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A Prayer For A Heart Of Godly Wisdom

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A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, when we gave you our heart, we made the willful choice to no longer conform to the trends and philosophies of this world. Instead, we ask You to daily renew our minds so that we see this world and its philosophies through the eyes of Christ. We are put to the test daily in deciding what is truth and what is an error. May Your Holy Word be our reference point and Your Spirit is our Guide as we are exposed to countless philosophies based on human understanding and the basic principles of this world rather than Your eternal foundational truths. Sharpen our discernment and grant us courage so that we readily know truth from error and are fearless in saying so. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

Amen.

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A Prayer For Proclaiming The Truth

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A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, You have made Your truth known to both the righteous and unrighteous. Your Personhood is evident to all living creatures, though many turn away, ignore, or devise a false theology veiling or hiding the truth. They resist the truth of who You are by their sinful lifestyle and their eternal destiny is doomed. Your invisible attributes, eternal power and divine nature has been visible since the time of creation, and we are grateful for Your revelation to all who seek the truth. It is a lamp unto our feet and a light for our earthly path.

Amen.

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A Prayer To Be The Aroma Of Christ

A prayer Honoring Marriage
A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, as we interact with others today we want to release the aroma of Christ as the Holy Spirit works in and through us. It is our prayer that others will take in the spiritual fragrance of Christ, as His sweet presence is released through our endeavors. But help us to also accept the unpleasant truth that for those who are perishing we are the smell of death. We pray that they would be wooed by the Holy Spirit and train their senses to breathe in the aroma of life by seeking out truth as defined and modelled in Scripture, namely in the person of Jesus Christ our wonderful Savior. It’s in His name that we pray.

Amen.

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A Prayer For Persecuted Christians

A prayer Honoring Marriage
A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, You are my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid?  You protect me from danger so why should I be nervous? When evil people seek to destroy me; when my enemies attack me, they will stumble and fall at Your command.  Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will be steadfast.  Even if they attack me, I remain confident that You are watching over me.  My heart’s desire is to be in Your presence where I praise You by meditating on Your truths. I find comfort in Your merciful provisions.  In the day of trouble You will keep me safe.  You will hide me in the shelter of Your tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.  Then I will hold my head high, above my enemies who surround me.  Through it all I am confident of this:  I will see the goodness of the Lord.  Help me to wait for You, Lord, to be strong and take heart, as I wait for You. I will see Your mighty hand of provision here on this side or I will view You in all Your majesty on the other side where You reign supreme.
Amen.

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A Prayer Of Thanks For Christ’s Blood

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A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, we are so thankful for Your redeeming grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt. This is possible because of the blood of Jesus which was poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.  Where our sin increased, Your grace increased all the more.  Your refuge for our sin-filled souls took place at the cross of Calvary where Jesus shed His precious blood so that we might find forgiveness for our sins. This salvation is marvelous; it is matchless and it is infinitely greater than the animal blood sacrifice that took away sins for only a season. Christ’s redeeming blood sacrifice frees us from the penalty of sin in this life and for all eternity. We thank You, Jesus, for freely shedding Your blood on our behalf and it is in Your name that we pray.

Amen.

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A Prayer Of Faith

A prayer Honoring Marriage
A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, as we live in the Light of Your Word the devil’s venomous plots are exposed. We are not caught by surprise but rather we are filled with Your Spirit which prepares us to be on the offense rather than the defense. We walk in truth and confidence as we stand strong on the day of evil. As we wear the full armor You have provided, for our protection, we can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. Our fight is not against flesh and blood but against the powers of this world’s darkness and the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world. So we pray in the spirit continuously asking for Your discernment strength, and guidance. We also pray for our brothers and sisters that together we will stand firm against the enemy of our souls.
Amen.

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A Prayer For Peace

A prayer Honoring Marriage
A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, the cares of this world often press in on us and weigh our hearts down.  It’s not your desire that we carry a heavy load because You are the Burden Bearer.  You use the difficult circumstances of our lives to bring glory to Yourself as You bring spiritual maturity into our relationship with You.  Our faith is strengthened and our understanding deepened as You take the evil that Satan hurls at us and turn it into glorious occasion for Your power to be released and deliverance to take place.  You are the same God who led us into battle that will also lead us to victory in Jesus name, Amen.

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A Prayer For God’s Help

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A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, we need the prompting of Your Holy Spirit to keep us in check regarding our conduct toward others.  May we not dismiss our improper behavior by blaming it on our upbringing or make up other excuses.  Instead we take responsibility for our behavior as we want to glorify you and be a blessing to others. Would You help us to love people as we want to be loved.  Help us to give the benefit of the doubt as we want others to give us.  Help us to be quick to forgive and slow to anger.  May we treat others in the same way that we ourselves want to be treated.  In the name of Jesus we pray,

Amen.

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Bible Love Quotes: John 15:9-13

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

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A Prayer For Strength

A prayer Honoring Marriage
A prayer Honoring Marriage

Father, I consider today the path of life laid out for those who are wise.  It certainly isn’t the shortest, most traveled, or least difficult trail.  There are times when the incline may be so steep it forces me on all fours, but that’s a posture in which I’m most humbled.  It forces me to kneel down before You, the Lord my Maker.  Your strength is perfect when my strength is fleeting.  It is a place where I realize it is no longer my strength but it is in Your perfect strength that I walk.  It is no longer my plan but Your perfect plan that I follow.  It is no longer my wisdom but Your perfect wisdom that instructs me.  You give perfect direction and adequate strength to walk the upward path that leads to life everlasting.  Thank You that I will never walk the path of life alone, for You lead the way as You make my feet like hind’s feet on high places.

Amen.