Wednesday, April 27, 2011

O God in Heaven,



You created the world through your Son, the same Jesus who voluntarily offered his life to save us from hell and destruction. We praise you, Jesus, because you lifted yourself from the grave and defeated death. We rejoice that you now stand on your Father’s right hand in power listening to our prayers. Working on our behalf.


We praise you because the strength that defeated Satan and raised you back to life has never diminished. The power that raised you from the dead is still available for each of us, your children. Not only will you eventually resurrect us to spend eternity with you in heaven, you give hope for an abundant life now. Please remind us that you invite us to tap into your power when we face overwhelming problems. Help us rise above fear and despair. Give us confidence that we can endure any adversity with your supernatural assistance. Even though we are weak, we are super conquerors through you.


We pray in your name and praise you together, Jesus. We rejoice in your righteousness and give thanks to your holy name. You are wholly wonderful.






Supporting verses:


“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” John 11: 25,26


“And what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority an power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.” Ephesians 1:19 - 21


“The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coast lands be glad! . . . Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous, and give thanks to his holy name!” Psalm 97:1


“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Rom. 8:37

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Reading this prayer may make it easier to accept responsibility for wrong actions. Taken from Wellspring Ministries and adapted by Barbara Martin, this prayer guides you as you repent and ask for forgiveness. 


Father in Heaven, in Jesus’ name, I purpose and choose to confess that I sinned against you when I chose to participate in ____________(name the sin, this can be an attitude sin also). I acknowledge my responsibility and repent for the sin of ___________.
I ask your forgiveness and I forgive myself for this sin. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, God come in the flesh, and by the power of his shed blood on the cross of Calvary, I cancel all of Satan’s power and authority over me and all spiritual assignments against me. I command all tormenting and unclean spirits to leave me now and never return and I release myself from any curse or effects of this sin.
Holy Spirit, please cleanse my conscience, heal my heart, renew my mind and show me your truth in Jesus’ name. Amen.


Supporting verses:
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3: 23
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:8,9

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Gracious Father,


Please bless your children who are reading this by reminding them throughout the day how much you love them and who they are in you.

You created them in your own image to be your much-loved children. You are the perfect Father, much better than any earthly father. They were not a mistake; you determined the exact times of their births and were glad when they were born. You knitted them together in the womb, numbered the very hairs on their heads and determined where they would live. You continue to treasure them even now, no matter how they feel or what they believe.

When troubles seem poised to destroy, you rescue and comfort them.

You are not distant and angry, instead you watch and ponder their every action because you love them unconditionally and delight in them. You desire with all your heart and soul to establish and bless them and moment by moment you protect them from the evil.

Please give my friends eyes to see who you are and to understand their identity in you. Bless them in Jesus’ name, amen.

Supporting verses:

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Gen. 1:27

You therefore must be perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Matt. 5:48
O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up/ you discern my thoughts from afar. . . . For you formed my inward parts/ you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” Ps. 139: 1,2, 13

I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness with all my heart and soul.” Jer. 32:41

And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined and allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, in the hope they might feel their way toward him and find him.” Acts: 17:26

So we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us.” 1 John 4:16
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Cor. 1:3-4

Friday, April 1, 2011

Dear Heavenly Father,
Please bless your children who are reading this by reminding them throughout the day how much you love them and who they are in you.
You created them in your own image to be your much-loved children. You are the perfect Father, much better than any earthly father. They were not a mistake; you determined the exact times of their births and were glad when they were born. You knitted them together in the womb, numbered the very hairs on their heads and determined where they would live. You continue to treasure them even now, no matter how they feel or what they believe.
When troubles seem poised to destroy, you rescue and comfort them.You are not distant and angry, instead you watch and ponder their every action because you love them unconditionally and delight in them. You desire with all your heart and soul to establish and bless them and moment by moment you protect them from the evil.
Please give my friends eyes to see who you are and to understand their identity in you. Bless them in Jesus’ name, amen.

Supporting verses:
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Gen. 1:27
“You therefore must be perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” Matt. 5:48

“O LORD, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up/ you discern my thoughts from afar. . . . For you formed my inward parts/ you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” Ps. 139: 1,2, 13
“I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness with all my heart and soul.” Jer. 32:41
“And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined and allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, in the hope they might feel their way toward him and find him.” Acts: 17:26
“So we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us.” 1 John 4:16
Zeph. 3:17
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Cor. 1:3-4