Prayers

God’s Invitation to All People on Earth (Based on John 3:16 and Jeremiah 33:3-8)

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

Loving Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the two most important and life-changing invitations You give to mankind. I have access to many emergency numbers in the physical realm, but none as powerful as the ones in the spiritual universe. Thank you for inviting and directing me to accept the most critical of all invitations, accepting Your Son Jesus Christ as my Savior, which allows me to have a home in Heaven. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (If you need help with this most critical decision, see the salvation tab on our site).

It is a blessing that after I accepted Your initial invitation of salvation, You have invited me, in many places in the Bible, to call on “emergency numbers” (Scriptures) for help while living here on earth. Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to Me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Just like You assured Jeremiah, direct me to rest in the fact that You are ready to answer my prayers when I ask for assistance. 

Thank you for the many Scripture promises I can call on for comfort and direction in life situations. The following are a few examples: 

  • When I am anxious and lacking peace: Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
  • When I detect harassment from Satan: 1 John 4:4b “He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”     
  • When it looks like there is no way through a situation: 2 Corinthians 12:9 “‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’“

I ask, in Jesus’ Name, that day by day You lead me to a new awareness of who You are and who I am in Jesus Christ. 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/

The Faithfulness of God to Born-Again Believers (Based on 1 Corinthians 10:13)

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

All knowing and unchanging Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for the great comfort it is that I can trust in Your faithfulness. It is a blessing that what You told the people in Deuteronomy 7:9 is still true for me today.  “Therefore, know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.”

Forgive me for the times when I am facing a temptation or a crisis in my life and I have the tendency to be self-reliant instead of fully trusting in Your faithfulness.  In those times, remind me of the saying, “God has been with you all these years, why would He forsake you now?” Thank you for the promise in Your Word, the Bible, that if I ask, You will always be there to help in all life situations. Lamentations 3:22-23 “Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” 

It is a blessing as I think about my children, grandchildren, and younger friends’ futures that Your faithfulness can be traced from generation to generation throughout the Bible from the beginning of time. You have not changed and neither has Your word.  You have been faithful to the earth that You created. One generation of people pass after another, but Your creation has stayed the same. Psalm 119:90 “Your faithfulness endures to all generations; You established the earth, and it abides.”  Direct me to have complete confidence in You and Your Word so I can experience Your peace and joy.  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 Receiving Joy Through God’s Forgiveness (Based on Psalm 32)

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

Forgiving Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for responding to confession and repentance with complete forgiveness. You have shown that forgiveness has always been a part of Your loving nature. You expressed it to Moses in Exodus 34:6-7a. “And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin.‘”

You have now dramatically revealed how much You want to forgive sinners by sending Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die to cover our sins and remove guilt from our records and our spirit. Thank you for expressing through David in Psalm 32:1-2 that we can have this joyous experience of forgiveness by putting our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.”   

I appreciate You offering me Your love and wisdom to guide me along the best way for my life and directing me away from the sinful desires of my human nature. Verse 8: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” You make it clear in many verses in the Bible that You hate sin, and You want me to have the joy of the Lord through a forgiven heart and mind. Direct me to follow David’s example in verse 5 to take care of any sin. “I acknowledge my sin to You, and my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the iniquity of my sin.“

It is a blessing that You have provided a way for me to alleviate the pain and suffering from sin and replace it with Your joy and peace. 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 Sharing God’s Comfort with Others (Based on 1 Corinthians 1:3-4)

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

Comforting Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ Name, thank you for encouraging me to comfort others with Your Word when they are in need. Your Word will never fail anyone because You are everywhere present, all knowing, all powerful, and unchanging. By helping others in their difficult situations, You give me a better perspective on my needs and how You want to and do give me comfort with my life problems.

Thank you for the times when You give me comfort through Your mercies and grace. 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.” It is a blessing that You share in Your Word, the Bible, what You want me to do so that You can comfort me. You encourage me to read Your Word, pray, listen to biblical music, and fellowship with other believers. I can only share with others Your comfort after I learn how to be comforted myself.

Remind me often how important it is to build a strong foundation in Your Word before the storm comes. It is very difficult to build a strong foundation in the midst of a storm. Teach me to practice what is expressed in 1 Peter 5:6-7 so that when the time comes that I need Your comfort, I will be ready. “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”

Enable me to be alert to the needs of others and comfort those around me that need the same comfort You have given me. 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 Importance of Seeking God (Based on Mathew 7:7)

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

Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for making it clear in Your Word (the Bible) how serious You are about wanting me to be active in seeking You. In Psalm 9:10, David expresses the positive benefits that come when my life is focused on seeking You. You promise to never abandon me, and to always be there for me in every circumstance. “And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.” In fact, You see this subject as being so important that You classify those who do not seek You as wicked. Psalm 10:4 “The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts.”

Forgive me for the times when I put very little effort into seeking and communicating with You, then conclude that You are not that interested in my situation. You express in Your Word that it takes faith, focus, and persistence to follow through and know You and Your plans for me, what You are trying to accomplish in and through me. Direct me not to give up on my efforts to seek You, but to ask for more knowledge, wisdom, love, and understanding in every situation.

Just like a good father gives to his children, You enjoy giving good things to Your children who sincerely seek and ask. Encourage me to frequently practice Mathew 7:7. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Thank you that no matter what happens in my Christian walk, I can rest assured of the same comfort You gave to the Israelites in Jeremiah 29:11. You told them that in the midst of all their problems, You were still in control. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.“

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/ 

Intercessory Prayer for Family, Children, and Grandchildren

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

All wise, all powerful, gracious, and merciful Heavenly Father, I bring these children, grandchildren and great grandchildren (say their names here) to Your throne of grace. First of all, and most critically, if any of them are not born-again believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, encourage them to search their hearts and convict them to take care of this most important relationship with You. 2 Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.  Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? – unless indeed you are disqualified.” 

Forgive us as a nation for using our education programs, technology, and media systems to bombard our children (especially the very young) with the evils of the world and asking them to make decisions about things that they are not able to understand. I ask that You be near and direct parents to be very serious in teaching their children how to discern, biblically, right from wrong and know what is evil. James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” 

Encourage those of us that are older – parents, grandparents, and great grandparents – to take very seriously the role of being an intercessory prayer warrior for our loved ones with this example prayer from Ephesians 1:17-18a. “That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling.”

I ask that You raise up a revival in our Christian young people and an awakening in those who do not have a relationship with You. Give them a desire in their hearts to want to live with and for You to change the culture and resist the schemes of the evil one. Thank you that I can call on You who is all-wise, everywhere present, and powerful.   

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 Jesus as the Light of the World (Based on John 8:12)

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

Merciful, gracious Heavenly Father, I come in Jesus’ Name to thank You for sending Your Son Jesus and exalting His Name above every other name. It is because of Him being the light of the world and what that represents (knowledge of God’s glory and holiness) and my personal relationship with Him that I do not have to be fearful of living in this uncertain and evil world. In John 8:12, Jesus said, “‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.“

Thank you that darkness (things representing evil and sin) can never overcome or extinguish the light of Jesus (representing everything that is true and good). You express in Your Word that if I follow Jesus and Your Word, I can avoid walking blindly and falling into constant sin. If I ask and allow Him (Jesus) to shine in my life, I will never stumble in the darkness of this world. You will always give me just enough light for the step I am on.  John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.”

Since it is such a great blessing to have the Light (Jesus) dwelling within me, direct me to live in such a way that I reflect God’s glory. You say in Your Word that You intend for the people of the world to be able to see You by the actions of Your children. Mathew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” It is my desire that it may be obvious by my life that I belong to the Lord Jesus Christ, and that anything I do is for the glory of God.

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 Considering God’s Word as a Compass (Based on Proverbs 3:1-12)

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

All wise Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ powerful Name, thank you for the illustration about the functioning of a compass and Your Word. Just like a compass always leads to true North, Your Word always leads to truth and the right direction. John 17:17 “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” Direct me to use Your Word the same way I use a compass: to fully trust in its accuracy and not ignore it to go my own way. Proverbs 3:5 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.”

Show me how, just as I need to be obedient to follow the directions a compass gives, to be obedient to what Your Word tells me. Proverbs 3:6 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Forgive me for the times I do not daily follow Your compass (the Bible) by storing Your Word in my heart and mind as a deterrent to sin. Keep reminding me that Your Word, the Bible, is the only sure guide for living a pure life.

Thank you for expressing in Proverbs 3:1-2 that following Your compass (Your Word) will make life better and more peaceful. “My son, do not forget my law, but let your heart keep my commands; for length of days and long life and peace they will add to you.” It is a blessing to know that while a physical compass can break and give wrong directions, You and Your Word are infallible. Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.“

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 Direction When in the Midst of Fear and Anxiety (Based on Psalm 56)

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

Helpful, comforting Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ powerful Name, thank you for seeing me and hearing my cries. Your Word, the Bible, tells me in Psalm 56:8, “You number my wanderings; put my tears into Your bottle; are they not in Your book?” It is a great comfort when I struggle with fear and anxiety in uncertain and difficult circumstances to know that You promise to always be with me.

Encourage me in difficult times to follow David’s example in verses 3-4. “Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), in God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?” I ask You to teach me the principles of trusting in You at all times and circumstances, not only in fear and anxiety or when the path is unclear. I accept your longing to give me, with love and wisdom, what You have written down in Your Word. Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.“

Since I am living in such times of chaos and uncertainty, direct me to hold on to the truth in Deuteronomy 31:6 that God gave to Israel in their time of crisis. “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the one who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Resting in this promise in every part of life will allow me to step boldly into the unknown to face the challenges ahead that so many times cause me fear and anxiety.

Thank you for how You and Your Word calm anxious hearts and give peace that surpasses all understanding. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

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/

2023 Father’s Day Prayer (Based on Psalm 103:13)

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

Lord, I come to You this Father’s Day to thank You for my earthly father, and to thank You for being my perfect Heavenly Father. I praise You for the ways my earthly father has pointed me toward You through his positive relationship with You.

Fathers are intended to reflect Your love to their children. Psalm 103:13 “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him” (ESV). I praise You that my father has shown me the compassion described in this verse. If someone’s father has not treated them compassionately, I ask for Your healing, comfort, and perspective on the situation.

Regardless of how my earthly Father has provided for me, I know that I can rely on You to always provide for me. Philippians 4:19 “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” You are the source of every good thing about my father or father figure. 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.” Encourage the fathers I know to develop their relationship with You in such a way that their children can follow in their footsteps and glorify You.

If your father is deceased, ask God to give you positive memories of him.

Thank you for loving me. 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/