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Day 3 Topic:
Prayers of Blessings
Let’s read Psalm 25, Matt. 5:1-12
Prayer promptings: ( Each caller take a prayer)
Prayer of Blessing for Your Family. 2. A Prayer of Blessing for Your Community. 3. A Prayer of Blessing for Your Church and Pastor. 4. A Prayer of Blessing for Our Leaders. 5. A Prayer of Blessing for the New Day. 6. A Prayer of Blessing for Your Ministry. 7 A Prayer of Blessing on this Ministry. (Let a caller read ) (Eph.1:3-8
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
◦ Thoughts: (You can't always get what you want). We must daily align our desires with the Holy Spirit and not always seek to please the flesh. We are called to go be a blessing to someone. To pray for someone and care for them in Jesus's name. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. You have been blessed so that you would be a blessing to others. Be God's blessing to someone. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
◦ https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.5.13-16.NIV
✓ Matthew 5:13-16 NIV
A Prayer of Blessing for Your Community
God,
No matter if we live in a small town or large city, You have given each of us some sort of community to be a part of. I’m grateful for the gift of fellowship and even friendship that mine offers.
It says in Proverbs (https://www.biblestudytools.com/proverbs/) that “Iron sharpens iron.” So I pray for Your blessing on my interactions with neighbors. Let my words be full of encouragement and truth, and reflect a real concern for them.
Lord, please align my heart with Yours so that I take advantage of opportunities to impact my community for the better. Help me to actively look for ways to reach out, whether to do an act of service or just to c
heck in and say hello.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
A Prayer of Blessing for Your Church and Pastor
Father God,
Thank You for leading Your people to be in relationship. It’s exciting to think of my church as just one part of a worldwide family, and that we all share the bond of belief in Jesus as our Lord.
I pray for Your blessing over my church, Father. Let there be unity between me and my brothers and sisters, that we would join together in worship. I ask for Your strength (https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/strength-bible-verses/) and gladness to fill us as we serve one another and those beyond our walls. Holy Spirit (https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/who-is-the-holy-spirit-5-things-you-need-to-know.html), come and fill our building, so that anyone who enters will sense Your presence.
Our Pastor is called to be the shepherd of our flock. Please grant Him favor as he leads us on
that “straight path” You call us to follow. Guard his heart and protect him from the attacks of the enemy. I also lift up his family, and ask that their needs be met.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
A Prayer of Blessing for Our Leaders
Lord,
We acknowledge You as our true King. But You have set up systems of government for this world. The politics may look different between countries, but we are all called to respect the rulers that are in place for us. Let Your blessing fall on every earthly authority.
I ask for Your anointing on government officials, at whatever level they may serve. Let them lead with wisdom, and a desire for justice for all the people. May the lawmakers make thoughtful decisions, and may the councils, senates and congresses seek to truly care for those in their locales.
Bless us also as we do our best to obey the leadership we have, while remembering that Yours is the Kingdom we must ultimately submit to.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
A Prayer of Blessing for Your Ministry
Almighty God,
Thank You for making us Your hands and feet in this world, and inviting us to join You in what You’re doing.
You’ve given me gifts and talents, and I want to use them wisely. So please show me how to bring You glory through the work that I do. Guide me to the right ministry, and shape my heart for service. Let me find fellowship with others who are working alongside me, so that together our impact will multiply.
Give me patience when I need to wait for a project to begin, grant me perseverance to continue when the way gets long or difficult. I pray I might get even a small glimpse of Your vision, and keep it in my sights, so my heart stays in line with Yours.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
A Prayer of Blessing for the New Day
Gracious God,
It says in Scripture (https://www.biblestudytools.com/) that You created the world and all that is in it for us to enjoy. You gave us times to rest and then to rise again. All of that was a display of power and an act of provision for us.
As I see the morning light, I’m reminded that Scripture says Your mercies are new every day. So though I don’t know what today will bring, I pray that You will re-fill me with the strength, wisdom and love (https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/love-bible-verses/) I need to serve You.
I ask for Your favor to rest on me as I walk through every moment and situation. And most of all, Abba, bless me with Your presence. Hel
p me to make the most of this day, and to worship You through what I say and do.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.
A Prayer of Blessing for Your Family
Lord,
I come before You to lift up my earthly family. Thank You that I’ve been placed here, not by accident, but with a purpose. So let me be an intercessor for these relations, as a way to show them Your love (https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/love-bible-verses/).
I confess it can be challenging to be with certain members of my family, God, for lots of different reasons. But by Your grace, I want to sow seeds of peace and understanding in conversations. Help me to accept each person as they are, even if I disagree with them, so that we might find some meaningful connection.
Father, I pray that Your blessing would cover this family, keeping us healthy and safe. And give us the desire to have family ties that a
re strong, so that we can build each other up.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Matthew 5:3-12
“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalms 25:1-10
Our Pastor is called to be the shepherd of our flock. Please grant Him favor as he leads us on
that “straight path” You call us to follow. Guard his heart and protect him from the attacks of the enemy. I also lift up his family, and ask that their needs be met.
Thank you for another great week of Zoom Battle Prayer.