Category: 2019 Prayers

The Lord Directs & Establishes Us

Backgrounder on Proverbs 14-17:
Nowhere is wisdom more essential
than in community relationships.
A heart attitude controlled by
the fear of the Lord is the key to
proper response towards others.
To promote peace with others,
commit to godliness in motives
and thots, tongue and temper as
well as plans, paths and pursuits.

Lord, You will Direct our Plans:
People may be pure in their
own eyes, but the Lord examines
their motives. Commit to the Lord
whatever you do, and He will
Establish your plans (Prov 16:2-3).
When the ways of people please
the Lord, He makes even their
enemies live at peace with them…
We can make our plans, but the
Lord Determines our steps (v7-9).
He who Heeds The Word wisely
will find good, and whoever
Trusts in the Lord, happy is he…
We may throw the dice but the Lord
determines how they fall (v20,33).

Lord, You want us to Commit our
Plans to You before we act; to show
our love for U & submission to You.
Forgive us Lord that sometimes we
make plans without consulting You
for we simply just want our own way.
Grateful You are so keen in my life
that I can talk to You at any time.
Thank You Lord for helping me to
set plans and Establish them. Amen.

Loving Lord, we thank You God
that You are always carefully
managing the details of our lives.
Your purpose Lord always prevails,
even though we’re prone to forget
that and may make our own plans.
But then the Lord will Determine
and direct the steps of the
godly towards a good outcome.
In Jesus’ precious names, Amen.

Lord, we tend to like to throw the
dice, taking control of things and
looking to You as our last resource.
And we may go to You because
we really have nowhere else to go.
In Your mercy, cause us to know
that storms of life have driven us,
not upon the rock, but to goodness.
Help us Lord to Heed Your Word
and Trust wholly in You so that we’ll
be glad with good outcome. Amen.

God Hears Us & Gives Word

Backgrounder to Proverbs 14-17:
Nowhere is wisdom more essential
than in community relationships.
A heart attitude controlled by
the fear of the Lord is the key to
proper response towards others.
To promote peace, prosperity and
justice in interpersonal relationships,
commit to godliness, in thoughts &
motives as well as temper & tongue.

Lord, we will Humble Before You:
The Lord detest the sacrifice
of the wicked, but the prayer
of the upright Pleases Him.
The Lord detests the way of the
wicked but He loves those who
Pursue Righteousness (Prov 15:8-9)
Plans fail for lack of Counsel,
but with advisors they Succeed.
A man finds joy in giving
an apt reply – and how good
is a Timely Word ! (v22-23).
The Lord is far from the wicked but
He Hears prayer of the Righteous…
The ear that Hears the Rebutes
of life will abide among the wise…
The fear of the Lord is the
Instruction of wisdom; and
before honor is humility (v29-33).

Father, I am grateful that You see
me as righteous just because of
my relationship with Lord Jesus.
But I know You also want me to
choose to Live Righteously as well.
Grant that my thoughts, words
and actions will always be pleasing
in Your sight so that my prayers
will be pleasing to Your ears.
And enable me Lord each day to do
What’s Right in Your sight. Amen.

Lord, give me discernment to
know what advice is godly Counsel;
then help me make good decision.
Lord, as You are the master of
Timely Words and circumstances;
Help me recognise Yr voice in them.
As I grow older, help me Lord to
be a godly advisor who can offer
wise & godly Counsel to others.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, help us adopt the posture
of a child who is humble, open
to Rebute and open to Instruction.
For You promise that those who
are Humble will be the greatest in
Your kingdom. Help us Lord to be
gentle & lowly in heart as You are.
And we pray that our humble faith
and service will accomplish great
things for Your kingdom. Amen.

God Rewards those who Seek Him

The first 9 chapters of Proverbs
take the form of a fatherly address
for learning the fear of the Lord.
Beginning with Chap 5, Solomon
turns from a general appeal
to more specific application of
wisdom in everyday situations.
Pitfalls abound, ready to entangle
and destroy the unwary: immorality,
indebtedness, laziness, falsehood
and pride. Indulging in these sins
is a sure invitation to disaster.
Rather respond to call of wisdom,
which among its many benefits
is the favor of the Lord (Prov 8:35).

Lord, we’ll Seek & Wait Upon You:
The fear of the Lord is to hate
evil; pride and arrogance…
and the perverse mouth I hate…
I love all who love Me.
Those who Search For Me
will surely Find Me (Prov 8:13-17).
(Wisdom said) I have riches and
honour as well as enduring wealth.
My gifts are better than gold,
even the purest gold, my wages
better than sterling silver (v18-19).
Blessed is the man who Listens
to Me, watching daily at my doors,
Waiting at my doorway. For whoever
finds me finds life, and obtains
Favour from the Lord (v34-35).

Lord, Your Word in Proverbs says
those who Search Will Find You.
And Your Word in Hebrews 11:6
says You are a rewarder of
those who diligently Seek You.
So, I purpose to Seek You Lord;
to fear You and shun evil ways.
And I know Your gift of blessings
are wrapped up in Yourself.
Reward my search Lord beyond
my greatest expectations. Amen.

Lord, You reward seekers of wisdom
including honour & enduring wealth.
With wisdom,we can solve problems effectively and attain success in life.
With wisdom, God blesses with joy,
hope in faith and love from others.
Grateful Lord that we can readily
receive wisdom from Your Word.
Help us Lord to gain wisdom even
as we search Your word. Amen.

Lord, I purpose to Wait upon
You and Listen to Your voice.
Speak to my heart about the
things I need to hear from You and
Teach me Lord all I need to know.
Thank You for blessings & Favour
that await those who Wait at Your
door and Listen for Your voice.
Whilst waiting upon You, may my
faith be raised and the character
of Christ be formed in me. Amen.

God Directs As We Trust Him

The author of Proverbs clearly
states the purpose of the book:
To know wisdom and instructions
(Prov 1:2-5). God wants His people
to be wise and skilful in making
moral and ethical choices. And
the first nine chapters of Proverbs
take the form of a fatherly address
to a young son – a divine primer
for learning the fear of the Lord.

Lord, You Direct as we Trust You:
Do Not Forget My law, but let
your heart Keep My commands;
For length of days and long life and
peace they will add to you (Pr3:1-2)
TRUST in the Lord with all your
heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He shall
Direct Your Paths (Prov 3:5-6).
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the Lord & depart from evil.
It will be health to your flesh,
and Strength to your bones (v7-8)

Dear Heavenly Father, Help me
to learn from Your law & teachings.
Help me Lord to Not Forget them,
but instead to meditate on them
regularly in my mind and Keep
Your commands in my heart a
Trust Lord that even as I seek to do
Your will, You will provide my needs.
And I claim Your promise of blessing
of Long Life & Peace in my life.Amen

Lord, help me to Trust You and
Your ways with all my heart.
Guard me from depending on my
limited understanding of things.
Help me instead to Rely on You
& lead me to Acknowledge You
Lord in every area of my life.
Thanks for promising to Direct
my paths as I depend on You and
Seek Your will in all that I do. Amen.

Lord, Your word warns worries and
self-reliance indicate issues where
I’m depending on my own strength.
And so Lord, I purpose to trust You
more & choose to lean more on You.
I purpose Not to be Wise in my own
eyes; but instead to Fear You Lord.
And I choose to lean my weakness
On Your Strength each day. For it’s
So Sweet to Trust In Jesus. Amen.

God’s Word Offers Wisdom

The author of Proverbs clearly
states the purpose of the book:
To know wisdom and instructions
(Prov 1:2-5). God wants His people
to be wise and skilful in making
moral and ethical choices. And
the first nine chapters of Proverbs
take the form of a fatherly address
to a young son – a divine primer
for learning the fear of the Lord.

Lord, we will Seek Your Word:
A wise man will hear and (become
even wiser); and a man of under-
standing will attain wise counsel…
The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of knowledge, and fools despise
wisdom and instruction (Prov 1:5-7).
If you receive My Words & treasure
My commands… making your ear
attentive to wisdom, and apply your
heart and mind to understanding;
Yes, if you cry out for insight…
If you seek wisdom as silver
and search for her as for hidden
treasures; Then you will understand
the fear of the Lord, and Find the
knowledge of God (Prov 2:1-5).
For the Lord gives wisdom…
He is a shield to those who
walk uprightly; He guards
the way of His saints (v6-8).

Lord, develop in us deep Reverence
of You that will lead to wisdom.
Grant us grace to Fear You rather
than the circumstances we face.
Help me Be Open to listen fr those
who can give good insight & counsel
Help me Lord not to let pride stand
in the way to receive godly advice.
Open my heart to be teachable
to receive correction willingly. Amen.

Lord, wisdom comes from You
and Your Word; but You give
wisdom only to Earnest Seekers.
Grant us the grace to be fervent
Seekers of Your Word, be upright in
character & be faithful to Yr cause.
Open my ears to wisdom & help me
recognise wisdom when I hear it.
Pray that in my seeking, I will Find it;
for You’re the giver of wisdom.Amen

O Gracious and Loving Father,
Give us Lord the Wisdom and
understanding to perceive You.
Give us the Diligence to Seek You
and the patience to wait for You.
Give us the Fulfilment to proclaim
You as a Shield to those who walk
uprightly and Guard of His saints; 
through the power of the Spirit
of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

God Listens & Answers Prayers

Backgrounder on Psalms 111-118:
 Praise permeates nearly every
line of these eight psalms.
God is praiseworthy for
His care of us (Psalm 111),
His commandments (Ps 112),
His glorious name (Ps 113),
His mighty power (Ps 114)
His uniqueness (Psalm 115),
His deliverance (Psalm 116),
His truth (Psalm 117) and
His tender mercy (Ps 118).
What other response could there
be thankful to Praise the Lord.

Lord, You Hear & Answer Prayers:
I love the Lord, for He Heard
my voice; He Heard my cry
for mercy. Because He turned
His ear to me, I will call on Him
as long as I live (Psalm 116:1-2).
The Lord is gracious & righteous;
our God is full of Compassion…
Be at rest… O my soul, for
the Lord has been good to you…
I believe in You, so I prayed, (for)
I am deeply troubled Lord (v5-7,10).
In my distress I prayed to the
Lord and the Lord answered me
and rescued me. The Lord is
On My Side, I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me?
Yes, the Lord is For me;
He will help me (Ps 118:5-7).

Father God, I take great comfort
in knowing You Hear my prayers.
Your Word tells me You Listen
and Hear when I Call upon You.
Help me Lord to trust You
enough to Pray for all the things
that are of concerns to me.
Help me Lord to be patient to wait
for Your answers, not lose heart and
not fear You’ve never heard. Amen.

Father, You take care of us for You
are merciful & Full of Compassion.
You are Good to Your children,
and taking care of our every need.
Although You are righteous; Thank
You Lord for not treating me as
I deserve; for You’re also Gracious.
Enable me in tough time to fix my
mind on Your record of kindness.
Increase my faith in the power of
Prayer to You when troubled. Amen.

Father God, as Your child, Nothing
can separate me from Your love.
Thank You Lord for Answering
and helping me in my distresses.
Thank You Lord for the truth
that You Are For me, and it is
assuring of Your concern for me.
Help me to resolve Not Be Afraid
because the Almighty Lord of the
universe Is On My Side. Amen.

Hearing God Through His Word

i’m Psalms Book Five (Ps 107 to 150)
mainly written by David is similar
to the book of Deuteronomy.
Just as Deuteronomy touches on
God & His Word, these psalms are
anthems of praise & thanksgiving
for God and His Word. Most of
the psalms were originally set
to music and used in worship.
We can use these psalms today
as were used in the past, as a
hymnbook of praise and worship.
This is a book that ought to make
our hearts adore & sing to the Lord.

On Monday, we learn from Ps 107
that God Helps His People.
On Tue, we learn from Ps 108/109
that God Is Faithful & Merciful.
On Wed, we learn from Ps 116/118
that God Listens & Answers Prayers.
On Thursday we learn from Ps 119
that God’s Word Provides Direction.
On Friday, we learn from Ps 139 that
God Knows & Cares For His People.
On Saturday, we learn from Ps 144
that God Brings Us Thru Trouble.

Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face. Help us O God
be Christ’s disciples who Hear You:
For God Helps His People; and
that He Is Faithful and Merciful.
For God Listens & Answers Prayers
& that His Word Provides Direction.
For God Knows & Cares For His Pple
& that He Brings Us Thru Trouble.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

God Brings Us Through Trouble

Backgrounder on Psalms 140-145:
Your enemies will either drive you
from God or drive you to God.
In David’s hour of need he found
a sure Refuge (Ps 140, Ps 142),
a trustworthy Friend (Ps 141),
a listening Ear (Ps 143),
a Strong Arm (Ps 144),
a merciful King (Ps 145);
and You Can Too !! Amen.

Lord, You Bring Us Thru Trouble:
Bless the Lord, who is my rock.
He Gives Me Strength… He is
my loving ally and my fortress,
my Stronghold, my deliverer.
He stands before me as a Shield,
& I Take Refuge in Him (Ps 144:1-2)
O Lord, what are mortals that You
should notice us, mere mortals
that You should care for us ?
For… our days are like a passing
shadow. Bend down the heavens,
Lord and Come Down (v3-5).
Rescue me and deliver me from…
(those who) speaks lying words…
That our barns may be full,
supplying all kinds of produce…
Happy are the people who are in
such a state; happy are the people
whose God is the Lord (v11-15).

Father God, I am Your child; and
Nothing can separate me from
Your love. You are my Loving Ally;
and You’re my hero with strong arm.
You are my solid Rock of safety,
my impregnable Fortress and
unconquerable Stronghold.
And You Lord will Shield me
whenever I Take Refuge in You.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Lord Jesus, we praise You for
Coming to earth so that we who
believe in You may know Your
forgiveness & experience Yr love.
You are Emmanuel God with us!
Altho as mere humans our days
are just like a passing shadow,
yet You Come Down from high
and brought us out of darkness
into Your marvelous light. Amen.

Lord, my storage places will be
full of provisions; and my produce
increases steadily and continually.
And I am securely under Your
blanket of covering; and so there
can be no breaching of my walls.
My heavenly Father is the Lord
of Hosts; and under His provision
and protection, I shall remain safe,
healthy and happy all my life. Amen.

God Knows & Cares for His People

In 1936, at the age of twenty-four,
evangelist Edwin Orr wrote the
moving hymn: Search Me O God
during an Easter evangelistic
campaign in New Zealand. During
that campaign, revival fell on the
people of New Zealand. As Orr
was about to leave New Zealand,
four Maori girls came and sang
him their native song of farewell.
Impressed by the tune and still
stirred by the revival he witnessed,
Orr scribbled the stanzas of the
hymn on the back of an envelope
as he waited in an NZ post office.
Search Me O God was inspired
by Psalm 139; which is about the
infinite knowledge & unceasing
presence of the almighty God.

O Lord, You have searched
me and You know me…
You perceive my thots from afar…
You are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue
You know it completely (Ps 139:1-4)
Where can I free from Yr Presence?
If I go to the heavens, You’re there;
If I settle on the far side of the
sea, even there Your hand will
Guide and Hold me fast (v7-10).
Search me O God, and know
my heart; test me and know my
anxious thoughts. See if there is
any offensive way in me, and lead
me in the way everlasting (v23-24)

Lord, thankful You know every-
thung about me and still love me.
You know my thoughts & mistakes
and yet You still call me Yours.
Thank You that You are always
with me; teaching and guiding me,
comforting and restoring me;
Lord, You know me better than
I know myself; and in response
help me know U better too. Amen.

Lord, praise You for Your omni-
presence and good plans for me.
You promise in Your Word that I can
never get away from Your presence.
Wherever You take me each day,
Guide me with Your hand, and
Support me with Your strength.
Grateful for Your abiding care; for
apart from You I can do nothing.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Search me O God and know my
heart today; Try me O Saviour,
know my thoughts I pray.
See if there be some wicked
way in me; Cleanse me from
every sin, and set me free…
Take Lord my life, and make it
wholly Thine; Fill my poor heart
with Thy great love divine.
Take all my will, my passion,
self and pride; I now surrender
Lord – in me abide. Amen !!

God’s Word Provides Direction

Psalm 119 is the longest psalm
and the longest chapter of
the longest book in the Bible.
And through its 176 verses,
it provides the multifaceted
Word of God. And it also inspired
Amy Grant & Michael Smith to write
the hymnal song ‘Thy Word’ in 1984.
Michael came up with the melody &
some words for the chorus straight
from David’s Psalm about being
a light into my path. But as Michael
had no idea what the verses were
supposed to say, he gave it to
Amy and told her to finish the tune.
So that night she starts walking
back to her cabin,” Michael said.
Caribou Ranch is 8,000 acre and
it’s very dark, and she got lost.
“She finally saw a lamp & started
walking towards that light, didn’t
realize that that was her cabin.”
“And she walked into that little cabin
and wrote the verses to ‘Thy Word.’”

Lord, Your Word Directs Our Path:
How can a man cleanse his way?
By taking heed according to
Your Word. With my whole heart
I have sought You. Oh let me not
wonder from Yr commandments.
Your Word I Have Hidden
in my heart that I might Not Sin
against You (Psalm 119:9-11).
Be good to your servant, that
I may live and obey Your Word.
Open My Eyes to see wonderful
truths in Yr instructions (v17-18).
Your Word is a lamp for my feet
and a Light for my Path. I have…
confirmed that I will keep Your
righteous (laws). I am afflicted
very muvh; Revive me O Lord
according to Your Word (v105-7).

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 especially
when l’m going thru difficult times.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, Open our eyes and grant us
wisdom to See and understand
the Wonderful Truths in Your law.
Help us not take Your Word
for granted; but instead help us
to meditate on it day and night.
Lord, may the hymn: “Open My
Eyes and Let Me See” spur me to
be watchful & listen to Your Spirit.
And then proceed to go act
on what I have seen and heard,
and sharing it with others. Amen.

Lord, we thank You that Your
Word lights the path at our feet
so that we don’t have to wander
in the wilderness. Thank You that
Yr Word acts as spiritual compass
to guide and direct our paths.
Help us Lord to remember that we
can always count on Your Word
to guide, lead and keep us on
the right track. And Revive us Lord
according to Your Word. Amen.