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Prayer Relay Movement December 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

Prayer for New Beginnings

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Life always throws at us situations that require us to start over. This is when prayer for new beginnings becomes an integral part of setting the new foundation in stone. We know this to be true, whatever you build in Christ is built to stand.

Why Prayer for New Beginnings is Important

I’ll take you back to a parable in the bible. The one about the man who built his house on sand. It goes onto recount a story about a man who built his house on sand. This man is then compared to another man in similar circumstances who built his house on the rock. When the trials of life came against both men you can guess which one withstood these trials. It was most certainly the man who built his house on the rock. And that’s why it is important to set it on stone.

Matthew 7:24-27 New International Version (NIV)
The Wise and Foolish Builders
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

Lord Give me a new beginning

Perhaps, you’re on the path that you feel needs to be changed. Our God is a God of new beginnings. He is not the sort of father that would take pleasure in watching you continue on a path that leads to an undesirable destination. He is a gracious father. We know the Bible tells us that the reason why we do not have this because we do not ask. If you find yourself in a position where you would like a new beginning and you know the Lord to be your provider, simply ask of him.

you are faithful to watch over your word

James 4:2-3 New King James Version (NKJV)
2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and [a]war. [b]Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.

Prayer

Dear Lord,

I’ve walked on the path that I am for way too long. And am no longer happy on it. I would like a change. If I am on the right path and should continue on it lead me. However, if this is not the path for me, show me the right one. Present me with opportunities to move away from this path onto a new one. Give me the boldness to take a leap of faith if that is what is required. Open my eyes to opportunity when you present it to me. Father, let your hand not come and passed me by in the season, Lord. I desperately need your help. Thank you, for I know you are faithful to watch over your word to perform it. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen

Jeremiah 1:12 King James Version (KJV)
12 Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

What is done is done

Luke 9:60 New King James Version (NKJV)
60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God.”

Beyond the prayer, one of the most difficult things about moving forward is letting go of the things that we had in the past. In some cases, it is letting go of what we have in hand. These things will differ depending on what it is that you’re starting again from.

If you are seeking new beginnings for your business, it means letting go of the business you have built, or a business partner than has failed you. If you’re letting go of a relationship, it may mean letting go of the emotional attachment that has developed over time. It means forfeiting time you have invested, and spent with your beloved one. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a romantic relationship or otherwise. Letting go is not easy. As such, our first prayer point is just that for the ability to let go.

If you look back to scripture you will notice that many of the times when Jesus was trying to give a new beginning to someone he told them to let go. I will through some examples at you. Oftentimes when he healed someone, he would end by telling them to go and sin no more.

This was a direction to go back to the life that they were living but live without the sin that they had previously been comfortable with. This is somewhat of a drastic change. You’re going back into the new into same environment with a new attitude. Going back into that same environment with a different viewpoint of the world. The people you would’ve associated with begin to question what do you have become. It is in these answers that you will find your freedom.

Prayer

Dear Lord,

We thank you for the gift of new beginnings. As your mercies are new every morning, we ask that you would give us the grace to walk on the new path that you set for us. Don’t allow me to let go of the things in front of me when you know I should hold on longer. Help me to let go of the falsehoods that I may have held to be true. Help me to let go of anything from the past that will hinder my new beginning. Lord, I ask that you would intervene in any action or lack thereof that will hinder my new beginning. Where I do not see, father, you are sovereign. Help me. We asked this in Jesus name. Amen

Lamentations 3:22-23 King James Version (KJV)
22 It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Beyond the prayer All things are new

Salvation is one example of a new beginning. The Bible tells us that when the man is in Christ he becomes a new creation. That means you are a new beginning personified. If that is not the hardest thing there is to start over again is nothing else.

2 Corinthians 5:17 King James Version (KJV)
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Salvation means letting go of your ways to follow Christ’s ways. May the Lord give us strength. This is the reason why salvation can only be achieved through Christ because in our own strength it is simply impossible. The price of death on the cross is too steep to be paid, and the life that is required for someone who is of Christ is also beyond the norm for most of us.

Our next be a point is simply saying, now that we are in a new path, Lord show me your ways. It is one thing to be able to leave a path to take another one. Yet it is a completely different matter when it comes to being able to find a way to righteously walk on this new path.

New paths a plagued with self-doubt. Even want to know that you’re on the right path you may find yourself beginning to question it in the face of opposition.

You’re not alone in this, one example is that of John the Baptist. The Bible tells us that when John the Baptist was locked up in a prison cell he sent his disciples to ask Jesus if you was the one they’ve been waiting for. This was the same man who had proclaimed when Jesus was walked on the banks of the Jordan that this was the man who shoes he was not qualified to tie.

We also know that even in the womb, John the Baptist has leapt with joy at the presence of Jesus. He knew what he meant. Yet when he faced mounting a position on the right path he began to question things.

Matthew 11:2-3 King James Version (KJV)
2 Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,
3 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for setting this on this new path. I thank you for the gift of new beginnings. Just being able to start again is such a blessing. To be able to set things aside and leave things in the past to turn the new leaf is a blessing. We are grateful for each of your blessings, Lord. We ask for the grace to continue on this path no matter how hard it gets. Father, as long as you walk with us give us the strength and boldness to never depart from your will. Lord in the face of opposition we pray that you would raise the standard against the enemy. Pray that you would teach us to war. God when war is required that we may be prepared. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture References

Matthew 7:24-27

James 4:2-3

Jeremiah 1:12

Matthew 11:2-3

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Prayer Relay Movement December 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

Prayer for Forgiveness of Sins

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Pray for forgiveness of sins still remains one of the most difficult things among Christian communities. unfortunately, this seems to be the case for both new and seasoned believers. In some ways, the old believers tend to begin to drag their feet on the matter. The saddest thing that you will see is when people start to become too familiar in their position in Christ that they would no longer pursue his righteousness.

One of the main reasons for this is the fact that as a people we tend to be quite judgemental. We also fear the judgement of man. In some cases, we fear it more than we do that of God. As such, more and more people spend a chunk of their time trying to convince themselves that they are right with God instead of actually being right with God. This is something that is new. Church history is littered with case and the case of this being prevalent. And you did not look far to find examples of this. One of the most cases is that of Martin Luther and his fight against the Catholic Church.

This came at a time when the Catholic Church would sell forgiveness to the people. Some may even argue that this is a massive source of the wealth at the church has today. These were known as indulgences. It was as a result of concerted efforts against great opposition that this practice has been largely eradicated from the church. This practice saw the wealthy people live as they pleased without needing to really be right with God as long as they could afford to pay off the church. This was a method of buying salvation or the right to sin.

Today most of us understand the need to be right with God. The Bible tells us that if you confess your sins God is willing to forgive.

1 John 1:9 New King James Version (NKJV)

9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

That then becomes the anchor or basis of every prayer for forgiveness of sins that you will possibly say. You start by acknowledging that you are wrong and then asking the Lord that he would forgive you. When you are asking for forgiveness, it is obviously based on the desire to make amends.

By making amends we are repenting from the sin that you have confessed. This is to say that I’ve done wrong but I’m not looking to continue to do wrong. Some of us may then argue that we all sinners so we will somewhat continue to do wrong as humans. To that, one could then say, we are looking to find the righteousness in Christ while striving to do right by him. The Apostle Paul is consistent in his call for us to strive for righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:22 New King James Version (NKJV)

22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

1 Timothy 6:11 New King James Version (NKJV)

The Good Confession

11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

I am a sinner

The first part of praying for forgiveness of sins is admission. Why else would you be praying if you’re not admitting to being a sinner? If you’re not a sinner then there is no reason why one should be praying for forgiveness of sin. However, we do know that all men have sinned and for the shuttle gone sorry. As such, we need to constantly sick his face what are you can yet be found.

Romans 3:23 New King James Version (NKJV)

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Father, I am a sinner. I admit that I am imperfect in ways that I know and do not know. I ask that by your grace you’d forgive me, Lord. I thank you for your unwavering love. Thank you for your unconditional love. That while we will get sinners you send your son to die for me. I pray that you would forgive me in this time with incredible need.

Forgive me for the wrongs I’ve done knowingly. Forgive me for the wrong that I have done without realising. Forgive me for times that I’ve caused harm to others knowingly or unknowingly. Lord, forgive me for the times brought harm to myself knowing or knowingly. Thank you for never leaving my side and Jesus name. Amen.

Romans 5:8 New King James Version (NKJV)

8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Confess your sins

Confession is the acknowledgement of wrongdoing. When we confess our sins not only are we exposing the things that would have otherwise been hidden to us and others. We are also in many ways releasing ourselves from the bondage that sin ties us to. Once it is out, the devil cannot hold it against you anymore. He cannot longer point you back to that spot to say you may be doing this but you are not like that. You remove the power from the enemy to be an accuser of the saints.

Growing up I went to the confession box in the Catholic Church quite religiously. This meant that I had to be mindful of my actions at every turn and what they meant in the eyes of God. So, in many ways confession calls for deep self-reflection. You will find yourself using the word of God as a yardstick. And when you do this not only do you know your need for God’s grace, but you also actively pursue him.

This part is going to be an exercise. Grab a pen and pad or your computer. Write down anything that comes to mind that you would’ve done, said, thought or not done. I’m not saying that you will automatically walk in righteousness. It can only be done through God’s grace.

Romans 3:24-25 New King James Version (NKJV)

24 being justified [a]freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth as a [b]propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,

May I sin no more

If I remember correctly, these were the first words that you would say when you walk into a confession box, “Father, I am a sinner, may I sin no more. This is the same way that we are going to be deliberate about confession when it comes to straying off the path of God. This isn’t to say that you’re suddenly gonna become perfect. However, you’re going to become more deliberate about your efforts to walk and remain in the will of God. When we pray for God‘s grace to enable us to walk in his will even when it hurts, even in the most difficult times.

Being right with God oftentimes puts you at odds with standing with mankind. Standing with God is sometimes undemocratic. What the people want is not always in line with the will of God. This is even true in our churches today. Let us consider that as we pray.

Heavenly Father, thank you for forgiving my sins. I ask that you would give me the grace to walk in your way at every turn. Even when its most difficult and take every single fibre of me to achieve this. Your grace makes it possible for me to stand. Through you, I will stand, and when I can’t stand or more to stand up again. Open my eyes to the error of my ways that I may see you and seek you all the days of my life. Give me the grace to not hold my sin against myself as you have let it go. I ask this in the name of Jesus.

Ephesians 6:13 New King James Version (NKJV)

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Scriptural References

2 Timothy 2:22

1 John 1:9

1 Timothy 6:11

Romans 3:24-25

Romans 5:8

Romans 3:23

Ephesians 6:13

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Prayer Relay Movement December 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

Prayer for Grandchildren

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Why We Say Prayer for Grandchildren

One of the amazing blessings that we get to enjoy your well-deserved while on earth is that of being able to care for grandchildren. For most of us, just the opportunity to see them is all that we could ask for. However, as we would’ve known from raising our own children there is only so much that we can do. The rest, well, lays in the capable hands of the Most High God. It’s such a comforting feeling to know that when we fall short, there somebody else overseeing this process and intervening on our behalf.

As amazing as we may think we are or are indeed, we may actually be we are imperfect. There are so many things that we would like to do and say that may not manifest in the ways that we would have intended. Unfortunately, these are the sort things affect children in their developmental phase in ways that we could not recognise in time or remedy.

Fortunately, we always have God to turn to. Praying for your grandchildren is one of the greatest gifts that could ever give them. This goes beyond being able to teach them to pray and also goes to a place where you are able to ask for divine intervention in places where you were not able to intervene all I’m not presents to intervene.

Throughout scripture, you’d find generation after generation the children would always have the blessing of the parents or grandparents. There is untold power in the words of a spoken over your children and grandchildren.

Genesis 48

Jacob Blesses Joseph’s Sons

48 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. ²And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel ^[a]strengthened himself and sat up on the bed. ³Then Jacob said to Joseph: “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me, ⁴and said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will make of you a multitude of people, and give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’

If you’re not speaking over you when children I can most certainly guarantee you that somebody else is speaking into the lives. Even the smallest of ways are things at the watch the fees of a listen to somebody else is telling them what they are is tender who they can be and turn them what they can and cannot do. It is up to you to impart knowledge that they can do all things through Christ and strength.

Wisdom and stature

The first thing I’m going to pray over is that as Christ grow in wisdom and stature our grandchildren will be like him in that sense. I will pray that as they grow God’s wisdom is in them and everything that they do that all the decisions are in line with his will.

Luke 2:52 New International Version (NIV)

⁵²And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Father, I thank you for my grandchild/ren in Jesus name. As they grow I as that you would be a light unto their path. Lord, even at times when they may not realise that they need you. Where they go astray, I ask that you would guide them back onto the path of righteousness.

Order every footstep that they will take. Lord, may my grandchildren always be about your business. Let your will manifest in every area of their lives. That they would desire you. I pray that you would grant them wisdom in every possible way. May they desire wisdom, seek wisdom and find wisdom. In Jesus’ name! Amen

Psalm 119:133 New International Version (NIV)

¹³³Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me.

Parenting

Parents, guardians and we as grandparents play significant roles in the raising of our children. A lot of who they become is down to who we are. The bible teaches us to train a child in a way that he/she is to walk. If we are unable to train them, best believe someone out there will do the training for us. In most cases, the path that they are led onto will not be the one that we want for our grandchildren. Our next prayer point is for the people that are in these important roles.

Proverbs 22:6 New International Version (NIV)

⁶Start children off on the way they should go,
and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Lord Jesus, we thank you for the parents and guardians that will be in these children’s lives. We ask that your wisdom would guide them in the way that they should train the child. Let it not be done through their own wisdom but through yours. Lord, we acknowledge that your ways are higher than ours. Even in our grandest of wisdom and love, we may fall short. We put it all into your hands. Open our eyes to the things that we should say. Teach us to use our words to build and not to break these children. The latter is easier done. We ask this in Jesus’ name! Amen

Health

Even where the rest of the things go well, health is of utmost importance. Bad health will cut short lives that have greatness ahead of them. God forbid that your grandchild would not achieve that which the Lord has set them out to achieve. The bible tells us that the Lord knew our grandchildren before they were formed. They are his seeds on this planet. Our prayer is that they would be healthy and fruitful ones.

Jeremiah 1:5 New International Version (NIV)

⁵“Before I formed you in the womb I knew^[a] you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Dear Heavenly Father,
We ask that you grant our grandchildren the gift of good health. We pray that every part of their body would function as it was intended to. Lord, we speak against any diseases in body, mind or spirit. Lord, we minister healing in Jesus’ name! May your mighty hand come upon them in all that they do. From the top of their heads to the soles of their feet, divine health is their portion in Jesus’ name! Amen

Friends

We understand from scripture that Lot was preserved because of this relationship with Abraham. The disciples would never have turned the worlds upside down if not for their relationship with Christ. In fact, those that saw them after Jesus had died, knew they had been with him.

I believe the boldness of Shadrek, Mishaek and Abednego was founded in their shared faith. It is in walking together that their names were written in history eternally. By the same token, we also know that countless men and women fall daily due to the company that they keep. Our prayer today is that our children would be surrounded by the sort company that propels them towards God’s best for their life.

Dear Heavenly Father,
We thank you for the lives of our grandchildren. We ask that you would guide them at every turn in Jesus’ name. Lord, let no one that is not going to lead them to you is rooted in their lives. If there is anyone right now that will draw them away from your will we as that that relationship come to an end in Jesus’ name. Lord, we pray that you would surround them with men and women after your heart. Raise mentors to guide them in their walk. In Jesus’ name! Amen

Live a Full life

At the end of his life, the Apostle Paul famously said that he had lived and poured everything that he had out of him. Not that anyone would ever doubt that. This is a man who met Christ on his route to Damascus and ended up turning the world upside down. Having said that, most people never get to this point.

Everything that has been put inside of us by God needs to come out and impact the world. The Bible tells us that all of creation is groaning and waiting for the sons of God to manifest them among us. For how long so the wait? That is down to us. Our prayer for today is that whatever has been placed inside our grandchildren come forth and be poured out to impact those around them in Jesus name.

Father God, We thank you for grandchildren. We thank you for everything that you set them out to do on this earth. God, for that we thank you because we know that their time on this planet will not be in vain. We thank you because we know that you alone know the plans that you have for them, Lord, plans for the good, no harm is to come to them. They will bear every seed that you’ve put inside of them. Father, we call it fourth look at in Jesus name.

Every gift, every talent that you put inside of them, Lord God, we call it forth. That they would be the wise stewards that use their gifts to expand your kingdom. May their gifts be a light that will show others to you. Whatever has remained buried inside of them for too long, let it come forth.

Let those that have sought to bury these gifts be put to shame. They buried them but didn’t realise that they were seeds. We call them up to sprout into their calling. We pray that they may impact those around them. In the name of Jesus. We call our grandchildren into fulfilment, into your wholeness, right now. In the mighty name of Jesus. In every of their life, may that they would be fruitful. Lord, there will be a fruitful in everything that they set out to do, in Jesus name. We ask that when their life comes to a natural end they would’ve lived for and died empty Lord God in Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Scriptural References

Genesis 48

Luke 2:52

Psalm 119:133

Jeremiah 1:5

Proverbs 22:6

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