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2 Chronicles 1:10 (7) Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great? 11 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: 12 Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
Perhaps we choose to make decisions for our future, confiding in nothing but our own human knowledge.
Ephesians 2:10 says “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. Understanding your unique calling starts with understanding what the Bible says. As one of God’s people, it’s important to know and live out the following verses as we pray them over our lives and purpose. He’s still working on me!!!
Pray for Vision and Instruction: “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (Proverbs. 29:18) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Pro 1:8 {putting tiger something without looking at instructions} we have the Book
Pray for Confidence in the Revealed Purpose: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Pray for Direction: “There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.” Prov 19:21 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. Prov 11:14
Pray for Wisdom: “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.” Js 1:5 “Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. ps119:18
Pray for Unshakeable Faith: “Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.he one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” (I Thessalonians 5:24) Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised; Hebrews 10:23
Pray for Strength and Encouragement: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” (Galatians 6:9)
Pray for Courage to Overcome Fears: “…Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” (Joshua 1:9)
Pray for Peace over Your Purpose: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 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. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.” (Phil. 4:6-7,9)
Pray for Trust in God: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding, in all thy ways acknowledge him and He will direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Pray for Favor and Blessing: “
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26