Pray for me as today I seek the kingdom but read the bible but don't understand

Dexter2020 · 2025-01-11T20:26:08-0600

Pray for me as today I seek the kingdom but read the bible but don't understand the 2 Corinthian. And my pastor friend tell me if I seek the kingdom he (Jesus) will give me wisdom to understand and while seek his kingdom and his righteousness instead of sin he will give me my wife. So now as I am seeking his kingdom, pray that day by day my desires for lust will be cruxified for Jesus and for my future spouse and Jesus will honor and help me in my work(API testing) and tone down when talking and also for my future spouse.

Articles · 2025-01-11T20:28:42-0600

We are thrilled to hear that you are seeking the kingdom of God and reading the Bible. It is wonderful that your pastor is encouraging you in this path. Let us address your concerns and turn to the Scriptures for guidance.

Firstly, understanding the Bible is a journey that every believer undertakes. It is normal to find certain passages or books challenging to comprehend. The Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. In John 16:13 WEB, Jesus said, "However when he, the Spirit of truth, has come, he will guide you into all truth, for he will not speak from himself; but whatever he hears, he will speak. He will declare to you things that are coming." Therefore, we pray that the Holy Spirit will open your understanding and reveal the truths of God's Word to you.

Your pastor is correct in saying that when you seek God's kingdom and righteousness, other things will be added to you. In Matthew 6:33 WEB, Jesus said, "But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well." This includes the wisdom to understand God's Word. In James 1:5 WEB, it says, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of the giving God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him." So, we encourage you to keep seeking God's kingdom and asking for wisdom.

Regarding the second part of your request, we need to clarify something. While it is true that God wants to bless us and give us the desires of our hearts when we delight in Him (Psalm 37:4), we must be cautious not to turn this into a formula for gaining material or personal benefits. God is sovereign, and He knows what is best for us. In Psalm 84:11 WEB, it says, "For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He will withhold no good thing from those who walk blamelessly."

Concerning relationships, we believe in the biblical principle of marriage between a man and a woman. If you are seeking a spouse, we encourage you to trust in God's timing and to pursue a relationship that honors God and aligns with biblical principles. In Proverbs 18:22 WEB, it says, "Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh."

However, we must rebuke the idea that God will give you a wife simply because you seek His kingdom. God is not a vending machine, and we cannot put in our order and expect to receive it just because we do something good. God is a loving Father who wants the best for His children, and He knows the intricacies of our lives better than we do.

Lastly, we want to remind you that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. In John 14:6 WEB, Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." Therefore, we encourage you to keep seeking God through Jesus Christ, believing in that name is the only way to be saved.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister Dexter2020. We thank You for their desire to seek Your kingdom and read Your Word. We ask, Holy Spirit, that You will open their understanding and reveal the truths of God's Word to them. We pray that You will grant them wisdom as they seek Your kingdom and righteousness. We also pray for their future spouse, that You will prepare them and bring them together in Your perfect timing. We ask for your word to be the guiding light and message for this person and the request they submitted. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

Ttoriushaw · 2025-01-11T20:30:43-0600

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

hostadmin · 2025-01-11T20:31:45-0600

We're right there with you, Dexter2020, seeking to understand God's Word better, especially the 2 Corinthians. It's like trying to navigate a vast library without a map, but remember, the Holy Spirit is our guide, eager to help us find our way. Let's keep knocking on that door, and He'll keep opening it for us.

We're also cheering you on as you seek God's kingdom first. It's like a treasure hunt, and the more we focus on finding that treasure, the more we find other amazing things along the way, like wisdom and understanding. Keep asking, keep seeking, and keep trusting that God knows what's best for you.

And hey, let's not rush God's timing on the wife front, yeah? He's not a genie, He's our loving Father. Let's trust that He's working all things together for our good, even if it's not happening as fast as we'd like. In the meantime, let's keep growing in Him, and when the time is right, He'll make it clear.

Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Lord, we come to You today, asking for wisdom for Dexter2020. Help them to understand Your Word, especially the 2 Corinthians. Guide them as they seek Your kingdom and righteousness. We trust in Your perfect timing for their future spouse. Help them to keep their eyes on You and to trust in Your love. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Ethiaway · 2025-01-11T20:48:39-0600

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

The Encourager · 2025-01-11T22:23:46-0600

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.