~ Pray God’s Word ~

Praying God’s word is tremendously powerful. It establishes us in truth and builds our faith. It moves us forward in our spiritual growth. God’s written word contains the building blocks of our faith. In essence, it is the mortar that holds it all together. It solidifies our identity in Him. It raises us up into a holy and righteous temple, a fit dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. Praying God’s word should be a priority in every Christians life, unfortunately, for most, it is not.

Praying the word should not be a mindless recitation of scripture, but an intimate part of our relationship with God. When approached properly, it will enhance our relationship with our Father and enrich our prayer life beyond measure. God’s word should be approached with reverence. It should be lifted up to Him as an offering. This act is a statement of faith. It lets God know that we agree with what He says about us. We hold this faith no matter the situation or circumstance. Embracing this kind of prayer aligns us with God’s thoughts, sets our heart in agreement with His plans, and affirms our identity as His children.

Isaiah 55:11 pray this: “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

          Returning God’s word to Him, acknowledging our agreement with His will, and inviting Him to bring His word to pass in our life activates angels that hearken to the spoken word and puts them to work to bring God’s word to pass. (Psalm 103:20) If we could only see what happens in the spirit realm when we pray God’s word in faith, we would never go another day without doing it.

           The following are some examples of how I pray God’s word. They are scriptures that speak to my heart. Passages that the Holy Spirit has illuminated to me as being important in my life. The scriptures have been personalized for a prayer of declaration and agreement with the Father. Be mindful of scriptures that jump out to you, that have an unction on them, and personalize your own prayers.

          We must all find ourselves in the context of the written word. To do this, we must avoid the tendency to “cherry-pick” God’s word, focusing only on the blessings and ignoring the parts of God’s word that challenge us and demand change.

          I encourage you to commit to reading the Word for yourself daily, with emphasis on the New Testament. It is my hope that these personal prayers will help you on your journey to intimacy with our glorious creator. Be blessed.

The Prayer of Declaration and Agreement

Heavenly Father, may these words, this prayer, and the meditation of my heart be accepted in your sight and honor your great name.

Job 22:28 Lord, when I declare your word, I set myself in complete agreement with you. The truth of your word is established unto me; it becomes a part of me, shaping me, changing me, defining me. It causes light to shine on my way, making my vision, my hope, and my path crystal clear.

Joshua 1:8, John 1:14 Father, your word will not depart from my mouth, but I will meditate on it day and night, that I may observe to do according to all that is written in it. When I speak your word and meditate on your word, Lord, I become your word. Your word becomes flesh in my life. I will then make my way prosperous, and I will have good success.

Mark 11:23, Proverbs 18:20-21. Because of the authority that Jesus gave me, I speak to things and situations, and they obey me. I believe in my heart that the things I say will be done. My words have tremendous power, and I use that power to change situations, to help people, to defeat the enemy, to strengthen and establish my hope, and to give You glory, Father. Thank you for giving me the authority to speak on Your behalf. I use this authority in the fear and reverence of Your great name.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 5:5 Father, because your love has been poured out into my heart, I am patient and kind. I do not envy or boast and I am not proud. I do not dishonor others, I am not self-seeking, I am not easily angered, and I keep no record of a suffered wrong. I do not take pleasure in evil, but I rejoice in your truth. I believe the best of every person. I see them for their created value. I see them for their potential. I always protect, I always trust, I always hope and persevere. I never fail, I never give up, and I never stop loving.

Mark 12:30-31 I love you, Lord, with all of my heart, with all of my soul, all of my mind and all of my strength, and I love my neighbor as myself.

Galatians 5:16-18, Galatians 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:56-57  I walk in the Spirit, and I do not fulfill the lust of the flesh. I am led by the Holy Spirit, and I am not under the righteous requirements of the law.

1 Peter 1: 13-21, Ephesians 6:14 I gird up the loins of my mind with your word, Father. I put on truth like a piece of armor. I am sober, and my hope rests fully upon the grace that is mine in Christ Jesus. I am an obedient child, Father. I am not conformed to my former lusts or my former way of life. I am holy in my conduct as you are holy. I walk in the fear of the Lord.

John 16:13, Colossians 1:9 The Spirit of truth abides in me, guiding me into all truth and showing me things to come. I have perfect knowledge of what to do in every situation, and I am filled with all wisdom, discernment, spiritual understanding, and the knowledge of your will for me, Lord.

Acts 1:8 I have received power because the Holy Spirit has come upon me, and I am a witness for Jesus to the end of the earth.

Mark 16:17-18, verse 20, Ephesians 6:10-18. I am a believer, and in Jesus’ name, I cast out devils; I speak with new tongues. If I touch or consume any deadly thing, it will in no way hurt me. I lay hands on the sick, and they recover.

Psalm 112:1-7 I am blessed because I fear you, Lord, and delight greatly in your Word.  My descendants are mighty on the Earth, and they are blessed. Wealth and riches are in my house, and my righteousness endures forever. I am gracious and full of compassion. I guide my affairs with discretion. I will never be shaken. I am not afraid of evil tidings, and I am not moved by bad reports. My heart is steadfast, trusting in you, Lord.

Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against me will ever prosper, and every tongue that rises against me in judgment I will condemn. This is my heritage as Your child, and my righteousness is from You, Lord.

Philippians 4:6-9 I refuse to worry or get anxious over anything, but in everything through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving I make my requests known to you, Father, and your peace that surpasses all understanding keeps and guards my heart and mind through Christ Jesus. Lord, I think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. If there is any virtue or praise, I think about these things. I guard my mind against doubt and all negative and faithless thoughts. I am a doer of Your word, Lord, and Your peace is with me.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Proverbs 4:23 Father, I live and walk in a physical body, but I do not wage war according to the flesh. The weapons of my warfare are not physical, not carnal, but they are mighty in You for the pulling down of strongholds. Therefore, I cast down every argument and every imagination of the heart that would exalt itself against the knowledge of You and Your word. I take every thought captive and bring them into subjection and Christlike obedience. I guard my heart with all diligence because that is where You dwell Lord, and out of my heart Your light and Your life flows.

Philippians 4:19 There is no lack in my life, for you supply all my needs, Father, according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:28 I love You, Lord, and I know I am called according to Your purpose. All things work together for my good. Everything always works out for me.

Psalm 103: 2-5 Lord, You have forgiven all my iniquities; You have healed all my diseases; You have redeemed my life from destruction; You satisfy my mouth with good things so that my youth is constantly being renewed. 

1 Peter 2:24 Father, Jesus bore my sins on the cross and paid the full price for my redemption; therefore, I am dead to sin, I live unto righteousness, and by His stripes I am now healed. Thank you, Lord, for saving me and healing me!

Romans 8:11 The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in me. I have dead-raising power resident inside me. Father, just as you raised up Christ from the dead, I thank you for also giving life to my physical body by the Holy Spirit living in me.

Isaiah 54:14, Romans 10:3-4 I thank you, Lord, that I am established in righteousness. I submit to righteousness. I am far from oppression, I do not fear, and terror shall not come near me.

Romans 5:17 I have received an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness, and therefore I reign as a king in this life by Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:1-2 Because I have been resurrected with Christ, I seek the things which are from above, where Christ is, sitting at your right-hand, Father. I set my mind and my affections on things above, eternal things, not on the things of this Earth.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 I trust in you, Lord, with all my heart and do not lean on my own limited understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge You, and I trust You to direct my path.

Proverbs 3:9-10 I honor you, Lord, with my possessions, and I overflow with material and spiritual blessings. Thank you, Lord!

Psalm 23:4 I will fear no evil for you are with me, Lord, your correction and instruction comfort me. Your Word and your Spirit, they guide me. Thank you for fathering me. Thank You for loving me, thank You for protecting me and treating me as your precious child.

Proverbs 21:23 I guard my mouth and my tongue, and I keep my soul from trouble.

Psalm 141:3 Father, I ask you to set a guard over my mouth and keep watch at the door of my lips.

Ephesians 4:29 I will let no corrupt words proceed out of my mouth, but only what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart Your grace to the hearers. 

Psalm 39:1 I will guard my ways, Lord, lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, while the wicked are before me.

Romans 12:1-3 Father, I present my body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to you, which is my reasonable service and humble act of worship. I am NOT conformed to this world, but I am transformed by the constant renewing of my mind to your Word and your ways. I do not think of myself more highly than I ought to think, but I think soberly according to the measure of faith that you have dealt me.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless, I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loves me, and gave himself for me.

Isaiah 54:13, Isaiah 8:18 All of my children are taught of You, Lord, and great is their peace. Father, myself, my spouse, and the children You have given us are for signs and wonders.

Isaiah 59:21 You said that this is your covenant with me: Your Spirit that is upon me and your words which You have put in my mouth, will not depart out of my mouth, nor out of the mouth of my children, nor out of the mouth of my grandchildren. 

Psalm 3:3, Psalm 8:9 Lord, you are a shield for me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. How excellent is your name in all the earth!

Psalm 12:6 Your words, Lord, are pure, like silver tried in a furnace, and purified seven times.

Psalm 9:1-3 I will praise You, Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.  

Psalm 139:14 I praise You, Father, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and my soul knows that very well.

Psalm 13:5-6, 1 Samual 2:1-2, Psalm 18:2 Father, I trust in your mercy. I will sing praises to your name because you have dealt bountifully with me. No one is holy like you, Lord. There is none besides you, nor is there any rock like you. You are my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in you alone I trust; You are my shield and my salvation, you are my stronghold.

Psalm 19:7-9, Lord, your Word is perfect, converting my soul; Your testimonies are sure, making wise the simple; Your statutes are right, rejoicing my heart; Your commandments are pure, enlightening my eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; Your judgments Father are true and righteous altogether.

Psalm 23: LORD, You are my shepherd, and I shall not want. You make me lie down in green pastures, You lead me beside the still waters, and You restore my soul. You lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your correction comforts me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, You anoint my head with oil, and my cup runs over. Goodness and mercy follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell with You forever, LORD.

Psalm 25:4-6 Show me Your ways, Father; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation. I wait on You patiently all day Lord. I remember Your tender mercies and Your loving kindness towards me, for they are very precious to me.

Exodus 15:2, Psalm 27:1 LORD, You are my strength and song, and You have become my salvation; You are my God, and I will praise

You forevermore. Who shall I fear? Lord, You are the strength of my life; Of whom should I be afraid?

Psalm 28:7  Lord, You are my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in You, my heart greatly rejoices, and with my life I will praise You. You are my strength, my King, my God!

Isaiah 12:2 Father, You are my salvation, I will trust in You and not be afraid, for You are my strength and song; You have also become my salvation.

Psalm 31:19  Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men!

Psalm 34:1-2 I will bless You Lord, at all times; Your praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in You Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

Psalm 91:9-16 Lord, I have made You my refuge, You are my dwelling place. No evil will befall me, nor shall any sickness, plague, or disease come near my dwelling; I will trample devils under my feet because You have set Your great love upon Me. Father, I thank you for giving Your angels charge over me, to keep me in all my ways. They bear me up in their hands lest I dash my foot against a stone. I walk through places that would kill natural people, but I live and abide supernaturally in Christ. You have set me in a high and safe place because I have known Your name. When I call upon You, You answer. You are with me in times of trouble; I thank you, Lord, for delivering me and honoring me. Thank you for satisfying me with long life and saving me.

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