04/16/2020
Prayer for God’s people.....
Our King, our friend, our Father. Thank you for delivering us from ourselves. Thank you for having us to step out from under bo***ge. Thank you for allowing us to open our ears to hear your word. Thank you for giving us the courage to open up our mouths and take a stance against anything that is trying to come against us. Lord we don't know what tomorrow brings but we know that your hand is in the midst. Our future is based on your promises. Lord you are good to us all and you have compassion for all those you have made. Lord we know according to your word that you are good and your love endures forever. Your faithfulness will continue through all generations. God seeing all this pain, death, hurt and uncertainty we your people know that you are a Sovereign Lord, you are God. Your covenant is trustworthy and you have promised good things to your servants. Lord your word tells us that those who take refuge in you are blessed, you asked us to taste and see that you are good. Lord you take care of those who believe in you, you are our refuge in times of trouble. Lord we are asking that you do the work in those who are weak and weary. Lord they need your strength and power. Lord in Deuteronomy you said we don't have to be afraid or discouraged. In Joshua you commanded us to be strong and courageous. Lord in Psalms you said we would walk through our darkness valley's but we don't have to fear any evil because you are with us, your rod and staff will comfort us. Lord God we are so ready for this virus to pass over but we also recognize your word in Philippians for us not to be anxious for anything but in every situation with prayer and petitions, with thanksgiving we are to present our requests to you Lord. Then the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Lord God in Matthew you asked a question, which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Lord we thank you for the provisions and promises that you are giving us. Jesus you are the truth and the life, you are the light of this world and we know that whoever follows you will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on us, because you Lord have anointed us to proclaim good news to the poor. Lord God you have sent us to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and to release the prisoners from darkness. Jesus you gave us authority to command these storms in our lives to move. Lord I take authority and a stance against anything that is coming against your people. I'm telling all storms as I stand on solid ground to cease. Lord you left us with peace and as we take delight in you, you will give us the desires of our heart. My desires are for those who have turned their backs to you, for those who have forgotten your promises, for those who don't know you, for those being groomed and trained by the adversary to turn their entire being to you. For them to turn their hearts to you Lord. Jesus in Jeremiah you said
I will call on you, come and pray to you, and you will listen to me. Jesus I lay down at your feet because I fell in love with you, not because I'm worthy but because you first loved me. Jesus you have no respect of persons and I know you wish that none shall perish. Jesus we are your willing vessels in the earth and we ask that you come in and heal us completely. Jesus you said you healed 10 but only 1 came back. Lord I offer me as a sacrifice, the 1 willing to come back and say thank you. Jesus I offer up myself to stand, declare and decree your power. The name of Jesus will forever flow from my lips, I am forgiven, I am made free, no fear because your name is my strong tower. Lord my world seems cloudy at times but I know deep within my heart you will always show me how to do things your way. Lord your will be done. Jesus I thank you for always having a listening ear, no matter the hour, no matter the length, no matter the reason and no matter the amount of tears. Jesus all we need is one word from you. You are the commander of all these storms, all these situations. One word Lord just one word. But nevertheless your will and your timing be done. Jesus I thank you for allowing me to come into your throne room of grace once again. Jesus I thank you that even in the midnight hour as I cried out for my hearts own hurts you kept me and strengthened me where I could stop being selfish and pray for your people. As your people are blessed their cups will run over and then I will be blessed. So yes Lord I'll pray, I'll cry out for those who won't, I'll stand in the gaps, I'll seek you for them, I'll go and speak, I'll encourage. Whatever you need me to do Lord, I am your vessel. Jesus I honor you and I worship you through all of this. Thank you for loving me to a point that I can love your people. In Jesus name I pray with a willing heart, a willing mind and a willing smile. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen and Amen.
Prayer by God’s servant Makesia Edwards