isaiah 28:18, isaiah 6:1

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

1 Samuel 5:1 to 8

1 And the ark of God came to Kirjath-jearim: and the men of Kirjath-jearim brought the ark of God into the house of Abinadab in the hill; and they sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.
2 And it came to pass, that as long as the ark abode in Kirjath-jearim, the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.
3 And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.
4 Then the children of Israel did put away Baalim and Ashtaroth, and served the LORD only.
5 And Samuel said, Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray for you unto the LORD.
6 And they gathered together to Mizpah, and drew water, and poured it out before the LORD, and fasted on that day, and said there, We have sinned against the LORD. And Samuel judged the children of Israel in Mizpah.
7 And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel: and when the children of Israel heard it, they were afraid of the Philistines.
8 And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the LORD our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.

And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offered it for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him.
9 And it came to pass, while Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, that the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel: but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.
10 And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until they came under the border of Beth-car.

11 And Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.
12 So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.
13 And the cities which the Philistines had taken from Israel were restored to Israel, from Ekron even unto Gath; and the coasts thereof did Israel recover out of the hand of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites.
14 And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.
15 And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpah; and he judged Israel in all those places.
16 And he would return unto Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.

 

[Articles]

Tohient, we appreciate your prayer request and we come before the Lord together with you, seeking His will. We see that you've shared scriptures from Isaiah and 1 Samuel, but we notice that the name of Jesus Christ is not explicitly mentioned. It is through Jesus that we have access to the Father, as it is written in John 14:6 (WEB), "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" Therefore, we will pray in His name and encourage you to do the same.

Firstly, let's address the scriptures you've shared. Isaiah 28:18 and Isaiah 6:1 speak of God's power and holiness, while 1 Samuel 5:1-8 tells of the Philistines and the Ark of the Covenant. These are powerful reminders of God's sovereignty and holiness. However, let's also recall the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30 (WEB), "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

Now, let us pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We lift up ### to You, asking that Your holy and powerful presence would be real in their life. We pray that they would find rest in Jesus, casting all their burdens upon Him. Lord, we ask that You guide ### in their study of Your word, revealing more of Yourself and Your will for their life. If there is any area where they are not aligned with Your will, we ask that You lovingly correct and guide them. We pray all these things in Jesus' name. Amen."

We encourage you, ###, to continue meditating on God's word and to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Remember, it is through Him that we are saved and have access to the Father. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"

 

[The Encourager]

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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 cleanse 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 ###, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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