Mar 09, 2006

God’s Word, if spoken, never returns void. That’s why using scripture during prayer time can be very powerful. Here’s a few scriptures that may help focus your next session

Happiness – Contentment – Peace

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
Prvb 23:17-18

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Heb13:5

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:7

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Prvb 17:22

Wealth/Prosperity

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly Life.
1 Tim 6:17-19

But remember the Lord your God, for it is He that gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.
Deut. 8:18

Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.
Ecc 5:10

And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.
Col 1:10

Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
Psalm 127:1

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
Prvb 14:23

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Phil 4:12,13

And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:19

Success

What you decide on will be done, and light will shine on your ways.
Job 22:28

Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work – this is a gift from God.
Ecc 5:19

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his wealth endures forever.
Psalm 112:3

Humility and fear in the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.
Prvb 22:4

Courage/Strength

“Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
2 Kings 6:16

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Isaiah 40:29

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:24

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9

Comfort

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.
Nahum 1:7

Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall.
Psalm 55:22

Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: “Here am I.”
Isaiah 58:9

Healthy Marriage

A husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.
1 Corinth. 7:3

May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.
Prvb 5:18

Health and Long Life

Life will be brighter than noonday, and darkness will become like morning.
Job 11:17

Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come.
Pslm 71:17,18

Walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.
Deut. 5:33

“With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Psalm 91:16

For through Me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.
Prvb 9:11

Faith

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
James 1:5,6

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and become convinced of, because you know those from whom you have learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 3:14,15

We live by faith, not by sight.
2 Cor 5:7

“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.”
Mark 11:22,23

Patience

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Gal 6:9

We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Hebrews 6:12

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4

Release from Fear and Worry

For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.”
Isaiah 41:13

“But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
Prvb 1:33

Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.
Prvbs 3:25,26

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
2 Tim 1:7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6,7

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her.”
Luke 10:41,42

Guidance

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Isaiah 30:21

In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.
Prvb 16:9

In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Prvb 3:6

I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them.
Isaiah 42:16

Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward will take me into glory.
Pslm 73:23,24