Category: 2020 Prayers

Believe and Receive (Sep 22)

Through both His words and works,
Christ proclaims His true identity
to the disciples and the multitudes.
At first even His companions are
perplexed by His power & authority,
wondering: What manner of man
is this, that even the wind and
the sea obey Him. But patiently –
through the miracles of exorcism,
healing and even raising the dead
the Master Servant works to
convince His followers of the
nature of His person and mission.

Lord, we will place our Faith In You:
Now a certain woman had a flow of
blood for 12 years, and had suffered
many things of many physicians and
was not better…. When she heard
about Jesus,she came from behind
Him in the crowd and touched His
garment. For she said: If only I may
touch His clothes, I shall be made
well. Immediately her blood was
dried up and she felt in her body
she was healed of the affliction.
And Jesus said to her: your Faith
has made you well (Mark 5:21-34).
While He was still speaking, some
came from the ruler of synagogue
said: Your daughter is dead. As
soon as Jesus heard the message,
He said to the ruler of synagogue:
Do not be afraid, only Believe.
Then He came to the house, took
the child and said: Little girl, I say
to you, arise. Immediately the girl
arose and walked (Mark 5:35-43)

Lord, we are thankful for giving
us doctors who alleviate suffering.
Even in our day, there are cases
that doctors give up as incurable.
But You Jesus is greatest physician
and nothing is really beyond You
for You tapped on divine power.
Grateful that some of us have
experienced Your divine healing
after confession of sin and faith;
bringing us nearer to You Lord.
And Thank You for experiencing
Your love and power, with renewed
faith and reverence of You. Amen.

Lord of Compassion, I have needs and only You God can meet them.
Some people might be appalled at
my boldness but I am shamelessly
asking You to give me what I need.
From scripture I know of Your generous heart and I am waiting
and risking everything on it.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Lord, we praise You that the same
power that raised Jairus’ daughter
from the dead and raised Jesus
from the dead is available to us
through the Spirit. Just as You
turned dry bones into alive in
times of Ezekiel 37, You can also
turn dead things to life these days.
Open the eyes of my heart to see
and know the working of Your power
in and for us who believe. Amen.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ONoRZW73FUE

Wholly Trust God’s Word (Sep 21)

Through both His words and works,
Christ proclaims His true identity
to the disciples and the multitudes.
At 1st even His closest companions
are perplexed by His power and
authority, wondering: What manner
of man is this, that even the wind
and the sea obey Him (4:41). But
patiently through the miracles of
exorcism, healing and even raising
the dead the Master Servant works
to convince His followers of the
nature of His person and mission.

Lord, we’ll Wholly Trust Your Word:
Listen, a sower went out to sow…
The one sown among thorns; they
are the ones who hear the word
and the cares of this world…choke
the word and it becomes unfruitful.
But the ones sown on good ground,
those who Hear the Word, Accept
It and Bear fruit (Mark 4:1-20).
Jesus said to his disciples: LET US
Cross to the east side… Suddenly
a storm struck the lake. Waves
started splashing into the boat
and it was about to sink. Jesus
was in the back of the boat asleep.
His disciples woke him and said:
Teacher don’t You care that we’re
about to drown? Jesus got up and
ordered the wind and waves to
be quiet. The wind stopped and
everything was calm. Jesus asked
His disciples: Why are u So Fearful?
How is it you have No Faith?(v35-40)

Lord, worldly worries and desire
for things can affect us, especially
when our routine is overcrowded.
And it’s easy for material pursuits
to deafen us to God’s Word. So,
Help us Lord to stay free so that
we can Hear God when You speak.
Help us not to have divided heart
but instead be Wholehearted to
You by Responding to Your Word.
And mould our hearts to see things
from Your perspective so that we
will be ready to produce fruit. Amen

Lord, help us to remember clearly
Your Instructions like what You
told the disciples: “Let Us Cross.”
Remind us to Rely On Your Word
and Not Focus on situation we’re in.
Remind us Your Presence and
help us to say focussed on You.
Remind us no storm can take us
off course, for You Can Do all things
and Your plan cannot be thwarted.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Lord, Thank You for Mark gospel,
which captures two purposes of
Christ coming to earth: to minister
and give His life a random for many.
Grant us the grace to be like Jesus
in having a servant mindset. And
grant us the grace to Love God’s
Word, to Respond to God’s Word,
to Accept & Trust Fully His Word.
Lord, we’ll Live By Your Word. Amen.

Make Disciples for Kingdom

The events in the final two days of
Jesus’ earthly life carry shadows of
the cross: the anointing in Bethany,
the Passover Observance, Lord’s
Supper, the prayer in Gethsemane.
Jesus is arrested, tried, condemned
executed and placed in a tomb. But
in triumph, Jesus comes forth from
the grave in resurrection power.
The Kings of the Jews Lives again,
a message which His followers
are commissioned to share.

Lord, we’ll Do Your Assignment:
The master replied: You wicked
and lazy servant!… you should
At Least have put my money
into the bank so I could have
some interest (Mt 25:26-27).
Then the eleven disciples went
into Galilee, to the mountain which
Jesus had appointed for them…
And Jesus came to them and said:
All authority has been given to Me..
Go and make disciples of all the
nations… teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you;
and lo I am With you Always,
even to the end of the age
(Matthew 28:16-20). Amen.

Lord, there is no doubt about
the task You had left for us to do.
Help me step out of comfort zone
to find people who need to know U.
Help me witness to the people You
hv placed in my sphere of influence
Help me in my concern for the lost,
in words, deeds and attitudes.
Help me make disciples for Christ to be like Him & further His Kingdom.
And Help me reflect as one who
has found the answer to life.Amen.

Lord, it’s easy to look at others and
think that I have nothing to offer.
But You have implanted passion
within me and blessed me with gifts
and talents that the world needs.
Help me to see where You God are
at work & watch for opportunities to
join U by sowing seeds of kindness.
Help those seeds to grow & flourish
and thank You for reaping a good
harvest. In Jesus’ precious name.

Lord Jesus, You promise your
followers that You Will Be With
them Always. Though busyness
and activities often disconnect
me from others, it will never
separate me from You Lord. For
Your promise is reliable in a world
where most promises are not.
Thank You Lord for the permanent
nature of Your promise. Amen.

Hope In Faithful God (Sep 20)

In Lamentations prophet Jeremiah
expresses in poetry his emotions
over the tragic fall of Jerusalem.
The book consists of five poems.
The prophet begins by weeping
over Jerusalem in the midst of her
destruction. But through his tears,
Jeremiah turns his heart to view
the sovereign God behind it all.
As he considers God’s Control
of human affairs, Jeremiah is able
to shout victoriously: Great is Thy
faithfulness (3:23) as he intercedes
for the restoration of the nation
after its punishment is complete.

God’s compassion was at work
even when the Israelites were
experiencing the affliction of their
Babylonian conquerors. Although
the people had been unfaithful,
God’s faithfulness was great.
He used this affliction to bring
His people back to Him. One day,
the people will be restored to a true
and fervent relationship with God.
Lord, You are Good & Restorative.
Lord, You are Just & Merciful.
Lord, You are Faithful & Unchanging.
And we praise You in Jesus’ name.

Lord, You are Good & Restorative:
Through the Lord’s mercies
we are not consumed,
because his compassions fail not…
Great is Your Faithfulness…
Therefore I Hope in Him!
The Lord is good to those who
Wait for Him, and seek Him.
It is good that one should Hope
and Wait quietly for the salvation
from the Lord (Lam 3:22-26).
Lord, quiet my heart and mind
so that I am willing to Wait on You;
not with grumbling & frustration
but with hope and assurance.
For You do everything in Your
perfect timing. Give me patience,
and help me Lord to look for Your
answers to the requests I make.
And increase my faith that You
are working, even when I must
Wait for Your answer. Amen.

Lord, You are Just & Merciful:
The precious sons of Zion, valuable
as fine gold, how they are regarded
as clay pots, the work of the hands
of the potter… Because of… the
iniquities of her priests who shed
in her midst the blood of the just…
The face of the Lord scattered them..
Still our eyes… watching vainly for
…a nation that could not save us…
Your punishment will end, Daughter
Zion; He will not prolong Your exile.
(Lamentations 4:2, 13, 16-17, 22).
Lord, noted Judah’s disaster came
because it looked to their alliances
with foreign nations for help rather
than turning to God, and sins of the
people especially religious leaders.
Lord, forgive us for being content
with self-centred existence & false
piety. Inspire us towards a deeper
walk with You and to seek Your face.
Merciful God, grateful that You will
not prolong discipline more than
necessary; that You’re in control and
that there’s hope of restoration.Amen

Lord, You’re Unchanging & Faithful:
Lord, You Remain the Same forever!
Your Throne continues from
generation to generation.
Why do You… forsake us for so
long a time? Turn us back to You
& we will be restored (Lam 5:19-21)
Lord, in midst of Covid pandemic
and natural disasters, we may
wonder at times where are You.
But we praise and exult You Lord
that You are Still on Your throne,
Reigning over all heaven & earth.
And in an ever-changing world,
it’s comforting to remember that
You God does not change, for
You remain the same forever.
Unchanging God, we praise U for
Your Faithfulness & Unfailing love.
You are working out Yr purposes &
You are the reason we hope! Amen

Consider In Adversity (Sep 19)

In Lamentations prophet Jeremiah
expresses in poetry his emotions
over the tragic fall of Jerusalem.
The book consists of five poems.
The prophet begins by weeping
over Jerusalem in the midst of her
destruction. But through his tears,
Jeremiah turns his heart to view
the sovereign God behind it all.
As he considers God’s Control
of human affairs, Jeremiah is able
to shout victoriously: Great is thy
faithfulness (3:23) as he intercedes
for the restoration of the nation
after its punishment is complete.

God’s warnings are justified; for
He does what He says He will do
and His punishment for sin is certain.
To continue in rebellion against
God is surely to invite disaster.
Only by confession and renouncing
our sin can we turn to holy God
for deliverance and restoration.
Lord, we Repent of Sinful Ways.
Lord, we Consider In Adversity.
Lord, we Hope for New Beginning.
In Jesus’ precious name we pray.

Lord, we Repent of Sinful Ways:
Jerusalem’s streets once bustling
with people are now silent. Like
a widow broken with grief, she sits
alone in her mourning. Once the
queen of nations, she’s now a slave…
Judah has been led away into
captivity, afflicted and enslaved…
For the Lord has punished Jerusalem
for her many sins. Her children
have been captured and taken
away to distant lands (Lam 1:1-5)
The Lord is righteous yet I rebelled
against His command (Lam 1:18).
Some of the loneliest places are
those once busy but now empty
like now in the streets of the cities.
Whilst Christ Jesus warns us not
to see judgment in every tragedy,
but nevertheless such scenes remind
us of the need to be right with God.
Lord, we need to put right with You
not out of fear of punishment but
blockage of love relationship with U.
Forgive us of our sins and restore
us the joy of our salvation. Amen.

Lord, we Consider In Adversity:
The Lord has done what He
purposed; He has Fulfilled
His Word. And He has caused
an enemy to rejoice over you…
Arise, cry out in the night, as the
watches of the night begin; pour
out your heart like water in the
presence of the Lord. Lift up
your hands to Him (Lam 2:17-19).
Lord, I pour out my heart before
You regarding the things in my life
that cause me grief. I lift my hands
to You because You are my hope
and Your compassion never fails.
Heal me of all emotional pain, and
use the sorrow I have suffered
for good. I pray in Your presence
I will find restoration. And being
comforted by You, I will be in the
position to comfort others. Amen.

Lord, we Hope for New Beginning:
I will never forget this awful time,
as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still
dare to hope when I remember this:
The faithful love of the Lord never
ends! His mercies never cease.
Great is His faithfulness; His
mercies begin afresh each morning.
I say to myself: The Lord is my
inheritance; therefore, I will
hope in Him!! (Lam 3:20-24).
Lord, when the sorrow of this life
overwhelms me, may I turn to
You Lord to pour out lament and
gain perspective rather than turning
away from You and becoming bitter.
Fill me with hope that comes from
the promise of Your faithful love;
Your abundant mercy and the
inheritance that is to come. Amen.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2eQ1oal44wU

Weeping Over Judgment (Sep 19) 

As the Bible is arranged by genre,
to enhance understanding context
we’re meditating by time sequence.
OT1A: Genesis
OT1B: Poetry Book of Job
OT1C: Life of Moses (Exo to Deut)
OT2A: History to David (Josh-1Chr)
OT2B: Five Books of Psalms
OT2C: 1 Kings & Wisdom Poetry
OT3A: 2 Kings & Prophets
OT3B: 2 Chronicles & Prophets
OT3C: Return From Exile & Prophets

2 Chronicles spans four centuries of
Judah’s history from glory days of
Solomon to end of Babylonian Exile.
Moving to prophets, Isaiah’s ministry
spans reigns of four kings of Judah
(722-681BC) stressing holiness
of God and coming of the Messiah.
Then five minor prophets to Judah
including Obadiah (840BC) and
Joel (830) as well as Micah (735-10)
Zephaniah (630) & Habakkuk (607).
Then Jeremiah written 627 to urge
God’s people to turn from their sins.
and next Lamentations (586 BC).

God’s warning had come through
the prophet Jeremiah but the people
of Judah had refused to listen.
In 586BC as the Babylonian army
attacked, judgment was poured
out on the city and the people
were carried into exile. Jerusalem
lay ruined and empty. For days
Jeremiah lamented over the city
and its future. As he cries out
in the darkness of destruction,
Jeremiah is given a spark of hope.
God promises forgiveness & grace.
The period of judgment is limited,
and in His mercy God will restore
the city and return the captives.
Lord, You are calling people to turn
from their sins and back to You.
Grant us grace Lord to submit
to Your rule in our life. Amen.

Experiencing God thro Obedience

The Gospel of Matthew’s key
purpose is to prove that Jesus
is the Messiah the eternal king.
And as subjects of the kingdom,
we learn this week the importance
to position rightly to experience God.
On Monday, we learn from Matt
5 to Be Light of the Kingdom.
On Tuesday, we learn from Matt 6
to Seek First the Kingdom of God.
On Wednesday, we learn from
Matt 13 to Pursue Kingdom Value.
On Thursday, we learn from Matt 18
& 20 to Be Servant of the Kingdom.
On Friday, we learn from Mt 25/28,
to Make Disciples for the Kingdom.
Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face…In Jesus’ name.

Make Disciples for Kingdom (Sep18)

The events in the final two days of
Jesus’ earthly life carry shadows of
the cross: the anointing in Bethany,
the Passover Observance, Lord’s
Supper, the prayer in Gethsemane.
Jesus is arrested, tried, condemned
executed and placed in a tomb. But
in triumph, Jesus comes forth from
the grave in resurrection power.
The Kings of the Jews Lives again,
a message which His followers
are commissioned to share.

Lord, we’ll Do Your Assignment:
The master replied: You wicked
and lazy servant!… you should
At Least have put my money
into the bank so I could have
some interest (Mt 25:26-27).
Then the eleven disciples went
into Galilee, to the mountain which
Jesus had appointed for them…
And Jesus came to them and said:
All authority has been given to Me..
Go and make disciples of all the
nations… teaching them to obey
everything I have commanded you;
and lo I am With you Always,
even to the end of the age
(Matthew 28:16-20). Amen.

Lord, there is no doubt about
the task You had left for us to do.
Help me step out of comfort zone
to find people who need to know U.
Help me witness to the people You
hv placed in my sphere of influence
Help me in my concern for the lost,
in words, deeds and attitudes.
Help me make disciples for Christ to be like Him & further His Kingdom.
And Help me reflect as one who
has found the answer to life.Amen.

Lord, it’s easy to look at others and
think that I have nothing to offer.
But You have implanted passion
within me and blessed me with gifts
and talents that the world needs.
Help me to see where You God are
at work & watch for opportunities to
join U by sowing seeds of kindness.
Help those seeds to grow & flourish
and thank You for reaping a good
harvest. In Jesus’ precious name.

Lord Jesus, You promise your
followers that You Will Be With
them Always. Though busyness
and activities often disconnect
me from others, it will never
separate me from You Lord. For
Your promise is reliable in a world
where most promises are not.
Thank You Lord for the permanent
nature of Your promise. Amen.

Be Servant of the Kingdom (Sep 17)

Matthew records many crucial
incidents from Jesus’ life in Mt 16-20.
Though Christ takes time to heal
an epileptic boy, pay His temple tax
and confront hostile Pharisees, His
primary concern is for His disciples,
who will continue the work He began
Healings and discourses, miracles
and parables, all focus on Jesus’
faithful followers to prepare them
for the difficult days just ahead.

Lord, we aspire to Serve Humbly:
The disciples asked Jesus:
Who then is the greatest in the
kingdom of heaven? Jesus said:
Whoever takes the Lowly position of
this child is the greatest (Mt 18:1-4)
Whoever wants to become great
among you must be your servant
and whoever wants to be first must   be your slave. Just as the Son of
Man did not come to be served,
but to serve, and to give his life as
a ransom for many (Matt 20:26-28)

Lord, You promise that those who
are humble will be the greatest
in Your kingdom. Help us to be
gentle & lowly in heart as You are.
Help us to be humble like a child
with a sincere and trusting heart
as well as depend wholly on You.
And I pray that my humble faith
and service to You will accomplish
great things for Your kingdom. Amen

Lord, Your Word teaches that true reward awaits those who humble themselves in loving service.
So keep me from the tendency
to be busy, to be driven, to step
on others’ toes and to exalt myself.
Give me Lord the grace to choose   and learn the way of servanthood;
for I need to be more like You. And
Help me to consider others’ needs  and desires besides my own. Amen

Lord, You have given each of us
the freedom and calling to serve. Thank U for freeing me from sinful nature & giving willingness to serve.
Show me where I can use gifting
to really make a difference for
the advancement of Your kingdom.
Make me a servant, humble & meek;
Help me lift up those who are weak.
And may attitude of humble service
infuse every part of my life. Amen.

Pursue Kingdom Value (Sep 16)

A turning point occurs in Matthew
12 where mounting antagonism by the Jewish religious leaders erupts into open denunciation of Jesus.
Because of their rejection, Jesus begins to speak to them in parables
and explained only to the disciples.
After a rude reception in His home
town of Nazareth, Jesus withdraws
across the Sea of Galilee to the
regions of Tyre and Sidon in order
to escape growing opposition.

Lord, we’ll Seek Kingdom Value:
You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not (Matt 13:11)
That is why I use these parables for they look, but they don’t really see.
They hear but they don’t really listen.
The hearts of these people are
hardened… they can’t understand,
and they cannot turn to me and
let me heal them (Matt 13:13, 15).
The Kingdom of Heaven is like
a treasure that a man discovered
hidden in a field… He… sold every-
thing he owned… to buy the field. Again the Kingdom of Heaven is
like a merchant on the lookout for
choice pearls. When he discovered
a pearl of great value, he sold everything…and bought it (v44-46)

Lord, help me to be a true seeker
to hear from the personal God.
Help me to have an open mind,
ever ready to listen to You and
to believe Your Word of truth.
Give me the heart that can hear
Your mysteries, understand them
and internalise Your eternal truths.
And Help me root out any attitude
that might block my hearing. Amen.

Lord, help me not to have attitude
of a skeptic that rejects any word from You that doesn’t fit my logic.
I give You permission to blow my mind with things U want to tell me.
Lord, where my heart hardened at
times, soften me up where there’s any area of insensitivity in my life.
Draw me close and heighten my spiritual senses to pick up even the
slightest whisper from You. Amen.

Lord, I want to see the great value
of knowing and being ruled by You.
But I also need to believe & see it too
Because I want to have everything
to be found in Christ as well as
everything the world can offer.
But if it costs everything to have
You, I know I will not be losing out.
So, don’t let me gain the whole
world but lose my soul. And also
teach me to value those things on
which U place highest value. Amen.