Prayers of my heart —No. 1

***I can do nothing without You.

John 15:5
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Isaiah 55:6
6 Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

Heavenly Father,
God of the universe, You, who cause the sun and moon to shine. You caused the great flood to clear the earth. And You told Noah to prepare. You saved Noah and his family. You chose them. Noah listened and obeyed —and it saved him and his family.

Then Israel —You were going to wipe them out. But Moses convinced You otherwise...that the Egyptians would boast and gloat. Yet You destroyed the wicked from within Israel.

Oh Father, You hate evil. You are holy and pure. You warn us, You plead with us to listen to You.

How can I help? Can I be a spokesperson? Can I be a witness? How can I help? You have chosen to work with me and grow me. Your Word indicates that You brought me forth and You have known me since before I was conceived.

I am nothing without You. Only by You, Your will —have I grown away from the world and learned to be dependent on You. Grant me daily purpose. You are my sustenance. I believe Your care will see me through. Please accept all that I am and work in me — that I am truly and completely Yours...that all that I am; my thoughts, words, and action —that they ALL are truly Yours.

You are LIFE. Only through You can I be a life-speaker. You are TRUTH — only through You can I be a truth-speaker and giver.

You are the WAY —only through You can there be a way fro me to bring others to You.

I ask for a double-portion of Your Spirit. There is great risk here, but I ask it. Luke 12:48 ...to whom much is given, much is required. I must believe, and I am resolved, that if You can give me of Your Spirit, then You can ensure I hear You clearly and can act in accordance with Your will.

I ask it.

Are there words You would have me speak? What are they? Should they be written? Spoken? To whom? When?

What, O God of Light and Truth, of Power and of Might...What can I do for You. For my heart yearns to serve You. How can I represent You, demonstrate Your love, Your justice, Your hope and Your faithfulness.

Please fill me. Fill all that I am.

I cannot and need not know how to prepare. I put my trust in You to lead and guide me...especially with my finances. Please assure me of how to spend, how to give and where to do so. Every penny I have belongs to You. Teach me, O God, to show great restraint and care in all my spending. May every penny of funding and of my physical energy, be dedicated to You.

How can this happen?

The world kicks in —everything from my desire for food and the dainties offered by the world's kitchens. ...all the way to my fears. Fears of being rejected, disdained, disliked. ...and everything in between. I ask for a barrier between y desires, the world that presses in on me, and Your work for me. Please establish the discipline in me that is from You. That is from Your Spirit —strong, powerful, impermeable.

I ask it.

You have been my provision and have caused me to grow. I ask for wisdom. You gave Kind Solomon wisdom and yet he faltered. It wasn't enough. What was missing? Father, Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit —may I have the wisdom that is from above/. And may I have what King Solomon did not have?

I ask it.

Praise and glory always to Your Name, You who are Faithful and True. May I contribute to the battle for souls?

Bring stillness to all that is in me that cannot serve You. Establish ever-present peace within me. Your Peace —Prince of Peace, Jehovah Shalom. Reside here that I may become unflappable and useful to You. Only by Your hand can this happen.

May I repent with a contrite heart and humble myself before You, that I may be pleasing in Your sight. Thank You for my life —may it be used for You alone.

Help me, that I may stand strong and that I may be found faithful in the day of His coming.

In Jesus’ Name.

Please consider these prayers for the revival of our nation:
Prayers of my heart
More Jeremiah Prayers
For the Trump Administration
For Leaders and Decision Makers
For Pastors, especially in the U.S.

***This prayer is my own and the content does not reflect the philosophy or policies of any organization. They are offered in good faith that others may find them helpful in their prayer life and that the Body of Christ may be found faithful in the day of His coming.