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Pray for Grace to Bring God’s Truth to your Memory

Petition 3.16 | NIV

To help my memory, that the truths of God may be ready to me whenever I have occasion to use them.

Lord, let your Spirit teach me all things and remind me of everything you have said to me, John 14:26(NIV) that the word of Christ may dwell in me richly in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Colossians 3:16(NIV)

Lord, grant that I may pay more careful attention to what I have heard, so that I do not drift away; Hebrews 2:1(NIV) and may I hold firmly to the word that has been preached to me, and not believe in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:2(NIV)

Lord, give me a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures, Acts 18:24(NIV) so that I may be thoroughly equipped for every good work; 2 Timothy 3:17(NIV) and, having been well instructed about the kingdom of heaven, may I, like a good owner of a house, bring out of my storeroom new treasures as well as old. Matthew 13:52(NIV)

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Pray for Grace to Keep you in the Way of Truth

Petition 3.15 | NIV

To lead me into and keep me in the way of truth; and if in anything I am in error, to rectify my mistake.

Let the Spirit of truth guide me into all truth, John 16:13(NIV) and show me where I have been wrong. Job 6:24(NIV)

Teach me what I cannot see; Job 34:32(NIV) and enable me to test everything, so as to hold on to the good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21(NIV)

Lord, grant that I may not be as an infant, tossed back and forth, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the craftiness of men; instead, speaking the truth in love, may I in all things grow up into Christ who is the Head. Ephesians 4:14-15(NIV)

Lord, give me so to do your will, that I may know that your teaching comes from God; John 7:17(NIV) and that I may know the truth, so that the truth may set me free, John 8:32(NIV) may set me free indeed. John 8:36(NIV)

Enable me, I pray, to keep the pattern of sound teaching, which I have heard, with faith and love in Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 1:13(NIV) and to continue in what I have learned and have become convinced of. 2 Timothy 3:14(NIV)

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Pray for Grace to Instruct you in the Things of God

Petition 3.14 | NIV

More particularly, I must pray for grace:

To teach and instruct me, and make me knowing and intelligent in the things of God.

Give me so to call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, to look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, that I may understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:3-5(NIV)

Grant that all your people might know you, from the least of us to the greatest, Hebrews 8:11(NIV) and to press on to know you; Hosea 6:3(NIV) and so to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent, that it may be eternal life to us. John 17:3(NIV)

Give me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that I may know Christ better. Enlighten the eyes of my heart in order that I may know the hope to which he has called me and the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints; that I might experience his incomparably great power for those who believe – that power which is like the working of his mighty strength. Ephesians 1:17-19(NIV)

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law and gospel. Psalm 119:18(NIV)

Give me to know the certainty of the things I have been taught; Luke 1:4(NIV) and let my knowledge grow up to the full riches of complete understanding, in order to know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. Colossians 2:2(NIV) Deal with your servant according to your love, and teach me your decrees. I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. Psalm 119:124-125(NIV) May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word, Psalm 119:169(NIV) that good understanding which they have who follow your precepts, for to you belongs eternal praise. Psalm 111:10(NIV)

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Pray for God’s Grace to Equip you for Everything Good and to Beget and Sustain New Life

Petition 3.13 | NIV

I must pray for grace to equip me for every good thought, word, and work, that I may not only be kept from sin, but may be in everything as I should be, and do as I should do.

Let Christ become for me not only righteousness from God, but wisdom, holiness, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(NIV)

Let me be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, I too may live a new life. Romans 6:4(NIV)

That the work of grace may be wrought where it has not yet begun.

Lord, teach transgressors your ways and let sinners turn back to you. Psalm 51:13(NIV) Let the disobedient be turned to the wisdom of the righteous and make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17(NIV)

Let those be made alive who are yet dead in transgressions and sins: Ephesians 2:1(NIV) Say to them, “Live!” Yes, say to them, “Live!” Ezekiel 16:6(NIV) And the time shall be a time of love. Ezekiel 16:8(KJV)

Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(NIV)

By the blood of the covenant, free the prisoners from the waterless pit, so that they may return to your fortress as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(NIV)

Let the word of God prevail to the demolishing of strongholds and the demolishing of arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and let every thought be taken captive to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5(NIV)

That where it has begun it may be carried on and at length perfected, and the foundation that has been well laid may be happily built upon.

By your power, fulfill in me every good purpose and every act prompted by my faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NIV)

Let the God who began a good work in me carry it on to completion until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(NIV)

Fulfill, O God, your purposes for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever – do not abandon the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8(NIV)

Lord, let your grace be sufficient for me, and let your power be made perfect in weakness, that where I am weak, there I may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(NIV) strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10(NIV)

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Pray for God’s Grace to Fortify you Against Satan’s Temptations

Petition 3.12 | NIV

And that the temptations of Satan may not overcome me.

I pray that I may not fall into temptation; Matthew 26:41(NIV) or, however, that no temptation may seize me except what is common to man. And let the faithful God never let me be tempted beyond what I can bear, but when I am tempted, may he also provide a way out so that I can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13(NIV)

Put on me the full armor of God so that I can take my stand against the devil’s schemes; Ephesians 6:11(NIV) to stand my ground when the day of evil comes, and after I have done everything, to stand. May the belt of truth be buckled around my waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with my feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Give me the shield of faith, with which I can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one, and the helmet of salvation; and let the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, be always ready for me. Ephesians 6:13-17(NIV)

Enable me to resist the devil, so that he may flee from me; James 4:7(NIV) to resist him, standing firm in the faith. 1 Peter 5:9(NIV) And may you, the God of peace, tread Satan under your people’s feet, and may you do it soon. Romans 16:20(NIV)

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Pray for God’s Grace to Fortify you Against Everything Evil

Petition 3.11 | NIV

I must pray for the grace of God, and all the kind and powerful influences and operations of that grace.

I approach the throne of grace, so that I may receive not only mercy to pardon, but grace to help in every time of need: Hebrews 4:16(NIV) grace for seasonable help.

From the fullness that is in Jesus Christ (in whom it pleased the Father that all his fullness should dwell), Colossians 1:19(NIV) let me receive one blessing after another. John 1:16(NIV)

I must pray for grace to fortify myself against every evil thought, word, and work. Having been earnest for the removing of the guilt of sin, that I may not die for it as a crime, I must be no less earnest for the breaking of the power of sin, that I may not die by it as a disease, but that it may be mortified in me.

O let no sin be my master, because I am not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14(NIV)

Let the sinful nature be crucified in me, with its passions and desires; Galatians 5:24(NIV) that living by the Spirit, I may not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Galatians 5:16(NIV)

Let my old self be crucified with Christ so that the body of sin may be done away with, that henceforth I may not serve sin. Romans 6:6(NIV) And do not let sin reign in my mortal body (in my immortal soul) so that I should obey its evil desires, Romans 6:12(NIV) but being set free from sin, let me become a slave to righteousness. Romans 6:18(NIV)

Through Christ Jesus, let the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2(NIV)

Give me grace to put off the old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, Ephesians 4:22(NIV) that I may put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:24(NIV)

Let the world be crucified to me, and I to the world, through the cross of Christ. Galatians 6:14(NIV)

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Pray for a Well-Grounded Peace of Conscience

Petition 3.10 | NIV

That I may have a well-grounded peace of conscience, a holy security and serenity of mind arising from a sense of my justification before God and a good work wrought in me.

The Lord of peace himself give me peace, all peace, at all times and in every way: 2 Thessalonians 3:16(NIV) That peace which Jesus Christ has left with his people, which he gives me; such a peace as the world can neither give nor take away; such a peace as that my heart may not be troubled or afraid. John 14:27(NIV)

Let the fruit of righteousness in my soul be peace, and the effect of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17(NIV)

Promise peace to your people, your saints, and let them not return to folly. Psalm 85:8(NIV)

O create praise on the lips, Peace, peace to those far and near; and restore comfort to your mourners. Isaiah 57:18-19(NIV)

Where the men of peace are, let your peace find them out and rest on them. Luke 10:6(NIV)

Bring me word of your unfailing love, and let me taste that you are good, 1 Peter 2:3(NIV) for I have put my trust in you. Psalm 143:8(NIV)

Let the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus; Philippians 4:7(NIV) and let that peace rule in my heart, since to this I have been called. Colossians 3:15(NIV)

May the God of hope fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in him, so that I may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13(NIV)

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Pray for a Sense of Assurance

Petition 3.9 | NIV

I must pray for the comfortable sense of my reconciliation to God and my acceptance with him.

That I may have some evidence of the pardon of my sins and of my adoption.

O let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones which sin has crushed rejoice. Psalm 51:8(NIV)

Say to each of your children, “Take heart, Son, Daughter; your sins are forgiven.” Matthew 9:2(NIV)

Let the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse my conscience from acts that lead to death, so that I may serve you, the living God! Hebrews 9:14(NIV)

Let your Spirit testify with my spirit that I am God’s child, and if I am a child, then I am an heir – an heir of God and a co-heir with Christ. Romans 8:16-17(NIV)

Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.” Psalm 35:3(NIV)

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Pray for Reconciliation with God that you may Have His Blessing and Abiding Presence

Petition 3.8 | NIV

That I may have the blessing of God.

O God, be gracious to me and bless me and make your face to shine upon me; Psalm 67:1(NIV) yes, let God, my God, give me his blessing. Psalm 67:6(NIV)

May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless me from Zion; Psalm 134:3(NIV) bless me in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:3(NIV)

Oh, that you would bless me! 1 Chronicles 4:10(NIV) Bestow your blessing upon me, even life forevermore; Psalm 133:3(NIV) for you, O LORD, bless, and it shall be blessed. 1 Chronicles 17:27(NIV)

Let me receive blessing from the LORD, even vindication from God my Savior. Psalm 24:5(NIV)

Do you have only one blessing? Indeed, you have many blessings! Bless me too, my Father! Genesis 27:38(NIV) Yes, let the blessing given to Abraham come to me, which comes to the Gentiles by faith; Galatians 3:14(NIV) and the blessing of Jacob, for I would not let you go unless you bless me. Genesis 32:26(NIV)

That I may have the presence of God with me.

If your Presence does not go with me, do not send me up from here; Exodus 33:15(NIV) never leave me, never forsake me. Hebrews 13:5(NIV)

O do not cast me from your presence or ever take your Holy Spirit from me; Psalm 51:11(NIV) but let me always live with the upright before you. Psalm 140:13(NIV)

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Pray for Reconciliation with God that you may be in Covenant with Him and Know His Favor

Petition 3.7 | NIV

That I may be taken into covenant with God and admitted into a relationship with him.

Be my God, and take me to be of your people; Hebrews 8:10(NIV) and make me a willing troop on your day of battle, Psalm 110:3(NIV) though I am no longer worthy to be called your child. Luke 15:19(NIV) For how should you put me, who has been rebellious, among the children, and give me the pleasant land? But you have said that I shall call you my Father and not turn away from following you. Jeremiah 3:19(NIV) Shall I not therefore call to you, “My Father, my friend from my youth”? Jeremiah 3:4(NIV)

Lord, I hold fast to your covenant; Isaiah 56:4(NIV) to you I bind myself in an everlasting covenant; Jeremiah 50:5(NIV) O that you would cause me to pass under your rod and bring me into the bond of the covenant, Ezekiel 20:37(NIV) that I may become yours. Ezekiel 16:8(NIV)

Make with me an everlasting covenant, your faithful love promised to David. Isaiah 55:3(NIV)

That I may have the favor of God and an interest in his special love.

I have sought your face with all my heart, O God; be gracious to me according to your promise, Psalm 119:58(NIV) for your favor lasts a lifetime; Psalm 30:5(NIV) yes, your love is better than life itself. Psalm 63:3(NIV)

LORD, make your face shine upon me and be gracious to me; LORD, turn your face towards me and give me peace. Numbers 6:25-26(NIV)

Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; come to my aid when you save them, that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones; that I may share in the joy of your nation and join your inheritance in giving praise. Psalm 106:4-5(NIV)