A Prayer For Our Governor O, Lord God of Absolute Might and Power, we beseech you on behalf of our Community’s Governor. Keep him in all Your ways. Teach him to number his days aright, that he may gain a heart of wisdom. Give him wisdom and knowledge that he may go out and come in before the people of this Community: for who can judge this your people that is so great? God, pour out Your Spirit upon him, that he may see visions, which you reveal to him. Help him to express or write it down plainly so people will understand it quickly and be encouraged by it—and thus run/hasten to tell/inform others. We pray that the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, as well as the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, and the Spirit of counsel and might, and the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. Lord, we pray that he receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon him. We decree in the Mighty name of Jesus that because he is Your servant, the Spirit of the Lord is upon him to defeat his enemies just as it was for Samson, Saul, and David. O, Lord God, let it be that his staff, coworkers, associates are happy, and that his servants/assistants are happy, which work with him day to day, and hear his wisdom. God let this be your covenant with him: God's Spirit, who is upon me, and God's Words, which He has put in my mouth, shall not depart from my mouth ... from this time and forevermore. Lord, we pray that You will cause him to turn to heed the rebuke of wisdom and that You would cause the Spirit of wisdom to be poured out upon him, and that You would cause the words of wisdom to be made known to him. We pray O, God, that this prayer would be a seal upon him and we look to You to perform Your word in his life and in his work. We stand in agreement with Your word that no weapon formed against him shall prosper. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. |
Warriors Prayer Gracious God, we acknowledge that You are worthy of all honor, glory and praise. We are thankful for the victorious work of Jesus Christ at Calvary for us. We appropriate that victory for ourselves now as we willingly surrender every area of our life to Your will. Thank you for the forgiveness and righteousness that has been given to us as Your adopted children. We trust in Your protection and provision daily. We know that your love for us never ceases. We rejoice in Your victory, our Lord, over all the principalities and powers in the heavenlies. In faith we stand in Your victory and commit ourselves to live obediently for You our King. We desire that our fellowship with You become greater. Reveal to us those things that grieve You and enables the enemy to secure an advantage in our life. We need the Holy Spirit's powerful ministry in our life; bringing conviction of sin, repentance of heart, strengthening of faith and increasing perseverance in resisting temptation. Help us to die to self and walk in the victory of the new creation You have provided for us. Let the fruits of the Spirit flow out of our life so that You will be glorified through our life. We know that it is Your will that we should stand firm and resist all of the enemy's work against us. Help us to discern the attacks upon our thoughts and emotions. Enable us to stand upon Your Word and resist all the accusations, distortions and condemnations that are hurled against us. It is our desire to be transformed through the renewing of our mind, so that we will not compromise with the ways of the world, or yield to the enemy's attacks, but be obedient to Your will. We draw upon those spiritual resources that You have provided us and we attack the strongholds and plans of the enemy that have been put in place against us. We command in the name of Jesus Christ that the enemy must release our mind, will, emotions and body completely. They have been yielded to you Lord and we belong to You. Lord, enable us to become the person You created us to be. Help us as we pray to be strong in faith. Show us how to apply Your Word in our life each day. We know that we wear the full armor of God when we are committed to and stand firmly upon Your Word. We want You to have the supreme place in our life. We surrender ourselves completely to You, Lord. You are always faithful and You extend Your grace to us constantly, even when we do not realize it. We claim Your promise of forgiveness and cleansing in its fullness. In faith, we receive the victory today that you have already put in place for us. We do this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior with a grateful heart. AMEN |
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| Praying for Children 1. Salvation "Lord, let salvation spring up within all my children and grandchildren, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory" (Isaiah 45:8, 2 Timothy 2:10). 2. Growth in grace "I pray that they may 'grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ'" (2 Peter 3:18). 3. Love: "Grant, Lord, that all my children and grandchildren may learn to 'live a life of love,' through the Spirit who dwells in them" (Ephesians 5:2, Galatians 5:22). 4. Honesty and integrity: "May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection" (Psalm 25:21, NLT). 5. Self-control: "Father, help all my children and grandchildren not to be like many others around them, but let them be 'alert and self-controlled' in all they do" (1 Thessalonians 5:6) 6. Love for God's Word: "May all my children and grandchildren grow to find your Word 'more precious than gold, than much pure gold; [and] sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb'" (Psalm 19:10). 7. Justice: "God, help all my children and grandchildren to love justice as you do and to 'act justly' in all they do" (Psalm 11:7, Micah 6:8). 8. Mercy "May all my children and grandchildren always 'be merciful, as [their] Father is merciful'" (Luke 6:36). 9. Respect (for self, others, authority): "Father, grant that all my children and grandchildren may 'show proper respect to everyone,' as your Word commands" (1 Peter 2:17a). 10. Strong, Biblical self-esteem: "Help all my children and grandchildren develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are 'God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus'" (Ephesians 2:10). 11. Faithfulness: "Let love and faithfulness never leave [my children and grandchildren],' but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts" (Proverbs 3:3). 12. Courage: "May all my children and grandchildren always 'Be strong and courageous' in their character and in their actions" (Deuteronomy 31:6). 13.Purity: "'Create in [them] a pure heart, O God,' and let their purity of heart be shown in their actions" (Psalm 51:10). 14. Kindness: "Lord, may all my children and grandchildren 'always be kind to each other and to everyone else'" (1 Thessalonians 5:15). 15. Generosity: "Grant that all my children and grandchildren may 'be generous and willing to share [and so] lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age'" (1 Timothy 6:18-19). 16. Peace: "Father, let all my children and grandchildren 'make every effort to do what leads to peace'" (Romans 14:19). 17. Joy: " May all my children and grandchildren be filled 'with the joy given by the Holy Spirit'" (1 Thessalonians 1:6). 18. Perseverance: " Lord, teach all my children and grandchildren perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to 'run with perseverance the race marked out for [them]'" (Hebrews 12:1). 19. Humility: " God, please cultivate in all my children and grandchildren the ability to 'show true humility toward all'" (Titus 3:2). 20. Compassion: "Lord, please clothe all my children and grandchildren with the virtue of compassion" (Colossians 3:12). 21. Responsibility: "Grant that all my children and grandchildren may learn responsibility, 'for each one should carry his own load'" (Galatians 6:5). 22. Contentment: "Father, teach all my children and grandchildren 'the secret of being content in any and every situation. . . . through him who gives [them] strength'" (Philippians 4:12-13). 23. Faith: "I pray that faith will find root and grow in all my children's and grandchildren’s hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them" (Luke 17:5-6, Hebrews 11:1-40). 24. A servant heart " God, please help all my children and grandchildren develop servant hearts, that they may serve wholeheartedly, 'as to the Lord, and not to men'" (Ephesians 6:7, KJV). 25. Hope: "May the God of hope grant that all my children and grandchildren may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit" (Romans 15:13). 26. The willingness and ability to work hard: "Teach all my children and grandchildren, Lord, to value work and to work hard at everything they do, 'as working for the Lord, not for men'" (Colossians 3:23). 27. A passion for God: "Lord, please instill in all my children and grandchildren a soul that "followeth hard after thee," a heart that clings passionately to you (Psalm 63:8, KJV). 28. Self-discipline: "Father, I pray that all my children and grandchildren may develop self-discipline, that they may acquire 'a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair'" (Proverbs 1:3). 29. Prayerfulness: "Grant, Lord, that all my children's and grandchildren’s lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to 'pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests" (Ephesians 6:18). 30. Gratitude: "Help all my children and grandchildren to live lives that are always 'overflowing with thankfulness,' 'always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ'" (Colossians 2:7, Ephesians 5:20). 31. A heart for missions "Lord, please help all my children and grandchildren to develop a heart for missions, a desire to see your glory declared among the nations, your marvelous deeds among all peoples" (Psalm 96:3). (By Dr Helen Onyeaka, 22nd October 2006 - http://www.womenarisepray.org/prayerfocus.php?id=19) |
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