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The Earth Be Filled with God’s Glory!

The Earth Be Filled with God’s Glory!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pray like David, the psalmist: “May the whole earth be filled with your glory!” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 72 is David’s prayer to God.

He concludes his prayer in the last verses of Psalm 72:17-20 (ESV).

“May his name endure forever,
his fame continue as long as the sun!
May people be blessed in him,
all nations call him blessed!

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous things.
Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Amen and Amen!

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.”

Can this last part of David’s prayer be an example for us today? David humbles himself. His prayer points others to God. God is the focus. Praise him. Now.

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God Defeats The Enemy!

God Defeats The Enemy!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God is their helper. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When facing overwhelming odds, some people give up. Although David had enemies seeking to kill him, David, the psalmist, appeals to God.

In Psalm 54:1-7 (ESV), David’s appeal includes prayer, offering, being saved from trouble, and ends in triumph.

“O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah

Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.”

Are you outnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Stop. Reread Psalm 54. God delivers from every trouble.

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Flooding Your Bed with Tears?

Flooding Your Bed with Tears?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who at night flood their bed with tears. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever cry yourself to sleep? Around the world, there are those who don’t know where their next meal will come from. There are victims of abuse who feel alone and abandoned. There are people caught in the middle of war. God sees each one.

In Psalm 6:6-9 (ESV) the psalmist pours out his heart:

“I am weary with my moaning;
every night I flood my bed with tears;
I drench my couch with my weeping.
My eye wastes away because of grief;
it grows weak because of all my foes.

Depart from me, all you workers of evil,
for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping.
The Lord has heard my plea;
the Lord accepts my prayer.”

By the end, the author is no longer hopelessness. He is confident. He knows God hears and accepts his prayers. Before drifting off to sleep tonight, please pray for those crying themselves to sleep.

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Calling Out to God!

Calling Out to God!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for all those who call out to you in prayer.

Prayer is having a conversation with God.

John Denver wrote, “Talked to God and listened to the casual reply,” in his song, “Rocky Mountain High.”

Listen to the psalmist’s heartfelt plea and the confidence he has in God in Psalm 4:1-3 (ESV):

“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?
How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah
But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.”

How is God prompting you to pray? Pray for as long as you need.

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Paul’s Wisdom Prayer!

Paul’s Wisdom Prayer!

Dear Lord, I pray for the wisdom and insight of believers, that they may grow in spiritual wisdom and greater knowledge of you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Apostle Paul interceded for the church in Ephesus. He was deliberate. He wanted to see believers mature in spiritual wisdom and knowledge of the Almighty.

In Ephesians 1:17 (NIV) Paul says,
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.”

Seek the wisdom and knowledge of God.

Don’t stop. Pursue it through reading your Bible and through prayer.

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The Earth be Filled with Your Glory?

The Earth be Filled with Your Glory?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pray like the psalmist, David, “May the whole earth be filled with your glory.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 72 is David’s prayer to God.

He concludes his prayer in the last verses of Psalm 72:17-20 (ESV):

“May his name endure forever,
his fame continue as long as the sun!
May people be blessed in him,
all nations call him blessed!

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who alone does wondrous things.
Blessed be his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
Amen and Amen!

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.”

Can this last part of David’s prayer be an example for us today? David humbles himself. His prayer points others to God. God is the focus. Praise him. Now.

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