Tag Archive | prayer

Gethsemane

Mar28

Then Jesus *came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and *said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”
And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed.
Then He *said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.”
And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” .  .  .
He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.”
Matthew 26:36-39, 42 NASB1995‬

Jesus deeply grieved. Jesus humble. Jesus stressed. Jesus human. Jesus fell on His face and prayed to His Father. Jesus prayed wanting to obey the Father more than to run the other way. Jesus, willing to be the sacrifice for you. For me. Jesus paid the price. His life for those who believe.

Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God, was sacrificed. . .

🌹Then He *came to the disciples and *said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.
Get up, let us be going; behold, the one who betrays Me is at hand!”
Matthew 26:45-46 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.26.36-46.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

People Called by God’s Name

Mar14

Who are the ‘people called by’ God’s name?

The one who knows His name. . .
Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore in that day I am the one who is speaking, ‘Here I am.’ ”
Isaiah 52:6 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.52.6.NASB1995

Those who are obedient to Him. . .
But this is what I commanded them, saying, ‘Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people; and you will walk in all the way which I command you, that it may be well with you.’
Jeremiah 7:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.7.23.NASB1995

Knowing God brings a desire to obey Him. Walking in surrendered obedience is being God’s people.

that they may walk in My statutes and keep My ordinances and do them. Then they will be My people, and I shall be their God.
Ezekiel 11:20 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/ezk.11.20.NASB1995

The blessing:

I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the Lord; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart.
Jeremiah 24:7 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.24.7.NASB1995

‘You shall be My people, And I will be your God.’ ”
Jeremiah 30:22, 32:28 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.30.22.NASB1995

🌹and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.
2 Chronicles 7:14-15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org

God’s People, Seek His Face

Mar6

and My people who are called by My name . . . seek My face
2 Chronicles 7:14c NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

Life is ALL about God. ALL about His plan! ALL about His way! Realization of this truth will humble a person. In humbleness we go before God in prayer seeking His Face, His will, His way. God becomes our quest, our priority in life.

I will go away and return to My place Until they acknowledge their guilt and seek My face; In their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.
Hosea 5:15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/hos.5.15.NASB1995

Seek God with a repentant heart.
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Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.
Psalms 105:4 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.105.4.NASB1995

Seek God’s strength to walk this life for His glory. Seek His face continually.

🌹When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I shall seek.”
Psalms 27:8 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.27.8.NASB1995Psalm 27:8
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Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God’s People, Pray

Mar5

and My people who are called by My name . . . pray
2 Chronicles 7:14b NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

God wants to hear from us. With a humble heart we approach Him praising, thanking and confessing; asking His favor upon our lives so as to bring Him glory.
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Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight. Consider too, that this nation is Your people.”
Exodus 33:13 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/exo.33.13.NASB1995


Listen to the supplication of Your servant and of Your people Israel, when they pray toward this place; hear in heaven Your dwelling place; hear and forgive.
1 Kings 8:30 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ki.8.30.NASB1995

whatever prayer or supplication is made by any man or by all Your people Israel, each knowing the affliction of his own heart, and spreading his hands toward this house; then hear in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men,
1 Kings 8:38-39 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ki.8.38.NASB1995

‭‭O God,
Hezekiah prayed before the Lord and said, “O Lord, the God of Israel, who are enthroned above the cherubim, You are the God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.
2 Kings 19:15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ki.19.15.NASB1995

‭‭And
Yet have regard to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication, O Lord my God, to listen to the cry and to the prayer which Your servant prays before You;
2 Chronicles 6:19 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.6.19.NASB1995

God, I pray
‭‭then hear from heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive, and render to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know for You alone know the hearts of the sons of men, that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live in the land which You have given to our fathers.
2 Chronicles 6:30-31 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.6.29.NASB1995

if they return to You with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their captivity, . . . then hear from heaven, from Your dwelling place, their prayer and supplications, and maintain their cause and forgive Your people who have sinned against You.
2 Chronicles 6:38a, 39 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.6.38.NASB1995

“Now, O my God, I pray, let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to the prayer offered in this place.

“O Lord God, do not turn away the face of Your anointed; remember Your lovingkindness to Your servant David.”
2 Chronicles 6:40, 42 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.6.42.NASB1995

Thank You, God, for the privilege to come to You in prayer, being reconciled to You and for the joy of fellowship in Your presence through this gift of prayer. In Jesus, our Lord and King we pray. Amen.
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🌹Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Matthew 26:41; Mark 14:38; Luke 23:40  NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.26.41.NASB1995

pray without ceasing;
1 Thessalonians 5:17 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.5.17.NASB1995
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Confess and turn away from sin . . .
Therefore repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray the Lord that, if possible, the intention of your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts 8:22 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.8.22.NASB1995

For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
1 Peter 3:12 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.3.12.NASB1995

With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,
Ephesians 6:18 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.6.18.NASB1995

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
Colossians 4:2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.4.2.NASB1995

Prayer is vital to the Christian life.

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
1 Peter 4:7 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.4.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God’s Humble People

Mar4

and My people who are called by My name humble themselves . . .
2 Chronicles 7:14a NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

‭‭‭‭A position of prayer is a humble heart. Coming before Almighty God, our Creator, is an awesome privilege. Direct contact with the One who loves us and gave His life for us. What have we to offer God? Nothing, except what He has given us. Life. Breath. The means to survive.

All of mankind needs to deal first with the issue of pride. Can we be like God? No. We are His creation. God always was and always will be.

A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.29.23.NASB1995

‭‭When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.11.2.NASB1995

Pride brings one low and with it comes dishonor. With humbleness comes wisdom and honor.

Do you want God to hear your prayers? Bow before Him with a humble heart.

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:10 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

🌹MY people who are called by My name humble themselves . . .

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org

The Eyes of the Lord

Feb27

I waited patiently (intently) for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
Psalms 40:1-2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.40.1.NASB1995

‭‭The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalms 34:15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.34.15.NASB1995

What a magnificent God we have!! He gives us eternal life AND walks with us from day one. He hears our cries and steps in to help us as we intently, earnestly seek Him and His ways. God’s eyes are toward the righteous with His ears open to their cry.

O, Lord, help me to stand firm upon the rock while You
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.
Psalms 25:5 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.25.5.NASB1995

Let us walk in such a way that others see Christ in us and desire to know Him too.

🌹He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the Lord.
Psalms 40:3 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.40.3.NASB1995
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‭‭Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Silent Presence

Jan26

Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. Job‬ ‭2:13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.2.13.NASB1995

Sometimes all a friend needs is your presence. No small talk, just your presence.
As you sit, hold a hand, are silent, there is time to reach out to God on their behalf. Quiet prayer that God hears from your heart.

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Wonderful Counselor

Dec11

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬c ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

I wonder. . .
How many people are dependent on the counsel of professional counselors?
How much money is spent on this counseling?
How helpful is the counsel?

This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great.
Isaiah‬ ‭28:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.28.29.NASB1995

I know a Wonderful Counselor who is available 24/7. By prayer, the word of God, and the indwelling Holy Spirit, many have found great counsel.

I wonder. . .
How is the prayer life of individual believers?
How is the prayer life of the church?
How often are Christians in the word of God – reading, meditating, studying – applying the word to their lives?

God also gave us the church – individuals who are to care for one another, encourage one another, help one another in times of need. The family of God.
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Should we not seek God first?

‭‭🌹Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Romans‬ ‭11:33‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.33.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

***In no way am I saying that counseling or seeking counsel is not helpful.

Revelation of Jesus Christ

Dec4

Therefore, prepare your minds for action (gird the loins of your mind), keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.13.NASB1995

Because of the salvation you received by faith in Jesus Christ, born again to a living hope¹, gird yourself with the truth found in the daily reading of the Word of God² and be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer for the end of all things is near³.

🌹so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

¹1 Peter 1:3

²Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth,
Ephesians‬ ‭6:14‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.6.14.NASB1995

³The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
1 Peter‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.4.7.NASB1995

30 Days of Thanks – D25

Nov25

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians‬ ‭4:4, 6‭ NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.4.NASB1995

Could praying with thanksgiving be a testimony to faith in God? Praying with thanksgiving is trusting God with the outcome of your supplication, your request before it is answered.
What happens when you leave the request at the altar and trust God for the outcome?

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

🌹Have a peaceful day, believing and  trusting with thanksgiving.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org