{"id":1678,"date":"2020-09-19T20:20:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T19:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-492593-1556763.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1678"},"modified":"2023-01-23T08:50:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T08:50:50","slug":"prayer-of-jabez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/","title":{"rendered":"The Prayer of Jabez: Ultimate Guide +3 Key Principles and Worksheet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Jabez\"><\/span>History of Jabez<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66054753b585b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66054753b585b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#History_of_Jabez\" title=\"History of Jabez\">History of Jabez<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#What_can_we_learn_from_him\" title=\"What can we learn from him?\">What can we learn from him?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#i\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#How_Can_We_Pray_Like_Jabez\" title=\"How Can We Pray Like Jabez?\">How Can We Pray Like Jabez?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Enlarge_my_territory\" title=\"Enlarge my territory:\">Enlarge my territory:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Let_your_hand_be_with_me\" title=\"Let your hand be with me:\">Let your hand be with me:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#That_Id_be_free_of_pain\" title=\"That I\u2019d be free of pain\">That I\u2019d be free of pain<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Prayer_of_Jabez_for_business\" title=\"Prayer of Jabez for business\">Prayer of Jabez for business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Book_Recommendations\" title=\"Book Recommendations\">Book Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#In_conclusion\" title=\"In conclusion:\">In conclusion:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#What_is_Jabez_bible_meaning\" title=\"What is Jabez bible meaning?\">What is Jabez bible meaning?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Where_can_I_find_the_story_of_Jabez_in_the_Bible\" title=\"Where can I find the story of Jabez in the Bible?\">Where can I find the story of Jabez in the Bible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#What_is_the_origin_of_the_name_Jabez\" title=\"What is the origin of the name Jabez?\">What is the origin of the name Jabez?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#What_is_the_correct_pronunciation_of_Jabez\" title=\"What is the correct pronunciation of Jabez?\">What is the correct pronunciation of Jabez?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Where_did_Jabez_come_from\" title=\"Where did Jabez come from?\">Where did Jabez come from?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#How_was_Jabez_more_honourable\" title=\"How was Jabez more honourable?\">How was Jabez more honourable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#How_was_Jabez_blessed\" title=\"How was Jabez blessed?\">How was Jabez blessed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Who_was_Jabez_fathermother\" title=\"Who was Jabez father\/mother?\">Who was Jabez father\/mother?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#WhyHow_Jabez_was_born_in_pain\" title=\"Why\/How Jabez was born in pain?\">Why\/How Jabez was born in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Why_was_the_prayer_of_Jabez_answered\" title=\"Why was the prayer of Jabez answered?\">Why was the prayer of Jabez answered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#What_does_Jabez_mean_in_Hebrew\" title=\"What does Jabez mean in Hebrew?\">What does Jabez mean in Hebrew?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Jabez_prayer_points\" title=\"Jabez prayer points\">Jabez prayer points<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#Worksheet\" title=\"Worksheet\">Worksheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-jabez\/#References\" title=\"References:\">References:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Many Christians may be familiar with the story of Jabez, which is often discussed in sermons, Bible studies, and readings. Although the scripture does not provide extensive information about Jabez, we can gather insights from reading the Old Testament. It is stated that Jabez was held in high regard compared to his brothers, and that he was a descendant of Judah.[<a class=\"md-opjjpmhoiojifppkkcdabiobhakljdgm_doc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Light<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>I Chronicles 4:9\u201310<br>Jabez was honored more than his brothers; and his mother named him Jabez, saying, \u201cBecause I bore him in pain.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Jabez&#8217;s name originates from his mother&#8217;s difficult childbirth experience. The scripture does not specify whether Jabez was the first or last child, but his mother&#8217;s pain during his birth was significant. Even if he was not the first child, his mother would not have had any previous childbirths to compare the pain to. Despite being an Old Testament prayer, the prayer of Jabez is believed to hold significant power still and is still used today for miraculous purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be inferred that his brothers held some honor, as he was said to have had more honor than them. The God of Israel is known to honor those who honor him. The Bible likely references his actions in the eyes of the Lord, rather than in the eyes of the world. This would be the source of his honor, as he conducted himself according to the law of the Lord. No evil was attributed to him.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Prayer-of-jabez.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Prayer-of-jabez.png?resize=800%2C2000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Prayer of jabez\" class=\"wp-image-1679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Prayer-of-jabez.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Prayer-of-jabez.png?resize=120%2C300&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Prayer-of-jabez.png?resize=768%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Prayer-of-jabez.png?resize=410%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Hebrew yabetz or \u05d9\u05b7\u05e2\u05b0\u05d1\u05b5\u05bc\u05e5 which can be translated to &#8220;he makes sorrowful&#8221; is the closest that one can come to a meaning of it. This, of course, would mirror his mother\u2019s sentiments due to the pain of delivering him.[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/dictionary\/jabez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BST<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_learn_from_him\"><\/span>What can we learn from him?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We can tell from how he is later described that he would not have continued to live up to the way he had begun his life. He had held on to God and been lifted from one that caused pain to one that was blessed. He would have undoubtedly been a blessing to his mother as an honourable man. The cause of pain had become a constant joy and a source of pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your beginning should not be your end! You can rise above where you started. What other people have called you should not create boundaries for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/You-can-rise-above-your-name.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/You-can-rise-above-your-name.png?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"You can rise above your name\" class=\"wp-image-1680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/You-can-rise-above-your-name.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/You-can-rise-above-your-name.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/You-can-rise-above-your-name.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/You-can-rise-above-your-name.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-5c78faa4-ca8e-4ea8-95a1-cba0fe61e7de\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-who-was-Jabez.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download\/View<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-who-was-Jabez.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-5c78faa4-ca8e-4ea8-95a1-cba0fe61e7de\" download target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prayer of Jabez Pdf<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_We_Pray_Like_Jabez\"><\/span>How Can We Pray Like Jabez?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The verse below, in the book of 1st Chronicles in the Old Testament, tells us that he prayed. Not only was he a man of prayer, but he also called unto the Lord. He took his needs to him. Is there anyone better to call unto that thou would be blessed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>1 Chronicles 4:10&nbsp;:<br>\u201cJabez cried out to the God of Israel saying, \u201cOh that You would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.\u201d And God granted his request.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>1. He asks that his territory would be enlarged: When the righteous prosper.<br>2. Let your hand be with me: Go with me, Take not your spirit.<br>3. Keep me from harm, and pain (causer of pain). (Cain and Abel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PRAYING-THE-PRAYER-OF-JABEZ.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"praying the prayer of Jabez: Oh that you would\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/PRAYING-THE-PRAYER-OF-JABEZ.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DOWNLOAD IT IN PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enlarge_my_territory\"><\/span>Enlarge my territory:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing he asks for in his prayer is that his territory would be enlarged. Territory speaks of the sphere of influence. The word \u201cenlarge\u201d gives the impression that he already had some territory. You cannot enlarge something non-existent. In the book of Proverbs 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish,\u00a0there is\u00a0shouting. This is a principle of God. He delights in giving good things to his children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When he asks for his territory to be enlarged, we know that as an honourable man, he would have been a steward of the little that he had. God promises to give more to those who use what they have for his kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Matthew 25:21<br>21&nbsp;\u201cThe master was full of praise. \u2018Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let\u2019s celebrate together!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Our prayer should start from, Lord Jesus Christ, grant us grace to make the most of whatever you put into our hands. Father, make me a great steward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_your_hand_be_with_me\"><\/span>Let your hand be with me:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We know from this that, he valued the presence of God. He knew that with a large territory, greater responsibility would require him to lean more on God! He placed value on the presence of God, as King David did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us would have come across this story while reading or heard it in a sermon or as part of a Bible Study. There is very little information provided about him in the scripture. Reading through the Old Testament, we can find some. We know that he was viewed or regarded in higher esteem than his brothers. We also know that he was a descendant of Judah.[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Light<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if I am to have a greater territory, greater influence, without your presence, oh God, it is but vanity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He understood as Moses had understood, Exodus 33:15<br>And he said to him, \u201cIf your presence does not go with me, do not bring us up from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>If it would cost me your presence, I dont want it oh Lord!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"That_Id_be_free_of_pain\"><\/span>That I\u2019d be free of pain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He had been a source of pain at birth for his mother. His <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/confession-prayer-births-redemption\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer was that of redemption<\/a>. That which was at the beginning does not have to be with you to the end, that is what his prayer stood against. God is famous for rewriting stories! Let that be your testimony! His <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-for-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer was that his latter days<\/a> would be greater than his former days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Haggai 2:9<br><\/strong>The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the\u00a0Lord\u00a0of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the\u00a0Lord\u00a0of hosts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tony Evans | The Prayer of Jabez\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hDmxwVVsqEk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayer_of_Jabez_for_business\"><\/span>Prayer of Jabez for business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that if your business&#8217; territory is large, it would reach a wider customer base, hence make more money. The church would do well to have influential Christians in the marketplace. It does not matter what the size of your business is, there is always more territory to which it can be enlarged. You can make this prayer a practical one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down the territory that your business currently covers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write down the territory that you would like to enlarge it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, make your <a class=\"rank-math-link md-opjjpmhoiojifppkkcdabiobhakljdgm_doc\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/praising-god-prayer-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayers pointed<\/a> and direct. Lord this is my current territory, I pray that you would enlarge it to such and such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Recommendations\"><\/span>Book Recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we had to recommend just one book, it would have to be Bruce Wilkinson&#8217;s <a class=\"rank-math-link md-opjjpmhoiojifppkkcdabiobhakljdgm_doc\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33g3Awq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Prayer-Jabez-Breaking-Through-Breakthrough\/dp\/1590524756\/ref=as_li_ss_il?crid=ZDP0OE7ZBQBD&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=bruce+wilkinson+prayer+of+jabez&amp;qid=1599670926&amp;sprefix=bruce+wilkinson+,aps,246&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=li3&amp;tag=prayerrelay-20&amp;linkId=621364a1ec5b36712dbfb90c728d1d26&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1590524756&amp;Format=_SL350_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=prayerrelay-20&amp;language=en_US\" border=\"0\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=prayerrelay-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li3&amp;o=1&amp;a=1590524756\" alt=\"The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life (Breakthrough Series)\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p><p>I cannot think of a more detailed book on this topic. It is well researched and written. This is a book that was released in 2000. Bruce explains how many people have contacted him with incredible stories of answered prayers. He collaborated with David Kopp on this one. To find out more about Bruce Wilkinson and his work, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" aria-label=\"follow this link (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3m7uBeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">follow this link<\/a>.<\/p>This is one of the books that you can read regularly. It equips you to enhance your prayer life and tap into the divine favor of the giver of abundant blessings. The blessings are not all physical, they include spiritual blessings<p id=\"caret\" class=\"ng-scope\">. The book gives practical advice on capturing this miraculous power in everyday life.\u00a0<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_conclusion\"><\/span>In conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>He was honourable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was a good steward with what he had.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>His prayer was that of increase. <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-for-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">God answered Jabez\u2019s prayer<\/a>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>God giving him more, would expand his will as well. He was placing resources in the hands of an honourable man!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>God caused his end to be better than his beginning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Besides prayer Jabez, it shows us that more can be derived from \u201cBecause I bore him in pain\u201d didn\u2019t deter him from achieving what God had in store for him.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/powerful-prayers-pray-husband\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">power of the prayer<\/a> of Jabez was derived from. There are a lot of things that we can emulate from him if we are to walk in the same <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-fruit-womb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fruits that his prayer<\/a> bore. We know that God granted his request. Let that be your testimony as well. As you are faithful with the small things, may God grant you more. May the one that gives seed to the sower, and causes it to rain grant you a bounty harvest, as you sow! Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What impact would God giving you more have on your sphere? What impact would God enlarging your territory have on your family? On your friends? On the church? Your city and country? We hope that you would walk experience the greatest blessing as a servant of God. The Lord Jesus Christ has a bigger vision for you than you may imagine your supposed destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Jabez_bible_meaning\"><\/span>What is Jabez bible meaning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This name in the bible\u00a0is derived from the Hebrew yabetz or \u05d9\u05b7\u05e2\u05b0\u05d1\u05b5\u05bc\u05e5, meaning, &#8220;he makes me sorrowful.&#8221; His mother called him this because &#8220;she bore him in pain&#8221;.\u00a0<strong>I Chron 4:9\u201310.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_find_the_story_of_Jabez_in_the_Bible\"><\/span>Where can I find the story of Jabez in the Bible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This story can be found in the book of 1 Chronicle 4:9-10 in the bible. It is only two verses, which is very short for a man that uttered words that have become incredibly famous and significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_origin_of_the_name_Jabez\"><\/span>What is the origin of the name Jabez?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is in the bible, derived from the Hebrew yabetz or \u05d9\u05b7\u05e2\u05b0\u05d1\u05b5\u05bc\u05e5, meaning, &#8220;he makes me sorrowful.&#8221; His mother gave it to him because &#8220;she bore him in pain&#8221;.\u00a0<strong>I Chron 4:9\u201310.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_correct_pronunciation_of_Jabez\"><\/span>What is the correct pronunciation of Jabez?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one could say for certain, seeing as it is derived from&nbsp;Hebrew yabetz or \u05d9\u05b7\u05e2\u05b0\u05d1\u05b5\u05bc\u05e5. Common English pronunciations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Jay-Bea-Z<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jah-Bea-Z<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_did_Jabez_come_from\"><\/span>Where did Jabez come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He was from the tribe of Judah, which is one of the 12 tribes of Israel. There is no mention of his genealogy in the book of Chronicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Jabez_more_honourable\"><\/span>How was Jabez more honourable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one could say for certain. Honour in the bible refers to the statue, which was tied to how the community and the Lord perceived you. He would have been honourable by following the Lord&#8217;s ways and caring for others in his community. He would have done this to a greater degree than his brothers. Although his prayer is a fairly short, his life would have been filled with remarkable prayer and expressions of love daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_was_Jabez_blessed\"><\/span>How was Jabez blessed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>He was blessed through increase. His <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-for-guidance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer was for God<\/a> to enlarge his territory. The Lord did this. He sought that the God of Israel would bless him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_was_Jabez_fathermother\"><\/span>Who was Jabez father\/mother?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No one could say for certain. All we know is that they were from one of the 12 tribes of Israel, Judah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WhyHow_Jabez_was_born_in_pain\"><\/span>Why\/How Jabez was born in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This would have been about a difficult delivery in labour. The reason why this occurred is not given in scripture. One can say that this is something that happens in childbirth at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_prayer_of_Jabez_answered\"><\/span>Why was the prayer of Jabez answered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some reasons and principles to explain why his prayer was answered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>He was honourable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was a good steward of what he already had, so God obliged when he asked for more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Jabez_mean_in_Hebrew\"><\/span>What does Jabez mean in Hebrew?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bible, it\u00a0is derived from the Hebrew yabetz or \u05d9\u05b7\u05e2\u05b0\u05d1\u05b5\u05bc\u05e5, meaning, &#8220;he makes me sorrowful.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jabez_prayer_points\"><\/span>Jabez prayer points<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Ask for God&#8217;s blessings to increase in your life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pray for protection and provision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for God to expand your territory and influence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pray for wisdom and guidance in making decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek humility and a heart to honor God in all that you do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for God to keep you from harm and trouble.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pray for strength and determination to obey God and to walk in His ways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask for God&#8217;s presence to fill your life and to lead you in the way you should go<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pray for the ability to be a blessing to others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thank God for His faithfulness and for answering your prayer according to His will.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worksheet\"><\/span>Worksheet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!selectors.core.file.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-Reflecting-and-Applying_-Worksheet.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-Reflecting-and-Applying_-Worksheet.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-b16be86a-3e3e-43a0-809d-1967f2242532\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-Reflecting-and-Applying_-Worksheet.pdf\">The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-Reflecting-and-Applying_-Worksheet<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/The-Prayer-of-Jabez_-Reflecting-and-Applying_-Worksheet.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-b16be86a-3e3e-43a0-809d-1967f2242532\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tmcdaniel.palmerseminary.edu\/Jabez.pdfhttps:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/dictionary\/jabez\/https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.htmlhttps:\/\/www.ou.org\/torah\/nach\/nach-yomi\/i_chronicles_chapter_4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tmcdaniel.palmerseminary.edu\/Jabez.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tmcdaniel.palmerseminary.edu\/Jabez.pdfhttps:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/dictionary\/jabez\/https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.htmlhttps:\/\/www.ou.org\/torah\/nach\/nach-yomi\/i_chronicles_chapter_4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/dictionary\/jabez\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tmcdaniel.palmerseminary.edu\/Jabez.pdfhttps:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/dictionary\/jabez\/https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.htmlhttps:\/\/www.ou.org\/torah\/nach\/nach-yomi\/i_chronicles_chapter_4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p><a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tmcdaniel.palmerseminary.edu\/Jabez.pdfhttps:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/dictionary\/jabez\/https:\/\/www.studylight.org\/encyclopedias\/mse\/j\/jabez.htmlhttps:\/\/www.ou.org\/torah\/nach\/nach-yomi\/i_chronicles_chapter_4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.ou.org\/torah\/nach\/nach-yomi\/i_chronicles_chapter_4\/<\/a><\/p><p id=\"caret\" class=\"ng-scope\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3m7uBeo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener 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