Bible Promise - Isaiah 51:11

“The ransomed of the Lord shall be redeemed and come home singing! And everlasting joy shall be upon their heads. Joy and gladness shall overcome them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.”

 

What an amazing promise: to be overwhelmed, not by sighs and sorrows, but overcome with gladness and joy!

 

We had been held hostage, Lord, but You paid our ransom. You redeemed us from fear and the need to mourn our own deaths.

 

Thank You for giving us cause to sing for joy! Praise You for bringing us home to You.

from Kneeling on the Promises of God

A prayer of Hagar

When Hagar fled into the desert to escape her mistress, the expectant mother thought she would surely die. But an angel of the Lord appeared to her with comfort and a prophetic word. Then Hagar said:

"You are EL Roi!

You are the God Who sees me!

You watch over me,"

Genesis 16:13.

1 Kings 18:36-37 – a prayer of Elijah

O, Lord God of my ancestors,

a time of offering draws near.

 

Now, let everyone know

You are God,

and I am here to serve You

in obedience to Your word.

 

Answer me, O Lord, answer me,

so people who gather will know

You are Lord.

 

You are God, and only You

can turn hearts back to You.

[from the Book of Bible Prayers]

2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 – a prayer of Paul

 

O Father God,

may You encourage

our hearts

and strengthen us

in every good word

and good deed

through our Lord

Jesus Christ, Who

loved us and,

by His grace,

gave us eternal

encouragement

and the hope

of good

forever.

 

 

from the Book of Bible Prayers

 

Philemon 1:6, 25 – a prayer of Paul

 God, may we be active
in sharing our faith
and come to a better
understanding
of the goodness
You have given us
in Christ.

May the grace

of the Lord Jesus Christ

embrace our spirit.

[from the Book of Bible Prayers]

 

 

Romans 15:5–6, 13 – a prayer of Paul

God Who gives us

endurance

and encouragement,

please give us

a spirit of unity

among ourselves.

 

As we follow Christ Jesus,

may we glorify You –

God and Father

of our Lord Jesus Christ –

with one heart, one mouth. 

 

God of hope, fill us

with all joy and peace

as we trust You –

as our hope overflows

by the power

of Your Holy Spirit.

from the Book of Bible Prayers

A Matter of Life or Death!

 

Deuteronomy 30:15-16 – “Look. I have set before you today life or death, prosperity or adversity. If you obey the instructions of the Lord your God and walk in God’s ways and keep God’s commands, you chose life. Then you will multiply and have the blessings of the Lord on you wherever you go.”

Oh, Lord, help us to choose life! Of course, we prefer prosperity over adversity, but choosing life isn’t always as clear. Please remind us with every decision to ask ourselves, “Will this lead to life? Will this be for good? Will this be pleasing to You? Will this be in line with Your will and ways?”

Thank You, Lord God, for giving us free will. Help us to freely choose Your will for us in Jesus' Name. Amen.

from the book, Kneeling on the Promises of God