New Testament Prayers for ME
The New Testament teaches us that:
-We are to pray without ceasing
-Our prayers are to be effective, accomplishing much
-Jesus said, “If you ask Me anything in My Name, I will do it.”
And yet the response of many believers today is “How can this be,” or more specifically, “How can this possibly apply to me today?”
The Word of God in the New Testament records prayers to be prayed for believers, by believers.
In these prayers is the Wisdom of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. We can pray these scriptures over ourselves and others, thus praying God’s word and His will into our own lives and the lives of others.
The benefits are significant!
- Why aren’t my prayers answered?
- Doesn’t God hear me?
Sadly, these are two questions that many ask yet they are fundamental to answered prayer.
This session sets the stage for us to pray with great confidence, knowing we are praying His will, knowing that He hears us and will grant what we are requesting.
Do you desire that your faith would be more effective?
Paul’s prayer in Philemon may be one you need to pray over yourself. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians might be for you if you see yourself needing more knowledge of His will for your life.
Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1 is that we see all that we already have in our relationship with Jesus Christ. It is a finished work. This is a prayer that we need to pray frequently over ourselves and for those we love. Get ready for change.
In the Ephesians 3 prayer, Paul prays that the Ephesians would be granted spiritual strength as Christ dwells in them. He also prays that they would know His love as they become well-founded in it.
Another key prayer to declare over ourselves.
The desire of the Holy Spirit as expressed by Paul’s prayer for the church in Rome is that spiritual gifts may be deposited in us to strengthen our being so that we may diligently encourage one another.
We need each other.
Paul prays for the saints in Thessalonica that their faith is sustained during times of persecutions. We too can produce fruit just as they did as we are strengthened by the Spirit through these prayers.
In these prayers, Paul is praying for the sanctification and preservation of their entire being. He also asks for grace to fulfill in their calling as they perform His work with power, which will bring God glory.
As John prays for his friend, He asks that above all he prosper and be in good health, all with a prosperous soul.
In Philippians, Paul prays that they would be assured that our God will bring to completion this good work that He has begun.
These prayers are the prayers of the Holy Spirit through man. We too can be confident and pray these today knowing that it is also His will for us. He changes not.
The Word teaches us that when we pray His will, He hears us AND if He hears us, we KNOW we have what we ask.
Praying His Word assures His will is being spoken.
Learn how to pray the Word for those we love who need the salvation of the Lord.
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