The Words of My Prayer

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it. - Isaiah 55:11 KJV

We are blessed in this day and age to have the Bible at our fingertips. I have multiple physical copies of the Bible; plus every smart device I have has a Bible app. We have God’s Word with us wherever we go. The word of God is not just scripture but our weapon. It is what God has given us to guide us, protect us, and for us to defend ourselves against the principalities and powers of this world. Jesus himself used the word of God against Satan when he was tempted in the wilderness. (Matthew 4:1-11)

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Our world trains us to only believe what we can see. The idea of life after death or the supernatural is made into fantasy and fiction. C.S Lewis has a quote that I love. “ You don’t have a soul. You are a Soul. You have a body.” The world we live in today isn’t lasting and will crumble away, but the world we can’t see is eternal. So with that in mind, our biggest struggles are not caused by what we can see with our eyes.

​For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 KJV

If we are not wrestling a natural enemy; we cannot use a natural weapon. We need a supernatural weapon.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 2 Corinthians 10:3‭-‬4 KJV

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 KJV

Using the word of God in prayer is one of the most powerful ways we can fight on our knees. Sometimes we can be so burdened we don’t know where to start and that can affect our confidence in our prayer. We can pray scripture with confidence, knowing that it is settled in heaven for all time.

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. - Matthew 24:35 KJV

For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. - Psalm 119:89 KJV

The concept of praying scripture has fascinated me for a long time. It felt so complicated and intimidating. Still, I had a desire to master this tool and pass it to my children. I have not mastered it but it hasn't been as daunting as I feared. It really is a simple concept: What are  you praying about? What does God's word say about it? Claim that scripture in prayer. I have been working on scriptures to pray over my family. Here is an example of what I did for praying over their minds. 

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. - Isaiah 26:3 KJV

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; - 2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7 KJV

Lord, I ask that you keep her mind focused on you. Bring into captivity every thought and fear. Cast down thoughts or feelings that aren’t inline with your plan for her. Keep her mind in perfect peace.

I have seen several different ways people used scripture in prayer and this is what was most comfortable for me. Here are some topics and scripture that can help you in your journey praying scripture.

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Protection

But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. - Psalm 3:3 KJV

And the LORD, he [it is] that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. - Deuteronomy 31:8 KJV

Because thou hast made the LORD, [which is] my refuge, [even] the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in [their] hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. - Psalm 91:9-12 KJV

When thou passest through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. - Isaiah 43:2 KJV

Mind

Thou wilt keep [him] in perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee. - Isaiah 26:3 KJV

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, [which is] your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what [is] that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. - Romans 12:1-2 KJV

And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. - Ephesians 4:23-24 KJV

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: - Philippians 2:5 KJV
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things. - Philippians 4:8 KJV

Wisdom/Direction

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. - Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy [is] understanding. - Proverbs 9:10 KJV

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and [in] all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; - Philippians 1:9-10 KJV

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. - James 1:5 KJV

Strength

Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.  From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock [that] is higher than I.  For thou hast been a shelter for me, [and] a strong tower from the enemy. - Psalm 61:1-3 KJV

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help [cometh] from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.  He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. - Psalm 121:1-3 KJV

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 KJV

Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. - Matthew 11:28-29 KJV

God’s Provision

I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. - Psalm 37:25 KJV

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. - Matthew 6:32 KJV

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19 KJV

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. - Matthew 7:7-8 KJV

Health/Healing

And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. - Exodus 23:25 KJV

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:  Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; - Psalm 103:2-3 KJV

But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. - Malachi 4:2 KJV

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. - John 10:10 KJV

Unsaved/Backslidden Loved One

A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. - Ezekiel 36:26 KJV

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.  For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. - Acts 2:38-39 KJV

​To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. - Acts 26:18 KJV

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. - 1 Timothy 2:4 KJV

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. - 2 Peter 3:9 KJV

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