Praying Scripture

PRAYING SCRIPTURE FOR OTHERS

Years ago I heard a great message by Dr. John Maxwell on praying Scripture back to the Father. It has been something that I have frequently done in my quiet time. It is a powerful exercise that I highly recommend.

Recently I read Henry Blackaby's book, EXPERIENCING PRAYER WITH JESUS -- The Power of His Presence and Power. In his book, he provides a list of Scriptures that can be used to pray for others in your life. I thought it might be helpful for you and me:

For Your Spouse:
Colossians 3:12-24; Psalm 119:33-40; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Corinthians 13:1-7; 1 Peter 3:8-9; 1 John 5:18; Philippians 4:6-7

For Your Children:
Psalm 119:37; Luke 1:15; Luke 2:52; Proverbs 3:3-4; 1 Samuel 2:26; 1 Samuel 1:28; 1 Samuel 2:18; Psalm 8:2; Isaiah 54:13; Titus 3:1-2; Proverbs 20:11; Luke 2:40; Colossians 3:2; Psalm 22:9-10

For Your Friends and Extended Family:
2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Corinthians 15:58; James 3:17-18; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12; Matthew 6:13 (with 2 Thessalonians 3:3; James 4:7-10; and John 17:15); Numbers 6:24-26; Deuteronomy 6:5; Philippians 4:8

For Your Pastors and Leaders:
Isaiah 11:2; 1 Timothy 3:2-7, 11; 2 Chronicles 15:7,2; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; 1 Timothy 3:11; 1 Peter 4:11; Luke 24:45; Ephesians 3:14-4:3; Acts 14:22; Acts 18:24-25

One of our dear friends has cards like this that she uses on her walk. A good exercise for the body and the soul! Hope this is a helpful suggestion for you today. -- Bill Welte is President and CEO of America's KESWICK

God's WORD for TODAY: Psalm 57-59; Romans 4

Great Quote: If we try to contemplate God without having turned the face of our inner self entirely in His direction, we will end up inevitably by contemplating ourselves, and we will perhaps plunge into the abyss of warm darkness which is our own sensible nature. That is not a darkness in which one can safely remain passive. -- Thomas Merton