Despite My Enemies

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.
(NASB)


PRAYER

Lord, there are those who do not understand (__________)’s pain, who have not looked closely enough to see his heart-processes, and have chosen to judge and condemn him. Their expressions vary from subtle smirks to harbored anger, to wagging tongues. Their misunderstanding makes them enemies of sort because their posture works against the healing and health of (__________)’s soul. Lord, I ask that despite his enemies, you would prepare a generous meal for his soul regularly. I ask that you would anoint his head with oil to keep the irritating insects from hovering around his mind and thus distracting him from enjoying you. I ask that the oil of your love would cause healing in his soul. I pray that your generous touch in his heart would overflow with abundant grace, Lord. And I ask that he would enjoy all of this in the calm safety of your presence, even with the threat of his enemies occasionally lurking in the shadows. Make him whole Lord, and keep him in that peaceful comfort of your care. Amen.

ENCOURAGEMENT

Dear friend, it matters not what they think. It only matters that you have the smile and care of your Shepherd. He loves you, indeed.

His Closeness

SCRIPTURE
 

Matt 28:20b (NASB)

“… and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

 

Psalm 23:6 (NASB)

Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

 

  

PRAYER

 

Lord, I ask that from this moment onward, __________ would feel the comfort of your constant presence. Brush him often with the wings of those angels you have sent to minister your care and strength in his life, so that he never doubts your love and involvement. And as he senses your presence I ask that his fellowship with you would be a sweet taste to his soul from now and forever. Make him to know the depth of intimacy with you that few in this world have known Lord. Revel yourself to him in very personal and powerful ways. Fill his soul with the richness that comes from dwelling with you Lord, not just seeing you occasionally, but living and abiding in your presence. Touch the deep place in him with you Lord God. May he never be the same because of it. Amen.

 

 

ENCOURAGEMENT

 

He is with you __________. He is, and always will be. Welcome him, enjoy him, long for him every moment. As you do, you will dwell in the house of the Lord now and forever.

 

Just Like Heaven

SCRIPTURE

Matt 6:10
10 "Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven.
(NASB)


PRAYER

Oh God in heaven above, I ask that your Kingdom would come to ______’s heart, and your will would be done in his life, as it is done in heaven. Flood his heart with a sense of being under your kingship, honoring you with his life, obeying you, seeking to be close to you. I ask that all of the best things that you would will for his life would come true. I ask that you would permeate him with your incomprehensible peace, pushing out of his heart any trace of anxiety or panic. I ask that you would give him a deep sense on inner joy, no matter his circumstances. I pray that hope would spring forth as a spring blossom. Give him a faith that is calmly assured of those things he hopes for. And give him such a feeling of being loved that he just can’t help but smile. Fill his heart with light and life Lord. Make him taste today, those perfect gifts that you will one day will into his life in heaven. Today Lord, give them to him today… Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done in ______ as it is in heaven. Amen.


ENCOURAGEMENT

The enemy of your soul has been rebuked. The God of heaven is coming to work his will in your heart and life. Yearn for it. Expect it. Savor it. Light and life is being prayed into you friend.

A Restored Soul

SCRIPTURE

 

Ps 23:2-3a

He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul;

(NASB)

 

PRAYER

 

We grow so weary some days Lord. We feel the depletion that comes from running a spiritual marathon. Our souls are parched, and our hearts are exhausted. And Lord, some days ______ has no tears left to cry. Oh Lord, I pray that you would refresh him this moment. I pray that you would cause his soul to stretch out in a pasture that is cool, green and shady. As he rests there, feed him Lord. Give him those thoughts, those truths, those encouragements that his weary heart needs most. Revive him Lord. Give ______ cool waters to refresh him in a place free of anxiety, a place of peace. Renew him. Bring his soul back to a place of calm assurance and readiness. Repair his brokenness. Heal his wounds. Restore his soul I pray Lord. Amen

 

 

ENCOURAGEMENT

 

He is your Shepherd ______. He will give you green pastures and quiet waters. Savor them, and he will restore your soul. He will friend, he will. Trust him.