Dear Lord,
I submit myself to You. I desire to do Your will for my life. Thank You for giving me this burden to be a prayer warrior. I realize parenting a child in the way You would have me to is beyond my human abilities. I need Your help. I want to partner with You and partake of Your gifts of wisdom, discernment, revelation, and guidance. I also need Your strength and patience, along with a generous portion of Your love flowing through me. Teach me how to love the way You love. I do not want to provoke my children to wrath (Ephesians 6:4) but desire to bring them up in the training and admonition of You. Proverbs 20:7 says the righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. Lord, I know I can only be righteous through You. Where I need to be healed, delivered, changed, matured, or made whole, I invite You to do that in me. Help me to walk in righteousness and integrity before You. Teach me Your ways, enable me to obey Your commandments and do only what is pleasing in Your sight. May the beauty of Your Spirit be so evident in me that I will be a godly role model. Give me the communication, teaching, and nurturing skills that I must have. Make me the parent You want me to be and teach me how to pray and truly intercede for the lives of [name child(ren)]. Lord, You said in Your Word, "Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." (Matthew 21:22). In Jesus' name I ask that You will increase my faith to believe for all the things You've put on my heart to pray for concerning [name child(ren)]. Amen.
(Adapted from The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Prayer to release yourself from the curse of lust and perversion
"Holy Spirit, fill me with the power to set myself free from all lust and perversion. I will no longer live under the curse of a perverse heart, and I commit to You today to keep my lips free from perversion and my eyes looking straight at You. Let all my ways be established in righteousness, and continue giving me the strength to remove my feet from all evil."
[In Jesus' name I pray, Amen]
(From Daily Declarations for Spiritual Warfare by John Eckhardt)
Philippians 2:15
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15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky
Proverbs 4:23-27
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23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.
Prayer to be released from the curse of sickness and infirmity
"Father, You are my Great Physician, and You have promised to bind up my broken body and to strengthen me when I am sick. You have released me from the curse of death and destruction and have freed me from all curses of sickness and infirmity in the name of Your Son, Jesus. You have blessed my life and filled me with the blessing of good health."
[In Jesus' name I pray, Amen]
(From Daily Declarations for Spiritual Warfare by John Eckhardt)
Ezekiel 34:16
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16 I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen the weak, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy. I will shepherd the flock with justice.
Ezekiel 34:16
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Jeremiah 33:6
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6 “‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
Matthew 10:1
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10Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
Matthew 4:23
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23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
Prayer for protection against harm
Dear Lord,
You know our situation. You already know what is going on in our bodies before we find out. Lord we praise You for giving us the life we have had on this earth so far. We want your will to be done in our lives and we are willing to accept whatever You have in your plan for [name spouse] and me. But Lord, if it is in Your will that we be protected from harm, I ask you put a hedge of protection around [spouse] and me. Protect our spirit, body, mind, and emotions from any kind of evil or harm. I pray specifically for protection from accidents, disease, injury, or any other physical, mental, or emotional abuse. I pray that [spouse] and I will make our refuge "in the shadow of Your wings" until "these calamities have passed by" (Psalms 57:1). Hide us from any kind of evil influences that would come against us. Keep [spouse] and me safe from any hidden dangers and let no weapon formed against us prosper.
Thank You, Lord, for Your many promises of protection. Help us to walk in Your ways and in obedience to Your will so that neither of us would come out from the umbrella of that protection. Keep us safe in all we do wherever we go. Lord we thank You we can lie down and sleep in peace; for You alone make us dwell in safety (Psalms 4:8). We thank You and praise You.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
(Adapted from The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian)
You know our situation. You already know what is going on in our bodies before we find out. Lord we praise You for giving us the life we have had on this earth so far. We want your will to be done in our lives and we are willing to accept whatever You have in your plan for [name spouse] and me. But Lord, if it is in Your will that we be protected from harm, I ask you put a hedge of protection around [spouse] and me. Protect our spirit, body, mind, and emotions from any kind of evil or harm. I pray specifically for protection from accidents, disease, injury, or any other physical, mental, or emotional abuse. I pray that [spouse] and I will make our refuge "in the shadow of Your wings" until "these calamities have passed by" (Psalms 57:1). Hide us from any kind of evil influences that would come against us. Keep [spouse] and me safe from any hidden dangers and let no weapon formed against us prosper.
Thank You, Lord, for Your many promises of protection. Help us to walk in Your ways and in obedience to Your will so that neither of us would come out from the umbrella of that protection. Keep us safe in all we do wherever we go. Lord we thank You we can lie down and sleep in peace; for You alone make us dwell in safety (Psalms 4:8). We thank You and praise You.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
(Adapted from The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian)
Prayer to release child(ren) to God
Dear Lord,
We give [name child(ren)] into Your hands. We are convinced that You alone know what is best for [him/her, them]. You alone know what [s/he, they] need. In Matthew 7:11 You say that even we, being evil, know how to give good gifts to our children. Even more, You, the Father in Heaven, who is perfect and righteous, and loving, will give much more to those who ask. So we release our child(ren), [name child(ren)], into Your care and protection. We commit to praying for everything concerning [him/her, them] that we can think of or that You put upon our hearts. Teach us how to pray and guide us in what to pray about.
Thank You that we can partner together with You in raising them and that we don't have to do it alone. We are grateful that we don't have to rely on the world's ever-changing methods for child rearing, but we can have clear directions from Your Word and wisdom as we pray to You for answers.
Thank You, Lord, for the precious gifts of [name child(ren)]. Help us to raise them. Show us places where we continue to hang on to them and enable us to release them to Your protection, guidance, and counsel. Help us not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. We rely on You for everything, and this day and all the others, we trust our child(ren) to You and release them into Your hands.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
(Adapted from The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian)
We give [name child(ren)] into Your hands. We are convinced that You alone know what is best for [him/her, them]. You alone know what [s/he, they] need. In Matthew 7:11 You say that even we, being evil, know how to give good gifts to our children. Even more, You, the Father in Heaven, who is perfect and righteous, and loving, will give much more to those who ask. So we release our child(ren), [name child(ren)], into Your care and protection. We commit to praying for everything concerning [him/her, them] that we can think of or that You put upon our hearts. Teach us how to pray and guide us in what to pray about.
Thank You that we can partner together with You in raising them and that we don't have to do it alone. We are grateful that we don't have to rely on the world's ever-changing methods for child rearing, but we can have clear directions from Your Word and wisdom as we pray to You for answers.
Thank You, Lord, for the precious gifts of [name child(ren)]. Help us to raise them. Show us places where we continue to hang on to them and enable us to release them to Your protection, guidance, and counsel. Help us not to live in fear of possible dangers, but in the joy and peace of knowing that You are in control. We rely on You for everything, and this day and all the others, we trust our child(ren) to You and release them into Your hands.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
(Adapted from The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian)
Prayer for husband to be COURAGEOUS
Dear Lord,
I pray that [name husband] is courageous in You. I pray he is able to withstand the flaming arrows of the evil one and to take a firm stand for You in this world. I pray according to Joshua 1:7-9 that [name husband] be strong and very courageous. That he be careful to obey all the law that Your servant Moses gave and that he not turn from it to the right or to the left, so he can be successful wherever he goes. I pray that [name husband] keep the Book of the Law always on his lips; meditating on it day and night, so that he is careful to do everything written in it. Then he will be prosperous and successful. Have You not commanded him? Be strong and very courageous. I pray he not be afraid or discouraged, for You, O Lord our God will be with him wherever he goes.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
I pray that [name husband] is courageous in You. I pray he is able to withstand the flaming arrows of the evil one and to take a firm stand for You in this world. I pray according to Joshua 1:7-9 that [name husband] be strong and very courageous. That he be careful to obey all the law that Your servant Moses gave and that he not turn from it to the right or to the left, so he can be successful wherever he goes. I pray that [name husband] keep the Book of the Law always on his lips; meditating on it day and night, so that he is careful to do everything written in it. Then he will be prosperous and successful. Have You not commanded him? Be strong and very courageous. I pray he not be afraid or discouraged, for You, O Lord our God will be with him wherever he goes.
In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Joshua 1:7-9
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7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Prayer that husband builds up our family and reflects a heart of love
Day 14 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language.
Ephesians 4:29
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29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Proverbs 18:21
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21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Prayer that husband builds our family and serves unselfishly
Day 13 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly.
Philippians 2:3-4
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3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Galatians 5:13
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13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Prayer that husband will yield himself to the Lord and practice self control
Day 12 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will yield his s*xual drive to the Lord and practice self control. Pray that your s*xual intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a reflection of selfless love.
Song of Songs 7:10
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10 I belong to my beloved,
and his desire is for me.
and his desire is for me.
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3 The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
Proverbs 5:15
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15 Drink water from your own cistern,
running water from your own well.
running water from your own well.
Prayer that husband would have a servant's heart
Day 11 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do His will.
Ephesians 6:6
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6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,
and humility comes before honor.
and humility comes before honor.
Prayer for husband to have strong integrity
Day 10 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others.
Proverbs 12:17
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 14:26-27
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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,
and for their children it will be a refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a person from the snares of death.
Proverbs 12:17
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:17
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17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.
but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 14:26-27
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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,
and for their children it will be a refuge.
and for their children it will be a refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a person from the snares of death.
turning a person from the snares of death.
Ephesians 6:10-12
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10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Proverbs 14:2
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2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
but those who despise him are devious in their ways.
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7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
1 Timothy 1:5
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5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
Proverbs 20:7
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7 The righteous lead blameless lives;
blessed are their children after them.
blessed are their children after them.
Prayer that husband would be a good steward of money and handle finances wisely and
Day 9 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. Pray that money will not become a source of discord in your family.
Hebrews 13:5
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5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,
“Never will I leave you;
never will I forsake you.”
never will I forsake you.”
Romans 12:13
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13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Proverbs 23:4-5
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Saying 8
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
do not trust your own cleverness.
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
for they will surely sprout wings
and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
do not trust your own cleverness.
5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone,
for they will surely sprout wings
and fly off to the sky like an eagle.
Prayer for husband to be successful in his career and ministry
Day 8 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will work hard to provide for your family, to the best of his ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his character—persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, positive relationships with people, determination, etc.
1 Timothy 5:8
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8 Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Joshua 1:7-9
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7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. 8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
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58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,(A) because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.(B)
Romans 12:11
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11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Prayer for husband to safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships
Day 7 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships with the opposite s*x. Pray that his heart will be pure and undivided in his commitment to you.
Proverbs 4:23-27
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23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.
for everything you do flows from it.
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead;
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Give careful thought to the paths for your feet
and be steadfast in all your ways.
27 Do not turn to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.
Proverbs 22:4-5
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4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.
its wages are riches and honor and life.
5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.
Romans 13:14
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14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.
Proverbs 6:23-24
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23 For this command is a lamp,
this teaching is a light,
and correction and instruction
are the way to life,
24 keeping you from your neighbor’s wife,
from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.
this teaching is a light,
and correction and instruction
are the way to life,
24 keeping you from your neighbor’s wife,
from the smooth talk of a wayward woman.
Proverbs 6:26
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26 For a prostitute can be had for a loaf of bread,
but another man’s wife preys on your very life.
but another man’s wife preys on your very life.
Prayer for husband to love righteousness and hate wickedness
Day 6 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness, especially the evils of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong stand against evil.
John 17:5
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5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
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12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Proverbs 27:12
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12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Prayer that husband will be faithful
Day 5 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he will have a desire to cultivate your relationship as a sign of his loyalty and commitment to you, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the Church.
Genesis 2:24
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24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?
but a faithful person who can find?
Prayer for husband to lead wisely and love sacrificially
Day 4 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will grow in leadership skills in your relationship—protecting and providing for you. Pray that he will lead you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in your marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)
Daniel 12:3
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3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
Ephesians 5:25-29
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25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,27 and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. 28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church—
Colossians 3:19
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19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Prayer that husband's heart will be tender toward the Lord and quick to agree about sin
Day 3 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his sin. Pray that his heart will be tender toward the voice of the Lord.
Psalm 25:9
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9 He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.
and teaches them his way.
Deuteronomy 6:5
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5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Proverbs 27:19
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19 As water reflects the face,
so one’s life reflects the heart.
so one’s life reflects the heart.
Micah 6:8
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8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Psalm 51:2-4
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2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I know my transgressions,
and my sin is always before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight;
so you are right in your verdict
and justified when you judge.
and my sin is always before me.
4 Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight;
so you are right in your verdict
and justified when you judge.
Prayer that husband will fear the Lord and bear fruit
Day 2 of 14 by Nancy Leigh DeMoss
Pray that your husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit in his life. Pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding, fearing the Lord.
Proverbs 8:10
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10 Choose my instruction instead of silver,
knowledge rather than choice gold,
knowledge rather than choice gold,
Proverbs 14:26-27
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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,
and for their children it will be a refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a person from the snares of death.
John 15:5-8Proverbs 14:26-27
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26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,
and for their children it will be a refuge.
and for their children it will be a refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning a person from the snares of death.
turning a person from the snares of death.
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5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
Psalm 112:1
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1 Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
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7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
fear the Lord and shun evil.
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