Agreement with God’s Word
Do you have difficulty praying for others?
I often need to let things steep in my mind and heart much like making a good pot of tea. Lately I’ve been pondering a thought from Dr. Myles Munroe book on “Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer”. It is this…
“The backbone of prayer is our agreement with God’s Word…”
As this steeped in my heart I began to see my praying differently. Often I determine what would be the best answer in my situations and then ask God, in faith, to accomplish it. Scripture is sometimes a part of that. Yet God began to challenge my heart to ask Him first what His Word says about what I am praying for. How could I agree with His Word in the things that I felt prompted to pray for?
Here are some prayer nuggets I found as I asked God how to pray according to His word.
When praying for someone who seems oblivious to God’s care for her.
Show her the wonder of Your great love, O Lord. Psalm 17:7
When praying for someone who seems directionless in her work.
Establish the work of her hands, O Lord. Psalm 90:17
When praying for someone who sincerely desires to walk in God’s ways.
Since she lives in the Spirit, help her keep in step with the Spirit. Gal. 5:16-20
When praying for someone who is tempted to go back into her old ways.
Thank you Lord that it is for freedom that You have set us free. Help her to stand firm and not be entangled again in this slavery. Galatians 5:1
When praying for someone who is confused about how to live.
Lord, help her not to conform to the patterns of the world but to be transformed by the renewing of her mind so she can prove out Your will in her life. Romans 12:2
When praying for someone who is distracted spiritually by acquiring things.
Lord, help her to set her affections on things above and not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2
When praying for someone who is despondent and brokenhearted.
Lord, restore her soul and lead her in right paths for the sake of Your name.
Psalm 23
When praying for someone who needs to give her heart to the Lord.
Thank you Lord, that You are patient and desiring everyone to come to repentance. Help her to choose to turn her life into Your hands. 2 Peter 3:9
When praying for someone who desires a mate, a new job or a change.
Thank you Lord that You will perfect that which concerns her today.
Psalm 138:8
When praying for those worn out in ministry.
Lord, may she be energized today as she lives her life on the wavelength of the great commission. Matthew 28:19
Heavenly Father,
Thank you that Your word gives us everything we need for life and for godliness.
Teach us to pray according to Your Word and not according to our wishes. Lead us in new paths of prayer as we look to discover first what Your word says about what we are praying for. Teach us to pray, Lord. In Jesus’ powerful name I ask, amen.
Question: How can you use the Scripture to shape your prayers today?
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Thank you for the scriptures. What a good way to start the day with an arsonal of the word. To for others and myself.
Hi Dianne! So good to see you again, too! :)Have thought about you many times as well, and praying that God has been continuing His restorative work in your home, and hoping to hear that He has provided employment that maximizes your skills, without overextending your responsibilities! You are quite capable, my friend, and I am certain that you would be a great asset to anyone’s staff! God bless you, too, sweet sister! :)
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this was great
What a great devotianal! Thank you so much!!
Thankyou for today’s devotional, Great word, much needed for today. Blessings to all
Thank you soooo much for this devotional!! I am over the ladies ministry @ my church, and this covers so many of the needs I need to pray for and to teach to the women!! This was a TRUE blessing for me!!!!
Thank you, Gail, for this wonderful template for prayer! Praying the Scriptures is a powerful means of infusing our minds and hearts with God’s truth and His promises! So often we do pray for things that we want, disregarding what God may want, then wondering why He “doesn’t answer my prayers!” God is so good, and He knows what we truly need, and He is faithful to benefit us always! When our prayers are focused on kingdom values, and our hearts are drawn to worship God, He promises to meet our needs, according to His riches in glory! (Matt. 6:5-33) As our hearts are transformed towards Christ-likeness, our prayers become more aligned with God’s kingdom agenda and His economy.