Prayers That Avail Much

Love Surpassing Knowledge

Jesus prayed that we would remain united in our love for one another.  The first part of the commandment that Jesus left us is to love the Lord our God with our entire being.  And the second is that we would love our neighbor as ourselves. Is it possible to love God but not love others?  It seems that some Christians think so, but if we want our prayers answered we must love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and strength and learn to walk in love others as we love ourselves. The world will know that God loves them as much as He loves Jesus if we show love one to the other.  You are born of God; you are born of Love because God is Love.

PRAYER:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray that Christ will dwell in my heart through faith. Also, I pray that I, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge–that I may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Amen

Scripture Reading Ephesians 3:17-19 (NIV)

I Can Do All Things

Every day is a day of rejoicing but today is especially joyful for me; it is the birthday of our oldest daughter, Renee, who has achieved success in spite of dyslexia. She has to study more and work harder but she continues to prove that God’s word is true.  You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Dreams are seeds of reality – they are the beginning of all your achievements. Obstacles can become stepping stones to success if you believe. Your future is filled with probabilities and possibilities.  Jesus said that all things are possible to the person who believes.

PRAYER:

Father, You are the Strength of my life. I am working out my own salvation with reverence, not in my own strength for you are effectually at work in me, energizing and creating in me the power and desire both to will and to work for your good pleasure, satisfaction and delight. I am a new creation in Christ; old things have passed away, and today I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Nothing shall be impossible to me in the name of Jesus. Amen

Scripture Reading Psalm 27:1 Philippians 2:12-13 AMP Philippians 4:13 2 Corinthians 5:17

His Yoke is Easy

At one time I carried upon my shoulders the yoke of religious bondage. I was expected to live a life of perfection, and got saved over and over again. I was loaded down by a bundle of rules like a pack animal.  The heavy harness that fit over my shoulders robbed me of my joy and pulled me away from God.  But the day came when I met Jesus who freed me from this religious yoke of bondage.  I found the rest that Jesus promised; love, healing and peace with God.  Today I enjoy a father/child relationship with God who changed meaningless, futile, wearisome toil into a life with purpose.  You will become spiritually productive when you yoke up with Jesus.  His yoke is easy and his burden is light.

PRAYER:

Father, I have fixed my eyes upon You as the Author and Finisher of my faith. I am running the race with excellence, ever learning, ever growing and ever achieving. Reveal those things that encumber my race and give me the power to uproot and remove anything that binds me to past failures. In the name of Jesus, I accept your yoke, which is easy, and I accept your burden, which is light. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I will do mighty acts of valor! Amen

Scripture Reading Matthew 11:28-30 Hebrews 12:1-2 Psalm 108:13

Sing a New Song

Out of your innermost being shall flow rivers of living water.  This water is for your healing and the healing of those within your realm of influence.  This living water will wash away thoughts that would limit your spiritual and emotional growth and your possibilites. What are you speaking; what are you singing?  Are you singing songs of self-pity, gloom and doom or songs of joy, peace and love?  The choice is yours.  Speak out to others in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with your voice and making melody with all your heart to the Lord (Eph. 5:19)  You begin by loving the Lord your God.  Choose to be joyful in him and be in high spirits.  If you are feeling down, if circumstances are holding you in depression, if you are in the midst of a trial choose to sing a new song to the Lord, and your feelings will be lifted, and you can go on your way holding your head high because the joy of the Lord is your strength.  Praise goes before victory!

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, today I am singing a new song. Yesterday with its victories and failures has passed away, and behold on this day all things have become new. I look forward to all things that You send my way — a new sunrise, new friends, relationships, assignments, responsibilities, blessings, and new opportunities to be a blessing to someone today. I release the past, and will not judge by the former thought patterns and attitudes. Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your goodness to me. The earth is full of God’s unfailing love. Amen

        Scripture Reading Isaiah 42:9-10 AMP Isaiah 43:18-10 Psalm 33:5

All is well

Jesus said: If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your heart, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. (John 15:7)  What a wonderful promise.  If your thoughts, actions and habits are controlled by the Word of God, you will know that in spite of circumstances all is well. Each and every day take time to pray Scriptural prayers, meditate and read your Bible.  You can have complete assurance and boldness before God if you keep His commandments and habitually practice what is pleasing to him. Believe in and rely on the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He has commanded us. (1 John 3:20-24)   Regardless of circumstances you can rest assured – all is well.

PRAYER:

Father, I acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.  Empowered by Your Spirit, I purpose to keep Your decrees and commands, which You have given me, so that it may go well with me and my children after me, and that I may live long in the land the Lord my God gives me for all time.  To the glory of God the Father, I acknowledge that Jesus is Lord of my home, ministry and the work place.  Jesus is Lord of my life!  Amen

Scripture Reading Deuteronomy 4:39-40 Deuteronomy 5:29 Philippians 2

Care-free

The human body and central nervous system cannot tolerate the burden of worry, fretting, and anxiety.  This type of burden causes a chemical imbalance in your DNA and interfers with the production of necessary hormones for physical, mental and emotional health.  Worry is probably the major cause of sickness. The Holy Spirit taught me to cast all my burdens on the Lord during a crucial time in my life. I chose not to worry and declared that God cared for me and my household. The Holy Spirit taught me how to take off my cares and lay them on the Lord.  I approached God boldly in prayer and read His Word aloud to myself until worry subsided. Today I teach classes on Overcoming Worry, but find that some Christians are determined to worry and have their anxiety attacks. The choice is yours. You can lug around the worries and cares or you can talk to the Lord about any situation whether it is financial, marriage relationship, the death of a loved one, or children gone astray.  Choose to cast the care of any circumstance that is causing you to worry over on the Lord because He cares for you.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your goodness.  In the name of Jesus I cast the whole of my care—all anxieties, worries and concerns—upon You.  I know that You love me and care for me, and those for whom I am praying.  Today I make all my requests known to You with thanksgiving.  I know You hear me, and I believe Your best answers are on the way from the moment I ask.  Amen.

Scripture Reading Psalm 136:1 Philippians 4:6 I Peter 5:7

Complete in Christ

Often a man and woman will marry for the wrong reasons.  Each is looking to the other to heal all their hurts from the past and fulfill all their unmet needs. The demands they place on each other are too overwhelming for human nature. One of the greatest myths religion has taught is that a man or woman is not complete until they marry.  Each individual must work out and fully complete his own salvation. This is found in none other than in Christ Jesus. You are complete in him; you are accepted in the beloved. In Christ you come to completeness of personality. God’s divine power has given you everything you need for life and godliness through your knowledge of him who called you by his own glory and goodness. (2 Peter 1:3-4).  The names of God reveal his desire to supply your every need.

PRAYER:

My life is complete in You, Lord Jesus.  Every answer, every need, every solution I have need of is available to me.  You are Jehovah-Rapha, my Healer, Jehovah-Nissi, my Victory, Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider.  You are Jehovah M’Kaddesh, my Sanctifier, Jehovah-Shalom, my Peace and Security.  My Shepherd, you’re Jehovah-Rohi, Jehovah-Tsidkenu, my Righteousness, and Jehovah-Shammah, my ever-present Friend.  Because I am complete in You, Lord Jesus I can overcome my insecurities and bring maturity and wisdom to every relationship for the good and benefit of others.  Amen

Scripture Reading Colossians 2:10

Take Responsibility for your Attitude

Wrong attitudes are like dirty garments.  They don’t fall off your body; they have to be removed. Get rid of wrong attitudes by the planting of the word of God in your heart and mind. Do you complain about your job and how others treat you, or do you approach your job with enthusiasm and gratitude? Do you blame others when you are faced with adversity or do you take responsibility for your attitude and behavior? You can remove wrong attitudes by changing your mind and attitude toward God. Love the Lord your God with your entire spirit, soul and body and love others even as you love yourself. Determine to lay aside every wrong attitude and run with patient endurance and steady and active persistence the race that is set before you(Hebrews 12:1). Your attitude will determine your success in life.

PRAYER:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I purpose to have the same attitude, purpose and humble mind as my Lord.  He is my example for greatness!  As a citizen of Your Kingdom, I am standing firm in united spirit and purpose, contending with a single mind for the faith, pursuing the destiny, which You handcrafted just for me.  I will not be intimidated in anything by my opponents and adversaries.  You are my light and my salvation.  Amen

Scripture Reading Philippians 2:5 Philippians 1:27 Psalm 27:1

A Pure Heart

What is in your heart will be revealed during times of stress, trial or tribulation.  Some Christians do not give heed to what they are watching on television or the music they hear or the material they are reading, and they fill their minds with ungodly thinking.  Some major on negative, pessimistic thinking, and they do not see a silver lining anywhere.  To be pure in heart you must saturate your mind with the Word of God through reading, meditation and prayer.  Prayers That Avail Much are books of Scriptural prayers that are written to help you renew your mind to God’s Word.  Develop the mind of Christ by choosing to concentrate on the magnitude of God and His promises to you.  You can change your attitude from negative to positive and become a world changer!

PRAYER:

Father, it is you who creates a pure heart and a steadfast spirit within me.  Lord Jesus, thank You for cleansing me.  You have blotted out and canceled my transgressions, and you will remember them no longer.  You do not keep a record of my sin because I have truly repented and turned from my wicked ways.  I am cleansed and pruned by the living word which you have given me.  I will not forget all your benefits but affectionately and gratefully bless your name. You heal all my diseases and forgive all my iniquities.  Thank you. Amen

Scripture Reading Psalm 51:10 Isaiah 43:25 John 15:3

A Servant of the Lord

God knew you before the foundation of the world, and He prepared paths that you are to walk in.  Do you know who are you are, why you are here and how you will achieve your purpose?  If you do not know how to respond I encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit to help you find the answers.  Even though Jesus was equal with God, He came to earth and fulfilled his assignment as a servant of God. You are a child of God who is free to choose whom you will serve.  Will you serve God and fulfill his purposes for your life?

PRAYER:

As a servant of the Lord, I purpose to be kind to everyone.  I will teach others without being quarrelsome or resentful.  It is absolutely clear that you called me to a free life.  I will make sure that I don’t use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever I want to do and destroy my freedom.  Rather, I purpose to use my freedom to serve others in love; that’s how freedom grows. Amen

Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 2:24 Galatians 5:13