Prayers

Contentment in the Lord

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to thank You for being my Shepherd, and for all that entails in my relationship with You. Psalm 23:1 “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Forgive me for the times when I struggle with being content and find myself wanting more than You have seen fit to give me at that time. You have promised to provide all that I need for a life of godliness, praise, and worship towards You. Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Direct me to be content with You alone, and not be tempted to look for contentment in the things of this world, which lose their worth in the face of eternity.

Give me a good understanding of the teaching in Your Word that my happiness is not based on my circumstances in life. Rather, real contentment and joy comes from knowing Jesus more and more. Like the Apostle Paul, show me how to be accepting of where I am at in my life. Philippians 4:11 “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”

Shift my focus from the things of this world to Jesus, Your ultimate Gift, realizing that all true contentment comes from Him. Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” I bring these thoughts in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

God’s Power

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to praise You for being all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, and unchanging. Jeremiah 32:17 “‘Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You.’”

I thank You for loving me and wanting a close personal relationship with me, even though Your power far surpasses my own. Mark 10:27 “…Jesus… looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.”‘ I praise You for the way exercise Your power, not as an evil dictator, but as a loving Father who desires good for His children. Matthew 7:11 “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!”

Help me to be steadfast in faith and on high alert to resist the work of Satan as he tries everything possible to hinder and destroy me as Your child. 1 Peter 5:7-8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” Direct me to rely on Your power, not my own, to resist the attacks of the devil and live a life that honors You.

I cast all of my burdens and cares upon You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Prayer About Living in God’s Presence

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Lord, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for the peace and comfort it gives me to know that You are everywhere present and that You see every situation in my life. Even the events in my life that I do not understand are not a surprise to You. Proverbs 15:3 “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.”

May I be conscious at all times of the fact that I am living in Your presence. Encourage me to have a growing desire to live in a way that is pleasing to You. When the challenges of life come, direct me to get my focus off of my problems and onto Jesus. Colossians 3:2 “Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.”

As I invite You, Jesus, to be my defender and counselor, show me how, though You may not immediately calm the storms in my life, You are always willing to calm me as Your child in the midst of the storm. Isaiah 43:2-3a tells me, “when you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…”

I bring these praises and requests to You in Jesus’ precious Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

God’s Purpose in Our Trials and Suffering

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to thank You for Your promise that You will ultimately restore, strengthen, and establish me despite any suffering I experience here on earth. 1 Peter 5:10 “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.“

Thank you that through the difficulties in my life, I can come to a better understanding of the ultimate suffering that Jesus went through on the cross when He died for me. Philippians 1:29 “For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.”

I live in a fallen world, and therefore some stress and suffering is to be expected. Direct me to discern the difference between suffering for Christ and suffering because of bad choices that I make. In either kind of suffering, show me how to experience the answer found in 2 Corinthians 12:9. “And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

I ask that You encourage and bless the many Christians throughout the world who are living with the daily threat of martyrdom for their faith in You.

Thank you that as I go through this life as a believer, I can look forward to having the reality found in Revelation 21:4 at the end of my life. “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.“

In Jesus’ Name I come, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

God as My Fortress and Refuge

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Lord, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to thank You for the image Psalm 59:16 portrays of You being all around me: “But I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.“ I praise You for being my strong anchor against all foes.

Thank you for the promise in 1 John 4:4. “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” What a wonderful comfort it is to know that as Your child, I can always find refuge in You, my fortress. Teach me how to better grasp the concept of Your faithfulness and experience it through Your Word.

You have told me many times in Scripture that You want to be my first line of defense. Therefore, I bring to You the following concerns: [insert your own concerns here, such as rejection, illness, children, marriage, friends, travel, etc.].

I release these concerns to You so that I, by faith, may receive Your mercy, grace, and help in my times of need. Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”  I ask that believers in many parts of the world who are suffering from poverty, war, persecution, and natural disasters would turn to You as their shelter and refuge as well.

Thank you that I can rest in Your powerful might, which is stronger than any method of self-defense I could ever devise. I ask and pray these things to You in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Living With the Joy of the Lord

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to thank you that the Word of God has within it the power to produce joy. When my life is closely in touch with You, You walk with me through difficult times so that I do not have to endure them alone. And in times of great prosperity, I thank You for keeping me from becoming prideful or complacent.

I praise You that when I walk with Jesus daily, You give me the joy of being level-headed no matter what the circumstances are. Nehemiah 8:10b “…the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Father, since the joy You give far exceeds any human joy, I ask for an abundance of it. Please guide me in the choices I make and the actions I take so that I can experience all the joy You desire for me. John 15:11 “‘These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.‘”

Direct me to understand that Your deep joy comes only to those who value You more than anything else.  I ask for the blessing Paul expressed in Romans 15:13. “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Prayer About God’s Comfort: “For My yoke is easy…”

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I want to come to You in Jesus’ Name and thank You for being the God of all comfort, who gives me reassurance in difficult situations. I am thankful for the privilege of being able to come to You to receive mercy, grace, and help in my times of need. Hebrews 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Direct me to experience what You have told me in Matthew 11:28-30. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

I ask that You lead me to:

  • Scriptures in Your Word that speak of Your comfort in times of trouble
  • Christian music that exalts Your Name
  • Fellowship with other believers that will encourage me to live for You

Enable me to share the same comfort You have given to me with my children, grandchildren, and others in my realm of influence. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

I praise You, my God from whom all blessings flow. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Prayer About the Goodness of God

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Heavenly Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name to praise You for Your wonderful attributes such as being the Creator, all-powerful, all-knowing, everywhere present, unchanging, loving, and merciful; for giving me the ability to recognize the good things that come from You, such as beauty, mercy, kindness, grace, and love. James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

Thank you that You always plan whatever happens in my life for my good, even when I can’t begin to comprehend the situation. Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

Give me an understanding and appreciation for Your creation. You demonstrate Your goodness in how You have designed everything to work together to provide not only for human beings, but for all the animals and plants of the earth.

I ask you to raise up powerful voices in our culture to speak about Your goodness and share the truth of Your Word. Direct me to live out Your goodness as an example to others on a daily basis. Thank you for the wonderful promise in Psalm 31:19. “How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world.” (NLT)

Thank you, Lord, for your goodness. In Jesus’ wonderful Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Thanking God for the Opportunity for a Strong and Personal Relationship with Him (Based on Isaiah 54:5)

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

Loving Heavenly Father, I come in the Name of Jesus to give You praise and thanks for the strong, loving relationship You have offered me. In Your Word (the Bible), You describe Your relationship with me in marital terms. But as intimate as the marriage relationship is, it does not compare to my relationship with You, my Heavenly Father. What a privilege it is to be truly and deeply loved by You and called, through the Church, the bride of Christ. Isaiah 54:5 “For your Maker is your husband, the LORD of hosts is His name; and your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth.”

What an amazing gift it is to be able to have a complete sense of belonging to You. Thank you for expressing in Your Word that You consider me a friend. Through this relationship, You reveal the plans, desires, and commitments You have for me. What a blessing it is that You enjoy spending time with me after salvation.

Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” It is encouraging that You want to go much deeper than just sharing a meal. Your plan is for me to allow You to transform my life. Since I am a child of Yours (a born-again believer) I ask You to shape me into the perfect bride for You. I know that the only way this can be done is to be washed in the perfect blood of Jesus Christ. I ask for the forgiveness and righteousness that can be mine through Jesus Christ so that I can be made spotless in Your sight, ready to be received into Heaven as Your perfect bride.

In Jesus, Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/

Accepting God’s Glorious Reign and Sovereignty (Based on Psalm 24)

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Author: Elton Streyle, Contributor: Noah, Photography and Editing: Ali

All-wise Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, the perfect redeemer of my soul, to give You praise and thanks for the message in Psalm 24. What a beautiful and comforting message verse 1 is.  Everything, including me, belongs to You and is managed by You, who is all-knowing, all-powerful, ever-present, immutable (You do not change), merciful, and gracious. Verse 1: “The earth is the LORD’s and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.” Forgive me for the times when my attitude and actions selfishly align with the lie that I am in control of and have ownership over what You have given me.

Encourage me to always acknowledge Your rule over everything and humbly submit before You, thankful simply to be in Your presence. It is a blessing to know that I serve the one true God who reigns above all else. As verse 10 describes, “who is the King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory.”

Thank you that I can trust in Your promises because You reign supreme over all that You created. There is nothing on Earth nor in the heavens above that is not under Your perfect control. As a born-again believer, I can rest assured that nothing can happen to me without Your permission, and that You always work all things for good. Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Direct me to constantly focus on the perfect provision and protection You provide, rather than my momentary troubles.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. These prayers will only work if you have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. If you need help understanding God’s plan of salvation for you (the way to Heaven), go to this page on our site: https://timewithourcreator.com/2016/06/02/salvation/