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Personal Daily Prayer Guide

by Greg Williamson (c) 2010

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CONTENTS

PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD

ADORATION

BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT

CONFESSION

SUPPLICATION / PETITION

INTERCESSION

THANKSGIVING

 

 

 

 

PRAYERFULLY PUT ON THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD EVERY DAY, &

PRAYERFULLY REFLECT ON PARTICULAR PARTS / PIECES EACH DAY
 

THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD

(Eph 6:10-18)

 

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. (NASB here and throughout this section)

 

 
14 Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, MONDAY

"a believer's integrity and faithfulness"*

"The state of the heart answering to God's truth; inward, practical acknowledgment of the truth as it is in Him: the agreement of our convictions with God's revelation."**
and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, TUESDAY

"the sanctifying righteousness of Christ practiced in a believer's life"*

"righteousness in works, truth in words"***

"Integrity, holiness, purity of life, sincerity of piety."+
15 and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; WEDNESDAY

"a believer's stability or surefootedness from the gospel which gives him peace so he can stand in the battle."*

"Preparedness to do and suffer all that God wills; readiness for march, as a Christian soldier. ... The "peace" within forms a beautiful contrast to the raging of the outward conflict."***
16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. THURSDAY

"a Christian's resolute faith in the Lord"*

"Temptation acts on susceptible material. Self-confidence is combustible. Faith, in doing away with dependence on self, takes away fuel for the dart. It creates sensitiveness to holy influences by which the power of temptation is neutralized. It enlists the direct aid of God."**
17 And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, FRIDAY

"refers either to present safety from the devil's attacks or to a future deliverance, "the hope of salvation as a helmet" (1Th 5:8)."*

"The meaning is the helmet which is salvation."**

"A soldier would not fight well without a hope of victory. A Christian could not contend with his foes, without the hope of final salvation; but, sustained by this, what has he to dread?"+
and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. SATURDAY

"the sword given by the Spirit." "The sword of the Spirit" is specified as the Word of God. "Word" (rhēma; cf. Eph 5:26; Rom 10:8, 17; 1 Peter 1:25) refers to the preached Word or an utterance of God occasioned by the Holy Spirit in the heart."*

"What God has spoken - his truth and promises ... [W]e shall be safe if we adhere to the simple declarations of the Bible, and oppose a temptation by a positive command of God. But, the moment we leave that, and begin to parley with sin, that moment we are gone. It is as if a man should throw away his sword, and use his naked hands only in meeting an adversary."+

"There is no armor specified for the back, but only for the front of the body; implying that we must never turn our back to the foe; our only safety is in resisting ceaselessly."***
18 With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, SUNDAY

"The manner in which a soldier takes up these last two pieces of armor is suggested by ... "praying" and "being alert." When the enemy attacks -- and on all occasions -- Christians are to pray continually in the Spirit (i.e., in the power and sphere of the Spirit; cf. Jude 1:20). With all kinds of prayers and requests suggests the thoroughness and intensity of their praying. And like reliable soldiers, they are to be keeping alert, literally, "in all persistence" ... Their requests are to be for all the saints because of Satan's spiritual warfare against Christ and the church. In the Greek "all" occurs four times in this verse; three are translated in the NIV and the fourth is rendered as always (lit., "in all times" or "every time")."*

"No matter how complete the armor; no matter how skilled we may be in the science of war; no matter how courageous we may be, we may be certain that without prayer we shall be defeated. God alone can give the victory; and when the Christian soldier goes forth armed completely for the spiritual conflict, if he looks to God by prayer, he may be sure of a triumph."+

* The Bible Knowledge Commentary

** Vincent's Word Studies

*** Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

+ Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible
 
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USE THE NAMES & TITLES OF GOD IN OFFERING ADORATION
 

ADORATION

(Adore, Love, Praise, & Worship)

11 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. (1 Chr 29:11, NLT)
 
(See The Names of God for more info on the Bible's many and various names for God and what they teach us about him.)
 

Monday

  • Lord God Almighty

  • Sovereign Lord

  • Ancient of Days

  • Avenging God

  • Awesome God

  • Blessed God

  • Compassionate and Gracious God

  • Eternal God

  • Faithful Holy One

  • God My Maker

  • God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel

  • God of All Comfort

Tuesday

  • God of All Grace

  • God of Glory

  • God of Heaven and Earth

  • God of Justice

  • God of My Life

  • God of Peace

  • God of Truth

  • God over All the Kingdoms of the Earth

  • God Who Avenges

  • God Who Has Been My Shepherd

  • God Who Sees Me

  • Gracious and Compassionate God

Wednesday

  • Gracious and Merciful God  

  • Gracious and Righteous God

  • Great, Mighty, and Awesome God

  • Holy God

  • I Am

  • Immortal God

  • Jealous and Avenging God

  • Just and Mighty One

  • Living God, the Lord Almighty

  • Lord Almighty, My King and My God

  • Lord God Almighty, the God of Israel

  • Lord My God

Thursday

  • Lord of Heaven and Earth

  • Lord of Kings

  • Lord of Lords

  • Lord of the Harvest

  • Lord Our God

  • Lord Our Maker

  • Lord Our Righteousness

  • Loving God

  • Majesty in Heaven

  • Merciful God

  • Mighty God

  • Most High over All the Earth

Friday

  • One to Be Feared

  • One Who Goes with You

  • Powerful God

  • Righteous God

  • The Lord Is a God of Retribution

  • The Lord Is Just

  • The Lord Is My Banner

  • The Lord Is My Shepherd

  • The Lord Is Peace

  • The Lord Will Provide

  • The Lord Who Heals You

  • The Lord Who Makes You Holy

  • The Lord Who Strikes the Blow

  • True God

  • Wise God

FOR SAT & SUN, USE THE BELOW IN OFFERING ADORATION
 

Saturday

The Attributes of God. God is:

  • A unity (is one)

  • Compassionate

  • Eternal; Faithful and Trustworthy

  • Good

  • Gracious

  • Holy

  • Impartial

  • Just

  • Love

  • Merciful

  • Omnipotent

  • Omnipresent

  • Omniscient

  • Patient

  • Longsuffering and Forbearing

  • Righteous

  • Self-Existent

  • Truthful

  • Unchangeable

  • Free (Sovereign)

  • Loving and Kind

Sunday

Metaphors, Titles, and Names of Christ:

  • The Last Adam

  • Advocate

  • Alpha and Omega

  • Anointed One

  • Atoning Sacrifice

  • Author of Faith

  • Branch

  • Bread of Life

  • Bridegroom

  • Chief Shepherd

  • Chosen One

  • Christ

  • Christ Jesus

  • Exact Representation of God's Being

  • Firstborn; Gate; God; Good Shepherd

  • High Priest; Hope of Glory

  • I Am; Immanuel

  • Jesus

  • Judge

  • King of the Ages

  • Lamb of God

  • Light of the World

  • Lord

  • Messiah

  • Morning Star

  • Only Begotten

  • Redemption

  • Refiner

  • Righteous Judge

  • Savior

  • Son of the  Blessed One

  • Teacher

  • Wonderful Counselor

  • Word of God

  • Word of Life

(source: Topical Analysis of the Bible)

 
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PRAY FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT'S FILLING EVERY DAY, &

PRAYERFULLY REFLECT ON PARTICULAR FRUIT EACH DAY

 

THE HOLY SPIRIT'S FILLING

(Gal 5:16-26; Eph 5:15-20)

 

16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves. 17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions. 18 But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses. 19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. 25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. 26 Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another. (Gal 5:16-26, NLT)

 

15 So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Eph 5:15-20, NLT)

 

 

Lord God, please fill me with your Holy Spirit -- his presence, his power, and the fruit he produces (Galatians 5:22-23):

 

MON

  • love -- to God especially, and to other people for his sake *

  • joy -- cheerfulness in dealings with other people, and a constant delight in God
TUE

  • peace -- with God and conscience, and a peaceableness of temper and behavior towards others

  • patience -- patience to defer anger, and a contentedness to bear injuries
WED

  • kindness -- such a sweetness of temper, and especially towards anyone who cannot help me or pay me back, as disposes me to be affable and courteous, and easy to be entreated when I have been wronged

THU

  • goodness -- (kindness, beneficence), which shows itself in a readiness to do good to all as I have opportunity
FRI

  • faithfulness -- fidelity, justice, and honesty, in what I profess and promise to others
SAT

  • gentleness -- wherewith to govern my passions and resentments, so as not to be easily provoked, and when I am so, to be soon pacified
SUN

  • self-control -- in food and drink, and other enjoyments of life, so as not to be excessive and immoderate in the use of them

 

* Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible (slightly modified)
 
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CONFESS TO & ASK FOR VICTORY OVER

SINFUL AREAS, SINFUL CHOICES, & SINFUL HABITS
 

CONFESSION

8 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. 9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:8-9, NLT)
 

EXAMPLE:

Lord, I confess to and ask for victory over ...

  • failing to trust in and praise my Heavenly Father

  • worry and fear regarding possible future events

  • grumbling (= complaining) and disputing (= arguing)

  • disobedience

  • pre-lusting, semi-lusting, and lusting (= infatuation => idolatry => adultery)

  • impulsive behavior and lack of self-control

  • failing to share the Gospel

  • sinful pride, arrogance, and conceit

  • thinking I am so wise when in reality I am so far from it

  • stress and anger

  • depression and discouragement

  • taking for granted my family, my friends, and my church

  • being harsh and impatient with my children

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BRING YOUR CARES & CONCERNS BEFORE GOD
 

(SUPPLICATION /) PETITION

48 If they turn to you with their whole heart and soul ... 49 then hear their prayers and their petition from heaven where you live, and uphold their cause. (1 Kings 8:48-49, NLT)

 

19 Rise during the night and cry out. Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord. Lift up your hands to him in prayer, pleading for your children ... (Lam 2:19, NLT)

 

6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7, NLT)
 

Pray for:

  • the safety and physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of loved ones, including specific issues and struggles

  • your child(ren)

 

31 Biblical Virtues to pray for your kids! 

"Here is a list of 31 things you can pray for your children or grandchildren. There is one prayer for each day of the month backed with some scriptures you might take time to read as well. It won't take much time, and the rewards will be great." (John Shore, FCA)

(TIP: Replace "my children" with the specific name[s] of your [grand]child[ren].)

  1. Salvation. "Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." (Is 45:8, 2 Tim 2:10)

  2. Growth in Grace. "I pray that my children may grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." (2 Pet 3:18)

  3. Love. "Grant, Lord, that my children may learn to live a life of love, through the Spirit who dwells in them." (Gal 5:25, Eph 5:2).

  4. Honesty and Integrity. "May integrity and honesty be my children's virtue and their protection." (Ps 25:21)

  5. Self-control. "Father, help my children not to be like many others around them, but let them be alert and self-controlled in all they do." (1 Thess 5:6).

  6. Love for God's Word. "May my children grow to find Your Word more precious than much pure gold and sweeter than honey from the comb." (Ps 19:10).

  7. Justice. "God, help my children to love justice as You do and act justly in all they do." (Ps 11:7, Mic 6:8).

  8. Mercy. "May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful." (Lk 6:36).

  9. Respect (for self, others, authority). "Father, grant that my children may show proper respect to everyone, as your Word commands." (1 Pet 2:17). 

  10. Biblical self-esteem. "Help my children develop a strong self-esteem that is rooted in the realization that they are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus." (Eph 2:10).

  11. Faithfulness. "Let love and faithfulness never leave my children, but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts." (Prov 3:3).

  12. Courage. "May my children always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions." (Dt 31:6).

  13. Purity. "Create in my children a pure heart, O God, and let that purity of heart be shown in their actions." (Ps 51:10).

  14. Kindness. "Lord, may my children always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else." (1 Thess. 5:15).

  15. Generosity. "Grant that my children may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age." (1 Tim 6:18-19).

  16. Peace-loving. "Father, let my children make every effort to do what leads to peace." (Rom 14:19)

  17. Joy. "May my children be filled with the joy given by the Holy Spirit." (I Thess1:6)

  18. Perseverance. "Lord, teach my children perseverance in all they do, and help them especially to run with perseverance the race marked out for them." (Heb 12:1)

  19. Humility. "God, please cultivate in my children the ability to show true humility toward all." (Tit 3:2)

  20. Compassion. "Lord, please clothe my children with the virtue of compassion." (Col 3:12)

  21. Responsibility. "Grant that my children may learn responsibility, for each one should carry his own load." (Gal 6:5)

  22. Contentment. "Father, teach my children the secret of being content in any and every situation, through Him who gives them strength." (Phil 4:12-13)

  23. Faith. "I pray that faith will find root and grow in my children's hearts, that by faith they may gain what has been promised to them." (Lk 17:5-6, Heb 11:1-40)

  24. A servant's heart. "God, please help my children develop a servants' heart, that they may serve wholeheartedly, as if they were serving the Lord, not men." (Eph 6:7)

  25. Hope. "May the God of hope grant that my children may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Rom. 15:13)

  26. Willingness and ability to work. "Teach my children, Lord, to value work and to work at it with all their hearts, as working for the Lord, not for men." (Col 3:23)

  27. Passion for God. "Lord, please instill in my children a soul that 'followeth hard after thee'." (Ps 63:8)

  28. Self-discipline. "Father, I pray that my children may acquire a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair." (Prov 1:3)

  29. Prayerfulness. "Grant, Lord, that my children's lives may be marked by prayerfulness, that they may learn to pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." (Eph 6:18)

  30. Gratitude. "Help my children to live lives that are always overflowing with thankfulness and always giving thanks to God, the Father, for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Eph 5:20, Col 2:7)

  31. A heart of missions. "Lord, please help my children to develop a desire to see Your glory declared among the nations, Your marvelous deeds among all peoples." (Ps 96:3)

Pray for:

  • neighbors

  • your spouse (or significant other)

  • your church

  • service-oriented institutions

  • yourself

 

EXAMPLE:

Lord, please bless me with ...

  • A great and God-honoring attitude wherever I am and whatever I do.

  • A genuine, heartfelt love for all people and especially fellow Christians.

  • A heart broken for the lost as I contemplate the cross of Christ.

  • Compassionate service for the suffering.

  • Purity in attitudes and actions.

  • Opportunities to publicly testify for Christ.

  • Guidance, including wisdom & courage, in reaching out to others and sharing the Gospel.

  • That my work/ministry will be used greatly of God to bless others.

  • United States of America

 

EXAMPLE:

Lord, I pray for my country. Please bless us with:

  • National repentance, revival, and renewal.

  • Your blessing upon whatever good our leaders seek to do, and for you to block whatever bad they seek to do.

  • Leaders that seek true and God-honoring reform.

  • Leaders who are firmly committed to the principles of limited government, personal responsibility, and individual freedom.

  • Freedom instead of socialism.

  • Prayers for America

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ASK GOD TO WORK POWERFULLY IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS
 

INTERCESSION

1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. (1 Tim 2:1, NLT)
 

Monday

Pray for immediate family.

 

Tuesday

Pray for relatives.

 

Wednesday

Pray for spiritual concerns.

 

Thursday

Pray for emotional and physical concerns.

 

Friday

Pray for co-workers.

 

Saturday

Pray for elected officials: local, state, and federal.

 

Sunday

Pray for missions: local, national, and world.

 
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GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR HIS MANY WONDERFUL BLESSINGS

 

THANKSGIVING

17 And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. (Col 3:17, NLT)
 

Give thanks for your true identity in Christ, and specific instances of God's blessings in/on/through your life.

EXAMPLE:

Father God: Thank you for all that I am "in Christ," including (but not limited to):

  • I am justified as a gift of God's grace in Christ (Rom 3:24).

  • I am dead to sin but alive to God in Christ (Rom 6:11).

  • I am the recipient of God's free gift of eternal life in Christ (Rom 6:23).

  • I am free of condemnation because I am in Christ (Rom 8:1).

  • I am set free from the law of sin and death because of the law of the Spirit of life in Christ (Rom 8:2)

  • I am inseparably linked to God's love in Christ (Rom 8:39).

  • I am an indispensable part of the one body of believers in Christ (Rom 12:5).

  • I am sanctified and thus called to be a saint in Christ (1 Cor 1:2).

  • I am a new creature in Christ (2 Cor 5:17).

  • I am reconciled to God in Christ (2 Cor 5:19).

  • I am justified by faith in Christ (Gal 2:16).

  • I am a son of God through faith in Christ (Gal 3:26).

  • I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ (Eph 1:3).

  • I am God's workmanship, created for good works in Christ (Eph 2:10).

  • I am thankful in everything, since this is God's will for me in Christ (1 Thes 5:18).

Help me to be truly grateful for your many wonderful blessings in and on my life, including:

  • my salvation

  • my health and strength

  • my past jobs & my current job as a domestic dad & homeschool teacher

  • my family

  • my friends

  • my church

  • the desire and resources to study the Scriptures

  • my ministry

I pray that you will use every blessing with which you have blessed me, am blessing me, and will bless me for your glory and the furtherance of your kingdom on this earth.

 

I lift up this prayer to you in the name, the power, and the authority of my Lord and my Savior Jesus Christ.

 
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