Standing in Need of Prayer

Prayer is said to be the master key that opens all doors. For many, prayer becomes a last resort when all else have failed. Human intervention in the midst of life's struggles is the easiest and nearest we can appeal to. When we can't make it through a trial, we turn to someone with 'experience' to help us sail through. When we face eviction or collection calls, we turn to banks and friends to bail us out. When we receive the pink slip we look for a lawyer. When we receive the call from the employer saying we didn't get the job we become angry and bitter. When the coroner or family member calls to inform us of the passing of a loved one, we ask god 'why?'

We stand in the need of prayer daily and our trust in god is manifested in the one to whom we turn when night seems to have come too early in our lives. Our true anchor is the person or thing to whom we turn when the billows of life come flooding over our tiny boat.

Make it your duty to daily throw yourself into the arms of the almighty god in prayer, knowing that when we make him our delight, he shall make our needs his daily business.

November 11, 2010

Prayer for Direction

In the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, I pray for you reading this post now. I pray that God will open your eyes to see the right path God is opening up for you. Whatsoever be the hindrance to your vision and your dreams, I dispel them in the Name of Jesus. I summon the hosts of heaven to give you clarity of thought, singleness of purpose and resolve of mind to think aright and act aright. I apply the blood of Jesus to your mouth and your tongue so that you won't bring downfall and failure to your way by your words and your pronouncements. The power of life and death is on your tongue; begin to make positive pronouncements, begin to speak the word of faith and not of fear. The Lord is breaking through what you thought was unbreakable; He is pulling down what used to be the barrier to your breakthrough. In the Name of Jesus I denounce sickness, the ploys of the enemy and the powers of darkness rallying against the Lord's anointed. They will gather but they will be scattered; they will rally but they will be dispelled; they will set up a standard but with a mighty wind and wave, the Lord will vanquish them in the evil imagination of their hearts.

For you thinking of venturing into that unknown, that uncertain, I pray that God will direct your thoughts in the path that leads to godliness! Isaiah 30:21 says "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Listen, listen, listen, remove all distractions and listen to that still small voice. In the Name of Jesus I pray.

Prayer for Haiti

This is a difficult time for the people of Haiti. This is a trial of faith for those who have already been victims of poverty, underdevelopment and deprivation. This is part of the christian journey that can be a channel for refining of faith. Someone once said that 'talent was born in solitude, but character in the vicissitudes of life.' Our prayer is that after all is done, the character and resilience of the Haitians will be stronger and their resolve to become more united in their faith and quest for development will be firmer.

God who answers by fire will thunder down from the mountains and answer the many cries lifted up from all parts of the world. The humanitarian spirit exhibited during this time of great adversity is a demonstration of the world's oneness in fighting evil and striving for brotherhood and sisterhood.

May God raise up more warriors to intercede for the nation of Haiti, for leaders and for all who are working relentlessly towards building broken lives and rebuilding broken walls.
Speak Lord,  speak from your throne above.

Prayer for Families Going Through Challenging Times

Father in heaven, hear the cries of parents, grandparents, wards and foster parents who's pillows are wet with tears day and night. Listen to the groans of parents as they cry for their children to stay on the straight path of life. Lord our present day is ordered by a freedom and attitude that you frown upon from heaven above. Our children do what they want, say what they want and behave however they, society or their peers think is right. Lord there seems to be no standard of right or wrong. Father, parents struggle to bring their children to Church but they can only do as much as lies in them. You touch the hearts of our children Lord; you break their hearts of stone and perform divine surgery as you promised in Ezekiel 36:26 when you said "I will remove their hearts of stone and give them a heart of flesh."

Father, I pray for parents struggling to make a living, paying bills and putting food on their table; I pray for parents whose partners are in jail or facing charges of different sorts. Encourage their hearts and give them wisdom to see the way you are opening up for them. I pray for parents whose kids are in school and about to complete. As they think of moving into another phase of life, give them the tools, the resources and the patience to take one day at a time. When you walk with us, our way is clear; when we realize you are walking with us, our journey, though far, will be made easier.

We pray this through Jesus Christ your Son.

Amen.