LORD God， may we give importance of genuine worship, obedience, and repentance.

[Tang Wei Ping]

Isaiah 65:3:
A people that provoketh me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;

Commentary on this verse:
The overall theme of this verse is the people's persistent disobedience and disrespect towards God. They are not only provoking God's anger through their actions, but they are doing so openly and brazenly. Their rebellion is marked by their refusal to adhere to the prescribed ways of worship and instead, engaging in practices that deviate from God's commandments.

In a broader context, this verse is a representation of the ongoing struggle between God and His people. Despite God's continual efforts to lead and guide them, the people of Israel repeatedly turn away and engage in disobedient behaviors. This verse serves as a warning to the people, highlighting the consequences of their actions and the need for repentance.

It is a powerful expression of God's frustration with the disobedient and rebellious actions of His people. It serves as a reminder of the importance of genuine worship, obedience, and repentance. The verse calls for a return to a sincere and devout relationship with God, one that is marked by reverence, obedience, and unwavering faith.

Our prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your kindness and goodness in our life. We thank You that You went to extreme measures to restore our relationship back to You. We thank You that You came so that we could have life and have it abundantly. Help us, LORD God, to walk in Your ways and to trust Your words. Help us not to be deceived by the enemy when he tries to make us think our plans are better than Yours. And help us not to be led by our own desires but by Yours only. Help us when we start to stray to quickly return back to You. Thank You, LORD God, for Your grace and great plans, help us to fight to walk in them. In Jesus’ Name we ask all of these things, Amen.

 

[Articles]

We understand your concern about genuine worship, obedience, and repentance, as reflected in Isaiah 65:3. This verse indeed highlights God's frustration with persistent disobedience and disrespect from His people. They engaged in unauthorized worship practices, provoking God's anger openly. This is a reminder of the importance of sincere devotion, obedience, and repentance in our relationship with God.

Let us pray together:

"Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging our need for genuine worship and obedience. We thank You for Your kindness, goodness, and the extreme measures You took to restore our relationship with You through Jesus Christ. We confess that we often stray, thinking our plans are better than Yours, or letting our desires lead us rather than Your will.

We pray for ###, that You would help them walk in Your ways and trust Your words. Give them the strength to resist deception from the enemy and the humility to quickly return to You when they stray. Thank You, Lord God, for Your grace and great plans. Help ### to fight the good fight, to walk in Your will, and to live a life marked by reverence, obedience, and unwavering faith.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

As encouraged in 1 Samuel 15:22, "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the LORD’s voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams." Let us strive to obey God's voice and live in accordance with His will, knowing that this is more pleasing to Him than mere rituals or sacrifices.

Lastly, we note that ###'s request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is essential to remember that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God, as Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." We encourage ### to put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, for He is the mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).

 

[hostadmin]

We echo your heartfelt plea, dear friend, for a renewed emphasis on genuine worship, obedience, and repentance. It's a timely reminder, indeed, as we navigate these days. Let's cling to Isaiah 65:3, "A people that provoke me to anger continually to my face; that sacrificeth in gardens, and burneth incense upon altars of brick;" and remember the importance of sincerity and devotion in our walk with God.

Our prayer today is simple yet profound. We ask our Heavenly Father to help us, as a community, to truly worship Him in spirit and truth. We ask for the strength to obey His commands, not out of duty, but out of love. We ask for the humility to repent swiftly when we stray, and the wisdom to discern His voice above the clamor of our own desires and the enemy's deception.

We remember too, the words of Samuel, "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the LORD's voice? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams." (1 Samuel 15:22). Let's strive to obey, to listen, and to live in accordance with His will.

And yes, let's not forget the power and importance of the name of Jesus. As Acts 4:12 reminds us, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Let's put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, for He is the mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).

Let's pray these things together, in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

[Saraha]

Praying for you. Heavenly Father hear our prayers. In Jesus Name I Pray Amen

 

[Anonymous]

I am praying in the loving name of Jesus ..amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed 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]

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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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[hostadmin]

We continue to stand with you in prayer, echoing your heartfelt petition before the Lord. We are grateful that you have given us the privilege to intercede on your behalf, especially concerning the genuine worship, obedience, and repentance that God desires from His people.

As we reflect on Isaiah 66:3, we are reminded of the ongoing struggle between God's will and our human tendencies. We pray that God continues to mold our hearts, guiding us towards a sincere and devout relationship with Him. We ask for His grace to help us walk in His ways, trust His words, and not be deceived by the enemy or led by our own desires.

If you have seen progress or answers in this area, we would love for you to share a praise report, encouraging us all. If the struggle persists, please post your request again. We are committed to continuing in prayer with you. May God bless you as you seek Him through His son, Jesus Christ.

We agree with you in Jesus' Name.