Renewal of the Mind

Dear Jesus,

The word of God tells me to be not conformed to this world system, but transformed by the renewing of  my mind that I may prove what is that good, acceptable, and perfect will of God (Romans 12: 2). Lord help me win the battle of my mind! We're so inundated with so many despicable images that it's hard to keep our mind stayed on you.

Compel me to hone in on your word so that I build a garrison around my mind; that your word will become and impenetrable fortress so that I will not allow the enemy to get in and wreak havoc and assault my mind with evil thoughts. Evil thoughts turn into wicked behavior which can destroy us.

Your word also says that we're to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

I thank you Lord that I'm not alone in dealing with the war of mind!

Amen 

We need Revival

Heavenly Father,

We all lose our way from time to time. But if we keep our mind stayed on thee, we can have perfect peace in the midst of our storms. Often times we can not handle our trials because of a lack of a fresh quenching thirst of your precious word. We forget how the word is our only soul food source and we must feed on it for survival.

Lord I believe we need a revival of the true gospel; we need an accurate exposition of your truth so that we can we receive our marching orders again that we have ignored. We need the truth spoken in love so that we're not listening to those who simply want to tickle our ears and make us feel good, but our unwilling to offend us for the gospel's sake.

We're too comfortable in our salvation; we need to stir up the gifts that are in us and proclaim to our young people and our centers of influence. I know that most do not want to hear what we have to say because they love their sin, but we must obey you Lord above all.

Keep us mindful of the fact that we're evangelists; we're seed planters!

We need your word fresh and anew.

For your glory,

Amen

Prayer For Purity

Precious Lord,

First of all please forgive me of my sin. Your word says, If I confess my sins, you are faithful and just to forgive of my sins, and to cleanse me of all unrighteousness (I john 1:9). I thank you Lord that your word is true.

Lord I'm grieved in my spirit because those who claim to know you are living like they're not saved. They're living ungodly, serving their lustful desires. We can't be effective witnesses for you if we're living like the devil's children. SHAME ON US!!

Lord give them the true revelation of themselves. Help us recognize that sin is deadly and that you hate it! Help us not to wink at sin, but to confess, and forsake it; realizing that if we're born again, slave is no longer our master, but the Lord Jesus Christ is.

You commanded us to be holy for you are holy (Leviticus 19:2; I Peter 1:16). That means we're to live lives of sanctification for your glory. Help us to disdain gossiping, fornication, adultery, malice, revenge, and the like.

Let us pursue holiness and call her my sister!

Amen

Bearing Fruit

To the Kings of Kings and Lord of Lords,

The scripture tell us that For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them Eph 2:10 (ASV).

Lord I know that as a believer, I'm required to be fruitful for Galatians 5 says for the fruit of the Spirit is  love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  meekness, self-control; against such there is no law. Gal 5:22-23 (ASV).

Being fruitful or performing good deeds is a natural by product of the Christian's life. Not to bear fruit is evidence of a dead faith and false conversion.

Jesus you said in Matthew 7, Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Matt 7:17-20 (ASV)

Help us as believers constantly examine our lives to see if we're being fruitful in the kingdom of God; serving you and one another.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

Sorrow over Sin

Heavenly Father,

Help me to be like David when he was repentant over the sin he committed with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife. No doubt that was the lowest point of his life. The reason why we know this is because he declared, "against you and you only have I sinned and did this evil in your sight" (Psalm 51:4). David broke your commandments, mainly adultery, coveting, lying, and murder, and stealing.

It's essential that I don't get comfortable with my sin, but that I love to hate it as you do. I know it's vital that I pursue practical holiness and righteousness for it's the only way to prove my faith is genuine by my works.

Your word says, "if I confess my sins, you're are just and faithful to forgive me of my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness (I John 1:9).

I know that sin is destructive and deadly. I desire to pursue holiness.

Lord thy kingdom come, thy will be done.

Increase My Faith

Dear heavenly Father,

I realize that the only way my faith will grow is through trials. It's never comfortable, but it is essential for my spiritual development. Lord i desire to be a faithful soldier in your army; fighting a good warfare against your arch enemy satan who's also the enemy of my soul.

I thank you Lord you have equipped me with your armour to do battle everyday and to be victorious! Because of you, I'm more than a conqueror according to Romans 8:37. I also have the victory in Jesus Christ according 1 Corinthians 15:57.

I realize that trials MUST come so that patience can have her perfect work in me. This is the cost I have to pay to have an enduring faith that pleases you (Hebrews 11:6).

Thank you Lord that what you started in me you'll finish.

Praise the Lord!

Free To Serve The Lord

Dear Lord,

Thank you for delivering us from sin so that we're no longer it's servant; we're free to serve you. Help us understand that our only bondage is to your righteousness, and to live holy. You commanded us to be holy for you're holy (Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:16).

Help us to stay in your word so that the inherent power in it will compel us to sin less frequently.

Lord I want love to serve you; that it's my sole delight and joy.
Amen.