Praying Scripture

By BibleSupport.com

When you’re put on the spot, what will you say? Will you say, let me check my smart phone or iPad? Let me find that scripture on my computer?

Knowing God’s word = spiritual power and authority (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12)

Renew your mind and changes your way of thinking — permanent change in your life and conduct (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:2-3).

Follow the example of Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:1-10).

You are equipped to use Scripture in real life situations (Acts 2:16-21, 25-28; 3:22-23; 13:40-41, 47).

Make God’s Word the foundation of your life (Deuteronomy 6:6-8).

Integrate God’s guidance with your mind (Psalm 119:24, 105).

Allow confidence in witnessing (Isaiah 55:11).

Conquer temptation (Matthew 4:1-10) and to gain victory over sin (Psalm 119:9-11).

Pray the Bible by connecting your prayer with scripture (Acts 4:24-31).
Teach, counsel, encourage, and build others in the Body of Christ (Colossians 3:16)meditate on God’s Word (Psalm 119:15-16, 97).

Keep God’s Word immediately available for comfort (Psalm 119:52).

Keep God’s Word ready to refresh or revive (Psalm 119:93).

Maintain spiritual life stability (Psalm 37:31; 40:8).

In times of need, you are ready to answer others about your hope (Proverbs 22:17-21; 1 Peter 3:15).

By BibleSupport.com

Dear Reader Russell Kelfer has a wonderful teaching on how to memorize scripture. It motivated me to write this morning prayer. I hope it blesses you! Please check out the following site. http://66.254.26.51/dtmlessons.blp?view&lesson=195

“The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” Romans 13:12 (NIV)

”My soul waits for the Lord, more than those who watch for the morning— Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.” Psalm 130:6 (NKJV)

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)

“ ‘Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’ ” Jeremiah 3:3 (NIV)

“In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly.” Psalm 5:3 (NIV)

“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught/instructed.” Isaiah 50:4 (NIV)

“Let the morning bring me word of Your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in You. Show me the way I should go, for to You I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in You. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:8-10 (NIV)

I will, “Trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)

I will “ Not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present my requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard my hearts and my mind in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

I will, “Let my light shine before others, that they may see my good deeds and therefore glorify my Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 (NIV)

I will, “Put on the full armor of God, so that I can take a stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:11 (NIV)

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and He helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” Psalm 28:7 (NIV)

“This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 (NKJV)

~ Cheryl Zelenka

*To read more devotions by Cheryl Zelenka go to her blog http://facingtrials.com

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