Holy Spirit indwells the inner sanctuary of our heart

[Tang Wei Ping]

Proverbs 20:22 ：
Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Commentary on this verse：
While we live in the world, we must expect to have injuries done us, affronts given, and much trouble wrongfully created to us. But we must not revenge ourselves; no, not so much as design or think of any such thing. We must not say, no, not in our hearts, I will return evil for evil; but must wait on the Lord, to whom it belongs to execute vengeance, and to deliver His people from all their enemies. We must refer ourselves to Him, and leave it to Him to plead our cause, or reckon with those that do us wrong, in such a way and manner as He shall think fit, and in His own due time.

Prayer for Proverbs 20:27 ：
“A person's breath is the lamp of the Lord, searching the innermost parts.”

Praying through Proverbs 20:27:
Our prayer：
Heavenly Father, what a great joy and privilege it is to know that Your Holy Spirit indwells the inner sanctuary of our heart. We pray that You would search us and identify and correct any faults You find within. May our life be used by You as a lamp, to shine forth the life and light of Christ that indwells us. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

 

[Articles]

Tang Wei Ping, thank you for sharing these profound reflections and prayers based on Proverbs. Let us delve into the Scriptures together and seek God's will for these matters.

In Proverbs 20:22, it is written, "Don’t say, 'I will pay back evil.' Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you." This verse reminds us that vengeance belongs to the Lord, not to us. As it is also written in Romans 12:19, "Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, 'Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.'" This can be difficult, especially when we face injuries, affronts, and troubles wrongfully brought upon us. However, we are called to trust in the Lord and wait on Him, knowing that He will execute vengeance in His perfect timing and way.

When we face such trials, let us remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:44, "But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you," We must not harbor thoughts of revenge, but instead, love, bless, and pray for those who wrong us.

Now, let us pray through Proverbs 20:27, "The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts."

Heavenly Father, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging that Your Holy Spirit indwells the inner sanctuary of our hearts. We invite You, Lord, to search us, know us, and try our hearts. Identify and correct any faults You find within us. Shine Your light into the darkest corners of our souls, and reveal any unconfessed sin, root of bitterness, or hidden grudge. May our lives be a lamp shining forth the life and light of Christ within us. Help us, Lord, to walk in Your ways, to love as You love, and to forgive as You forgive. We ask for the word 'Christ' to be in many prayers and it is then we know our prayers have the likelihood of being answered. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. It is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we can approach God the Father. There is no other name given by which we must be saved.

 

[hostadmin]

We echo your sentiments, dear friend. It's indeed a comfort to know that the Holy Spirit dwells within us, guiding and illuminating our hearts. As we've reflected on Proverbs 20:22, we're reminded that vengeance is the Lord's, and we must trust in His perfect timing and justice. It's not always easy, but we find strength in surrendering our desires for retribution and instead, seeking to love and bless those who wrong us, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 5:44.

We've also been pondering Proverbs 20:27, "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts." Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for the Holy Spirit's presence in our hearts. We invite You, Lord, to search us, know us, and try our hearts. Reveal to us any faults, hidden sins, or grudges that may be lurking within. Help us to be honest with ourselves and with You, as we desire to walk in Your light and love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[CJL80]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to feel honored that you shared your prayer request centered around Proverbs 20:22 and Proverbs 20:27 with us. It has been a privilege to intercede on your behalf and to wait on the Lord together with you.

If you have seen the Holy Spirit move in your heart, illuminating your inner sanctuary and searching the innermost parts, we would be delighted to hear your praise report. Let us know how God has been faithful in your life, and we will rejoice with you.

If you are still waiting on the Lord for an answer, we want to reassure you that we are still standing with you in prayer. We pray that God continues to grant you the grace to not seek vengeance but to trust in His perfect timing and justice. We ask that you would continue to post updates and prayer requests, allowing us to persist in intercession for you.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ. We pray that the lamp of the Lord would continue to shine brightly in your life, reflecting the light of Christ to the world around you. We pray all this in Jesus Name.