A Prayer Blog Inspired By Our Everyday Reading Of The Bible.



Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Prayer

I ask that the peace of God rests upon me and all that concerns me from this day henceforth, keeping my heart stayed on Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Amen

Monday, August 30, 2010

Philippians 4:6

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Prayer

Father help me to be totally dependent on you, such that when I need things I am rest assured that you are able to supply all my needs.
Help me to remember that at all times and in all situations I must turn to you in prayer, thanking you for all you have done in the past, the things you are doing now and also the things you are going to do in the future.
I reject every spirit of worrying from this day in Jesus name, amen.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Philippians 4:5

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Prayer

Help me to remember at all times that we are in the end times and you are coming soon.
With this in mind, I want to live a life that does not long for material things just for the sake of having them.
Give me a heart that does not show off what I have, oppressing have-nots knowingly or un knowingly.
I ask for the grace to be contented with what I am blessed with.
Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Prayer

Let rejoicing come from deep within me now and continuously in Jesus name.
Let the peace of God cause my countenance change to a joyous one from this moment in Jesus name. Amen

Friday, August 27, 2010

Philippians 3:13-14

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Prayer

Father I thank you for the things that I have passed through up until this day, the successes, near successes and even the failures.
I thank you for your grace that has kept me alive and going.
I have learnt from the past, concentrate on the present and look forward to the future.
I pray that a determination should envelope me as I press forward, determining that no barriers will stop me from getting the prize of the high calling of God upon my life in Jesus name. Amen

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Philippians 3:2-3

Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Prayer

Give me a heart that can discern good and evil so that when I hear people or watch on the television, I will know who is serving you and who is an agent of the devil.
Help me so that I will not be polluted by evil doctrines masquerading as being from you.
The times are dangerous. Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Philippians 2:16

Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

Prayer
Help me to live the word today and everyday, speaking to the people I come into contact with about Jesus.
Let the character of Christ shine through me today and everyday.
At the end of the race of life let me rejoice knowing I have fulfilled my purpose in life.
Thank you father in Jesus name I have prayed. Amen

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Philippians 2:14-15

Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Prayer

Father I will start to do all things without complaining.
With your help I will start to obey you without looking for excuses.
You have said that I should be perfect just as you are perfect, this will be my goal. I will be a salt and a light unto the world.
Thank you father in Jesus’ name. Amen

Monday, August 23, 2010

Philippians 2:13

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Prayer

I thank you father for finding me worthy to have a relationship with.
Without you, I am dead and with you I am alive.
You have given me a will to make choices and you have given me the ability to do what I want to do.
Out of your love for me, you help me to make the right choices and when I go ahead to obey you, I give you pleasure.
May your name be praised.
Thank you father in Jesus’ name. Amen

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Philippians 2:12

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Prayer

Father help me as I want to continue to obey you, whether someone is watching me or not or whether I remember that you are everywhere or not.
Help me to make the right choices all the time, so that I will not fail to enter heaven when the time comes.
Help me to take my salvation seriously so that I do not throw it away.
Thank you father in Jesus’ name. Amen

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Philippians 2: 5-8

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Prayer

Lord give me the mind of Jesus, help me to exhibit the humility that Christ showed when he obeyed the father on the cross of cavalry.
Help me not to think highly of myself compared to other people. I must not look down on people; rather let me see you in them.
I want to have a desire to obey you no matter how inconvenient I think it is.
Thank you father in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Philippians 1:20

According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

Prayer

By your grace I am confident that I will not be ashamed of declaring you are my father, I will not be ashamed that I am born again, I will not be ashamed to spread the good news of salvation at every opportunity and through every avenue available to me.
I ask that Christ be magnified in my body such that as I lift Him up, he will draw men unto himself. So help me God in Jesus’ name. Amen

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Philippians 1:6

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ

Prayer

My confidence is in you this day father, all you have started in my life, every door that you have opened in my family, ministry, church, business, on my job, you will complete in the name of Jesus.
And I know of a fact that you will not stop until I meet with Jesus.
Thank you good God. Amen

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Prayer

This day I thank you for the strength of Christ which is available to me.
I thank you because I can do everything that Christ has purposed me to do.
I thank you father because in you, I will achieve my purpose and every trial or temptation I will overcome in Jesus’ name. Amen

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Isaiah 54:16-17

Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Prayer
No weapons of the devil will function against me.
I condemn every evil word written or spoken about me.
Every gang up against me I send the fire of God to start to confuse and scatter them, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Monday, August 16, 2010

Isaiah 54:14-15

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.
Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake.

Prayer

Thank you for establishing me in your righteousness.
By your grace oppression is far from me. I am free and I have no fear, because you are my shield terror cannot come near me.
I scatter every gathering against me with the blood of Jesus.
Whether they know it or not, they will fall for my sake in Jesus name. Amen.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Jeremiah 33:3

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Prayer

Thank you father for giving me the opportunity to call you anytime.
You have also assured me you will answer me.
I wait on you to show me great and mighty things that have been kept away from me, things that will draw me closer to you and will move me to my destiny.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Isaiah 54:10-13

For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.
O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.
And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.
And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Prayer

Father thank you for your guarantee of kindness to me and your covenant of peace with me and my family.
I thank you as you have started to beautify me, by your grace I will remain solid in you.
As you have promised all my children will be taught directly by you and they will all turn out great in Jesus name. Amen

Friday, August 13, 2010

Isaiah 54:7-8

For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.

Prayer

Thank you for remembering me father and bringing me back into your presence.
Let me continue to enjoy your kindness, let your mercy abound over me in Jesus name. Amen

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Isaiah 54:5

For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Prayer

I thank you my Lord and King because you are my husband, taking care of me, providing for me, being my best friend and confidant just like an earthly husband would be.
You are the Captain of the hosts of heaven, fighting for me and ensuring your promises come to pass in my life.
You paid a price for me, shedding the blood of your son Jesus Christ, redeeming me from the curse of the law.
You are God and there is none like you.
This day I bow before your throne and I worship. I thank you for making me worthy to come before you. Be magnified in Jesus name. Amen.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Isaiah 54:4

Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.

Prayer
I will not fear because you have not given me a spirit of fear.
I will not be ashamed.
I will not be confounded because you have given me wisdom to tackle every situation before me.
I will not be put to shame because my sins you will remember no more.
You have promised me father that old things have passed way and all things have become new.
The reproaches of my emptiness and loneliness have been taken away in Jesus name. Amen

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

3 John 1:2

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Prayer

Thank you for your desire to see prosper, for me to have good health, all things happening according to your will for me, in Jesus name.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Jeremiah 24:7

And I will give them a heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.

Prayer

As you have promised give me a heart to know you in all your power, a heart to appreciate you, a heart that bows down before you and surrenders to you.
I return to you for guidance. Lead me and be my God.
Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen

Sunday, August 8, 2010

1 John 5:3

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Prayer

Out of your love, help me to keep your commandments.
Help me to realise that keeping your commandments is good for me and I can only benefit from this.
Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Matthew 5:13-16

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Prayer

Lord help me to be a good example to all around me.
Help me to be a shining light chasing away darkness everywhere I am.
Help me to be bold enough to lift up your name wherever I am.
Help me to continue to do good bringing glory to you.
Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Matthew 4:19

And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Prayer

I surrender all to you as I learn how to fulfil your command to go into the world and preach the good news.
Give me the heart to follow you and let your name be glorified.
Thank you for choosing me father. Amen

Thursday, August 5, 2010

1 Kings 4:34

And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom.

Prayer

As I ask and receive the spirit of wisdom from you, let my exhibition of wisdom draw people to you. Amen

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

1 Kings 4:7, 27

And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, which provided victuals for the king and his household: each man his month in a year made provision.
And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon's table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.

Prayer

All those whom you have chosen to be a blessing to me, nothing will hold them from obeying your command.
Let their cups run over, they will not suffer lack from this day in Jesus name. Amen

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

1 Kings 3:20

And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, while thine handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom.

Prayer

Grant me the grace not to sleep when the enemy is waging war against me.
I nullify every strategy of the enemy against me by fire.
I ask that the host of heaven protect me and all that is mine in Jesus name. Amen

Monday, August 2, 2010

1 Kings 3:11-13

And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.

Prayer

Father help me not to pray amiss. Help me to ask according to what you want for me.
Bless me with abundance, let your name be glorified.
Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen

Sunday, August 1, 2010

1 Kings 3:9-10

Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.

Prayer

Father give me a heart that discerns between good and bad, a heart that would not want to disappoint you.
When I have discerned, help me to make the right choice.
Give me an understanding heart that will want to be the best in all I do, on my job, business, ministry or studies.
Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen