BASIC SCRIPTURE: Prayer Points and Declarations: June 28th 2024
Genesis 37:3-11 (NIV):
3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made an ornate robe for him.
4 When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.
5 Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more.
6 He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had:
7 We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around mine and bowed down to it.”
8 His brothers said to him, “Do you intend to reign over us? Will you actually rule us?” And they hated him all the more because of his dream and what he had said.
9 Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”
10 When he told his father as well as his brothers, his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream you had? Will your mother and I and your brothers actually come and bow down to the ground before you?”
11 His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.
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Prayer Points and Declarations
- Thanksgiving for Favor and Love:
- Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the love and favor You have shown me. Just as Israel loved Joseph, I am grateful for Your enduring love and favor upon my life.
- Declaration: I declare that I am highly favored and deeply loved by God. His love and favor surround me like a shield.
- Protection from Jealousy and Hatred:
- Prayer: Lord, protect me from the jealousy and hatred of others. Guard my heart against bitterness and envy, and help me to respond with love and grace.
- Declaration: I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against me in judgment shall be condemned.
- Dreams and Visions:
- Prayer: Father, I ask for the gift of dreams and visions. Reveal Your plans and purposes for my life through divine dreams, just as You did for Joseph.
- Declaration: I declare that my dreams and visions are from God. They are clear, and they will come to pass in God’s perfect timing.
- Courage to Share God-given Dreams:
- Prayer: Lord, grant me the courage to share the dreams and visions You have given me, despite opposition or misunderstanding.
- Declaration: I declare that I will boldly share the dreams and visions God has given me, trusting Him for the fulfillment.
- Family Unity and Peace:
- Prayer: Father, I pray for unity and peace in my family. Remove any root of bitterness or jealousy, and help us to love and support one another.
- Declaration: I declare that my family is united in love and peace. We support and uplift one another, walking together in harmony.
- Divine Favor and Provision:
- Prayer: Lord, just as Joseph found favor in his father’s eyes, let me find favor in the eyes of those around me. Provide for all my needs according to Your riches in glory.
- Declaration: I declare that I walk in divine favor and provision. God supplies all my needs, and I lack no good thing.
- Patience and Trust in God’s Timing:
- Prayer: Father, give me patience to wait for the fulfillment of Your promises. Help me to trust in Your perfect timing, knowing that You are faithful to complete what You have started.
- Declaration: I declare that I trust in God’s perfect timing. I will wait patiently, knowing that His plans for me are good and will be fulfilled.
- Spiritual Growth and Maturity:
- Prayer: Lord, help me to grow spiritually and mature in my faith. Use every situation, including trials and challenges, to develop my character and draw me closer to You.
- Declaration: I declare that I am growing spiritually and maturing in my faith. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and I am becoming more like Christ each day.
- Wisdom in Handling Favor and Success:
- Prayer: Father, grant me wisdom in handling the favor and success You have given me. Help me to remain humble and to use my blessings to glorify You and bless others.
- Declaration: I declare that I walk in wisdom and humility. My success and favor are used for God’s glory and to bless those around me.
- Fulfillment of God’s Promises:
- Prayer: Lord, I stand on Your promises and believe that every word You have spoken over my life will come to pass. Strengthen my faith and help me to hold on to Your promises.
- Declaration: I declare that God’s promises over my life are yes and amen. Every word spoken by God will be fulfilled, and I will see His plans come to fruition.
Reflection:
The story of Joseph is a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and the importance of trusting Him, even in the face of adversity. Joseph’s dreams were a glimpse into God’s plans for his future, but they also brought challenges and opposition. Despite this, Joseph remained faithful and trusted in God’s timing and purposes.
As we reflect on Genesis 37:3-11, let us be encouraged by Joseph’s example. God’s favor and love are upon us, and He has given us dreams and visions for our lives. We may face challenges and opposition, but we can trust that God is with us and will fulfill His promises.
Let us pray for protection, wisdom, and patience as we navigate the journey towards the fulfillment of God’s plans. May we remain steadfast in our faith, support and love one another, and use the favor and blessings God has given us to glorify Him and bless others.
Prayer Points:
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Family Unity: Pray for unity and harmony in your family, despite differences and favouritism (Genesis 37:3-4).
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God’s Favour: Ask for God’s favour and blessing in your life, just as Jacob showed favour to Joseph (Genesis 37:3).
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Dreams and Visions: Seek God’s guidance and interpretation for your dreams and visions, just as Joseph experienced (Genesis 37:5-11).
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Sibling Rivalry: Pray against envy and rivalry in your relationships, and ask for love and acceptance instead (Genesis 37:4,8).
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God’s Guidance: Ask for God’s guidance and direction in your life, just as Jacob sought to send Joseph to his brethren (Genesis 37:13-14).
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“I am a beloved child of God, and His love and favour are upon me.” (Genesis 37:3)
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“My dreams and visions are from God, and He will interpret them for me.” (Genesis 37:5-11)
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“I reject envy and rivalry, and I choose love and acceptance in my relationships.” (Genesis 37:4,8)
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“God guides and directs me in all my ways.” (Genesis 37:13-14)
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“I am a recipient of God’s abundant love and blessings.” (Genesis 37:3-11)
BASIC SCRIPTURE: Prayer Points and Declarations: June 28th 2024
