Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Being the Person God Created

Dear Lord,
I pray that You would pour out Your Spirit upon my children and grand children this day and anoint then for all that You've called them to be and do. Lord, You have said, "Let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called." (I Corinthians 7:24) May it be so for these children according to Your Word, that they will never stray from what You have called them to be and do, or try to be something they are not. Where they have already strayed, I pray Lord that You will bring them back on the right track. That they will confess to You the sins they have done, and give themselves back to You.
Deliver each of them from any evil plan of the devil to rob them of life, to steal away their uniqueness and giftedness, to compromise the path that You've called them to walk, or to destroy the person You created them to be. May each of them not be a follower of anyone but You, but may they be leaders of people into Your kingdom. Help them to grow into a complete understanding of their authority in Jesus, while retaining a submissive and humble spirit. May the fruit of the Spirit which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control grow in them daily. (Galatians 5:22) May they each find their identity in You, view themselves as Your instruments, and know that they are complete in You. Give them a vision for their life when setting goals for the future and a sense of purpose about what You've called them to do--from their future and not from their past. May they be convinced that Your thoughts toward them are thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give them a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) Teach them to look to You as their hope for the future. May they understand it is You "who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began." (II Timothy 1:9) May each of them commit to being who You created them to be and enable them to grow daily in confidence and Holy Spirit boldness.
I ask this according to Your good and perfect will,
in Jesus' Holy name,
Amen

(Prayer and scripture from "The Power of a Praying Parent"-Stormie Omartian)


"WEAPONS OF WARFARE"

1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible)
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God's] own [a]purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.


1 Corinthians 2:9 (Amplified Bible)
But, on the contrary, as the Scripture says, What eye has not seen and ear has not heard and has not entered into the heart of man, [all that] God has prepared (made and keeps ready) for those who love Him [who hold Him in affectionate reverence, promptly obeying Him and gratefully recognizing the benefits He has bestowed].


2 Peter 1:10 (Amplified Bible)
Because of this, brethren, be all the more solicitous and eager to make sure (to ratify, to strengthen, to make steadfast) your calling and election; for if you do this, you will never stumble or fall.


Isaiah 60:1
ARISE [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you--rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!


Romans 8:28-30 (Amplified Bible)
28)We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
29)For those whom He foreknew [of whom He was aware and loved beforehand], He also destined from the beginning [foreordaining them] to be molded into the image of His Son [and share inwardly His likeness], that He might become the firstborn among many brethren.
30)And those whom He thus foreordained, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified (acquitted, made righteous, putting them into right standing with Himself). And those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity and condition or state of being].

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