Word. Amen.

Lord, we’ll Obey to Gain Blessings:
The Lord will give u an abundance
of good things in the land he swore
to give your ancestors – many
children, numerous livestock and
abundant crops… If you listen to
these commands of the Lord your
God and carefully obey them, the
Lord will make you the head and
not the tail, and you will always
have the upper hand. You must
not turn away from any of the
commands I am giving u today to
follow after other gods (D28:11-14)
God, I know You have a good plan
and forged a path for me to follow.
But there’s an enemy who desires
I lose my way and seeks to destroy
the destiny U have planned for me.
Today, I purpose to love & obey you
and look forward to Your blessings.
And Thank You for making me
the head and not the tail. Amen.

Lord,we’ll Return to be Transformed
Return to the Lord… and the Lord
your God will circumcise your heart
to love the Lord your God with all
your heart & with all your soul that
you may live.. I have set before you
life and death, blessings & cursing;
therefore choose life that both you
and your descendants may live;
that u may love the Lord your God,
that you may obey His voice and
that you may cling to Him, for
He is your life (Deut 30:2-6, 19-20)
God, U challenged Israel to show
their love for Him by choosing
to obey Him & thereby continue
to experience His blessings.
Lord, you promise to change our
heart when we return to You.
Transform us into people who obey
You out of gratitude rather than
imposed demand. And help us to
choose to obey You in each life
situation again and again. Amen.

Thank God for Help In Trouble

Just as a human body that fails
to breathe is labelled a dead body,
so too a faith that fails to breathe
us labelled a dead faith. And the
breath of faith in the Christian life
is good works: demonstrating
concern for the poor, controlling
the tongue, exhibiting a spirit of
humility and building up others.

Lord, we Seek for Your Help:
Consider it pure joy whenever You
face trials because the testing of
Your faith produces Perseverance.
Let perseverance finish its work
so that you may be mature and
complete, not lacking anything.
If any of you Lacks Wisdom,
he should Ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding
fault, and it will be given to him.
But when he asks, he must believe
and not doubt (Jas 1:2-6). Amen.

Lord, grant me the hallmark of
my faith be the ability to face
troubles with Your perspective
in mind. Grant me the ability to
face troubles with Your grace.
Help me to hold on to Your promise
so that when my faith is tested,
endurance has a chance to grow.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, thank You that Your Word
promises that You will give
wisdom to us when we ask for it.
So I ask for wisdom, for I know
true wisdom comes only from You.
Help me to be wise in daily decision
especially when I must act quickly.
Help me to know what to do & what
not to do in any situation. Amen.

Dear Lord, we realise You want
believers not only to hear the truth
but also to do it. Grant us grace
to commit to love and to serve;
and help us to seek ways of
Living Out Our Faith In You, for
they are evidence of true faith.
Help us to have Endurance;
help us to Ask for Wisdom and
help us to be Obedient. Amen.

Thank God for Unchanging Word

Hebrews closes with an appeal for
a persevering Faith that relies on
the promises of God regardless
of the circumstances. Writing
to an audience pressured by
the world, the author urges the
kind of Faith-inspired walk that
characterised so many OT saints.
Convinced of God’s Faithfulness,
they ordered their lives according
to His Word. Follow their example
and walk by Faith; and not by sight!

Lord, we will Hold On to Your Word:
Be content for He Himself has said:
I will Never Leave You nor forsake u.
So we may boldly say: The Lord is
my helper; I’ll not fear (Heb 13:5-6)
(For) Jesus Christ is The Same
yesterday, today and forever (v8).
May the God of peace…Equip You
with all you need for doing His will.
May He produce in you… all
that is pleasing to Him. Jesus is
the great Shepherd of the sheep
by an everlasting covenant, signed
with His blood (v20-21). Amen.

Lord, thank You for the promise
that You will be Always With
me in times of great trouble.
Thank You that You are my God
and my Saviour; and that You
love me & I am precious to You.
Thank You for Your presence,
protection and shalom peace.
You are the one true God and
the only One who saves. Amen.

Lord Jesus, thanks that You never
change, which give me confidence.
Your immutability means so much
for I can trust that Your words
and character are as trustworthy
now as when U were on the earth.
So, I can trust Your promises;
and I can rely firmly on the fact
that You are always compassionate;
that You will never give up on me &
that U will always be with me. Amen

Lord, prepare me for what You’re
preparing for me. Strengthen and
Equip me with every good thing
so that I can do your will. And
Open my heart to the working
of Your Spirit so that my life
will Honour You. Produce in me,
through the power of Christ
Jesus all that is pleasing to You.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Thank God for Renewed Mindset

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 with sin.
But God’s new covenant written in
Christ’s own blood which He shed
on the cross – makes full provision
for the forgiveness of sins.

Lord, You Will Renew Our Mind:
This is the covenant I will make
with them… I Will Put my laws in
their hearts, and I Will Write them
on their minds. Then…their sins…
I’ll remember no more (H10:16-17)
Let us Go Into the Presence of God
with sincere hearts fully trusting
Him. Let us hold fast the confession
of our hope without wavering, for
He who promised is faithful. And let
us consider one another to Stir Up
Love & good works (v22-24). Amen

Father God, thank you for your
new covenant which is not only
gracious but also encouraging.
Guide me according to the truth
and instructions that you have
Written on my Heart and Mind.
Even as I purpose to obey Your
Word, grant me the grace to be
willing to do Your will each day.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Father, help me not take Access
Into Your Presence for granted.
And help me not to relate to
You as though You stand at
a distance for You are close by.
Spirit, overflow from me and bond
my relationship with believers.
And let my cell group be known
as people who display You and
Your works for Your glory. Amen.

Father, empower me to hold tightly
to hope in You without wavering.
Grant me breakthrough so that
I can testify of Your greatness and
encourage others towards faith.
Give me creative ideas to spur
others to love and good deeds.
Show me who I can encourage
to discipleship, devotion & prayer.
And I give You all the glory. Amen.