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Wisdom Prayer

The Name of the Lord?

The Name of the Lord?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know their help is in the name of the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have you ever felt ganged up on? If not, imagine what it is like when no one is on your side. Standing alone can be scary. Yet, when a person has emotional and physical support, they can feel confident.

We learn from Psalm 124:1-8 (ESV), God was on the side of his people. But for God, the people would have been overwhelmed.

“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side—
let Israel now say—
if it had not been the Lord who was on our side
when people rose up against us,
then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
then over us would have gone
the raging waters.

Blessed be the Lord,
who has not given us
as prey to their teeth!
We have escaped like a bird
from the snare of the fowlers;
the snare is broken,
and we have escaped!

Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.”

When the Lord was on their side, Israel was victorious. The Lord was present at the time of need. The people were not swallowed up alive. The flood was kept away. The people were not covered with a torrent of raging waters. They were not swept away. It is like they escaped the fowler’s snare.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

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Mercy Upon Us?

Mercy Upon Us?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who ask that you have mercy upon us. In Jesus name, amen.

Synonyms for the word “mercy” include compassion, clemency, and forgiveness.

In Psalm 123:1-4 (ESV) the psalmist looks to God and repeatedly asks God for his mercy.

“To you I lift up my eyes,
O you who are enthroned in the heavens!
Behold, as the eyes of servants
look to the hand of their master,
as the eyes of a maidservant
to the hand of her mistress,
so our eyes look to the Lord our God,
till he has mercy upon us.

Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us,
for we have had more than enough of contempt.
Our soul has had more than enough
of the scorn of those who are at ease,
of the contempt of the proud.”

Do you ever think about how merciful God is? He sent his son, Jesus, to take away the sin of the world by dying on the cross. He was buried and rose from the dead.

Yes, he sent his son to die for you. Believe. Ask God for his mercy now.

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The Peace of Jerusalem?

The Peace of Jerusalem?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pray for the peace of Jerusalem. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The notes related to Psalm 122 in the English Standard Version of the Bible say,

“This Psalm celebrates Zion as God’s chosen city. (Psalm 46, 48, 76, 87), and specifically the privilege of going their on a pilgrimage. (c.f. Psalm 84) Not only is ‘the house of the Lord’ there, but so are ‘the thrones of the house of David.’ Christians who sing this recognize that in their gathered worship they are carrying out the task of the temple, and their Davidic king (Jesus) is present with them (1 Pet. 2:4-5; cf. Eph. 2:19-22).”

Psalm 122:1-9 (ESV) references the peace of Jerusalem.

“I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Our feet have been standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem!

Jerusalem—built as a city
that is bound firmly together,
to which the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord,
as was decreed for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
There thrones for judgment were set,
the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
‘May they be secure who love you!
Peace be within your walls
and security within your towers!’
For my brothers and companions’ sake
I will say, ‘Peace be within you!’
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek your good.”

Imagine being on a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem. The excitement would grow as the time to go in was getting closer and closer. It was The Place to worship God.

Still today, God is in control, and prayer changes things. Stop and say a prayer for the peace of Jerusalem.

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Neither Slumber Nor Sleep?

Neither Slumber Nor Sleep?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know you will neither slumber nor sleep. In Jesus’ name Amen.

There is a song entitled, “What a Mighty God We Serve.”

The author is anonymous. It begins as follows:

“What a mighty God we serve.
What a mighty God we serve.
Angels bow before Him.
Heaven and earth adore Him.
What a mighty God we serve.”

God’s attributes include his being omnipotent (all-powerful),
omniscience (all-knowing) , and omnipresent (present everywhere).

Psalm 121:4-8 (ESV) tells us God will neither slumber nor sleep.

“Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.

The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.”

Who do you serve? Is it the mighty God of the song, or is it some lesser god?

Take time to consider the magnificence of God. He never slumbers or sleeps. What does that mean for you? If you have not already, ask God to reveal himself to you.

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From Where Does My help Come?

From Where Does My help Come?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Years ago, I visited the Ronald Regan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. During the visit, I saw President Regan’s Bible open to Psalm 121.

Psalm 121:1-3 (ESV) asks and answers the question, “From where does my help come?”

“I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.

He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.”

Psalm 121 must have been a comfort to President and Mrs. Regan. Let it comfort you too.

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Speak of Peace?

Speak of Peace?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who speak of peace when others are for war. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Today, sadly, around the world, there are armed conflicts where people are dying.

In Mark 13:7 (ESV) Jesus says, “And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet.”

In Psalm 120:1-7 (ESV), the psalmist concludes his remarks by considering peace and war.

“In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.
Deliver me, O Lord,
from lying lips,
from a deceitful tongue.

What shall be given to you,
and what more shall be done to you,
you deceitful tongue?
A warrior’s sharp arrows,
with glowing coals of the broom tree!

Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech,
that I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
Too long have I had my dwelling
among those who hate peace.
I am for peace,
but when I speak, they are for war!”

There are all kinds of war zones. Do you want peace but one other or others around you want war? If so, take time to pray about how to respond. May God bless and keep those who are affected by war. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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