BASIC SCRIPTURE Prayers and Declarations 14 August 2024
3 John 1:9-11 (KJV)
9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Luke 14:7-11 (KJV)
7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them,
8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
FINISH READING: ==> Our Daily Manna ODM 14 August 2024
Prayers and Declarations:
- Prayer for Humility: Lord, teach us to walk in humility, seeking not the highest places but being content with the lowest, knowing that You will exalt us in due time.
- Prayer Against Pride: Father, help us to avoid the trap of pride, like Diotrephes, who sought preeminence. Let our actions reflect Your love and humility.
- Prayer for Godly Leadership: Lord, raise godly leaders in our midst who are humble and servant-hearted, not seeking their own glory but working for the good of others.
- Prayer for Receiving Brethren: Father, give us the grace to receive our brethren with open arms, not forbidding them as Diotrephes did, but welcoming them into our fellowship.
- Prayer for Good Deeds: Lord, help us to follow that which is good and not that which is evil. Let our lives be marked by good deeds that glorify You.
- Declaration of Humility: We declare that we will seek humility in all our actions, sitting in the lowest place and allowing God to exalt us in His time.
- Declaration Against Malicious Words: We declare that no malicious words will come from our mouths. We will speak with kindness and love, building up rather than tearing down.
- Declaration of Unity: We declare unity in our church and community, welcoming all brethren with open hearts and hands, working together for the glory of God.
- Declaration of Godly Leadership: We declare that our leaders will be humble and servant-hearted, seeking the good of others over their own preeminence.
- Declaration of Goodness: We declare that we will follow good and not evil, living lives that reflect the goodness of God and His love for us.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
