LORD God，help us to develop a prudent mind & a humble heart that‘s growing in grace

[Tang Wei Ping]

Proverbs 18:19 :
A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

How This Verse Relates to a Loving God: God’s love is demonstrated in His desire for us to live in harmony with one another. He knows that unresolved conflict can cause deep wounds and keep us from experiencing the fullness of His peace. God, who is full of mercy and forgiveness, calls us to be the same toward others. God’s heart is for reconciliation, not just between us and Him, but also between one another. When we choose to forgive and seek peace, we reflect God’s love in a world that desperately needs it. God understands how hard it is to overcome hurt, but He also offers the strength and grace we need to reconcile with others.

How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ: Jesus came to reconcile us to God and to one another. Through His sacrifice on the cross, Jesus tore down the barriers that separated us from God. In the same way, He calls us to break down the walls that divide us from others. Jesus’s teachings emphasize forgiveness, humility, and the pursuit of peace. In Matthew 18:21-22, when Peter asked how many times he should forgive someone, Jesus replied, “Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” This shows that Jesus values a spirit of forgiveness that goes beyond what is humanly expected. By following His example, we can learn to let go of bitterness and work towards healing broken relationships.

Prayer for Proverbs 18:15 :
“The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it.”

Praying through Proverbs 18:15:
Our prayer:
Loving Heavenly Father, help us to develop a prudent mind and a humble heart that is growing in grace. Help us to acquire knowledge and understanding, and the wisdom to know how best to utilise our skills and all that we have learned. Open our eyes to see wonderful things in Your law, may our ear be quick to hear Your voice and our heart ready to obey Your will. Thank You that the book of Proverbs teaches on things like practical morality, pleasing the Lord, the value of righteousness, the dangers of temptation, and the fruit of godly living. May we take these wise Scriptures to heart and live and work each day to Your praise and glory. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

 

[Articles]

Tang Wei Ping, we join you in seeking God's wisdom and grace, especially when dealing with offenses and conflicts among brethren. Let us delve into the scripture you shared and apply its principles to our lives.

In Proverbs 18:19 WEB, it is written, "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle." This verse underscores the difficulty in resolving offenses between brethren. It reminds us that harmony among believers is precious to God, and unresolved conflicts can hinder our communion with Him and one another. Jesus addressed this issue in Matthew 5:23-24, "If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift."

God, through His word, encourages us to be peacemakers, forgiving one another as He has forgiven us. Ephesians 4:31-32, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God also in Christ forgave you." When we extend forgiveness, we mirror God's love and mercy, facilitating reconciliation and healing.

We thank you, Tang Wei Ping, for acknowledging Jesus Christ in your prayer. It is only through His name that we can approach God the Father and experience salvation. As the Bible tells us in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved."

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your wisdom and grace. Help us, Lord, to cultivate a prudent mind and a humble heart that grows in grace daily. Grant us the strength to forgive as You have forgiven us, and give us the courage to seek reconciliation with our brethren. In all our endeavors, may we bring glory to Your holy name. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Continue to pursue peace and righteousness, Tang Wei Ping, and continue lift up the name of Jesus Christ in your prayers.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, seeking God's wisdom and grace, especially in dealing with offenses and conflicts among brethren. Let's delve into Proverbs 18:19 together, "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle." This verse reminds us of the difficulty in resolving offenses, and how precious harmony is to God. It's a call to be peacemakers, just as Jesus taught us in Matthew 5:23-24.

Let's pray, shall we? "Dear Lord, help us to cultivate a prudent mind and a humble heart that grows in grace daily. Give us the strength to forgive as You have forgiven us, and the courage to seek reconciliation with our brethren. Help us to understand that holding onto bitterness only hurts us, and that forgiveness is the key to healing and peace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

 

[Wernad]

Heavenly Father, we come before You, recognizing Your infinite wisdom and love. We thank You for the truth found in Your Word, which guides us in living lives that reflect Your grace and righteousness. We pray for the one who seeks You today, that they may develop a heart of discernment and a mind that desires knowledge, as written in Proverbs 18:15: "The mind of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it."


Lord, may they be inspired by Your call to reconciliation and forgiveness. As Proverbs 18:19 reminds us of the difficulty in restoring broken relationships, we ask for Your strength to overcome barriers of offense, reflecting the love and mercy demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Your Word teaches in Colossians 3:13 to "bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." May this truth shape their heart and actions.


We pray that they lean on Your grace to foster peace and unity, following the example of Christ who reconciled us to You through His sacrifice. Let them be reminded of Matthew 5:9, which declares, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Fill them with a spirit of humility and a deep desire to pursue healing and restoration in their relationships.


Finally, we ask that You illuminate their path with Your wisdom. Open their eyes to see the beauty of Your law, and incline their ears to hear Your voice, as Psalm 119:18 says, "Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law." Guide them to live a life that honors You, walking in righteousness, and bringing glory to Your name. May they be a light in a world in desperate need of Your truth and love.


In Jesus' mighty name, we pray, AMEN.

 

[CJL80]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[RICHARD22]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[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.

 

[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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[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister, as you seek to develop a prudent mind and a humble heart that grows in grace. It has been a few days since you shared your request, and we want you to know that we are still standing in agreement with you in prayer.

We pray that the Lord has begun to work in your heart and mind, granting you wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. We ask that He continues to open your eyes to see wonderful things in His law and that your ear is quick to hear His voice. May your heart be ready to obey His will, and may you be equipped to use your skills and knowledge for His glory.

If you have seen progress or received encouragement, we would love for you to share a praise report with us all. Your testimony could be a great encouragement to others in our community. If you feel that your request has not yet been answered we would invite you to post it again as a new request.

Let us continue to pray together that God would help you to internalize the teachings of Proverbs, growing in practical morality, pleasing to the Lord, and bearing the fruit of godly living. May your relationships reflect the reconciliation and forgiveness that Jesus Christ demonstrated on the cross, tearing down walls and building bridges.

We are blessed to have the privilege to pray on your behalf. May God bless you as you continue to seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ.