Ruach HaKodesh

 

    Ruach HaKodesh (roo-akh hah-KO-desh) is רוּחַ הַקֹּדֶשׁ in Hebrew.  This is the name for the Holy Spirit as part of the trinity.  It means Holy Spirit, Divine One, or Spirit of the Holiness.  Ruach is spirit, wind, or breath.  HaKodesh is the holy or holiness.  God and Jesus have masculine names, but Ruach HaKodesh is feminine in Hebrew which makes it different from the others, yet the church still refer the Holy Spirit as he/him.

    Ruach HaKodesh is used to refer to the presence and power of God.  The Holy Spirit is the Breath of Life.  He is the one that empowers, guides, comforts, and is the divine presence of God in your life.  He is the presence that brings comfort to your soul.  He is the advocate that Jesus promised to all that follow him.  

    When you pray to Ruach HaKodesh you are approaching God as if you need your mother.  You tell him everything.  You our out your soul because you know he understands and will relate what you are saying properly to God the Father on your behalf.  You pray to Ruach HaKodesh as you are being transformed to be more like Jesus.  Transformation makes you stronger, but it is a hard process.  Ruach HaKodesh cares and is there with you.

Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:13, Psalm 143:7-12, Isaiah 44:1-5, Ezekiel 37:11-14, Joel 2:28-32, John 14:23-26, Ephesians 4:20-24, & 1 John 5:1-12

Ro'eh Tzon

 

    Ro'eh Tzon (roh-EH tzon) is רוֹעֶה צֹאן in Hebrew.  It means "sheep herder", "shepherd", or "shepherd of a flock".  Ro'eh means feeder or herder.  Tzon means flock or sheep.  It is a name to describe God because He watches over His people like they are his flock.  The name signifies how God guards, feeds, takes care, and loves His people.  He is your protector, guide, and loves in purity that is intimate.  

    You can trust Ro'eh Tzon to be there and be your permanent companion in life.  He will never abandon you.  He is leadership that you can trust.  He is the king that will listen to your needs.  He is the neighbor that will provide.  Ro'eh Tzon hits all aspects of the different kind of relationships which makes it intimate.  He knows you and loves you to the point that He seeks connection with you.  He brings everything that is missing in your soul/life.  Anything extra is a blessing.

    When you pray using Ro'eh Tzon you are reaching out to connect with God with an urgent need, need for connection, guidance, or when you feel lost.  You go to Him because He is a good shepherd.  He cared so much that Jesus died to protect you from what was inevitable.  Sheep are really stupid.  You are able to make better choice.  Do not let the rough patch defeat you.  Give it to Ro'eh Tzon to take care of what you can't control.  Pray in confidence that He will handle it perfectly.  

Genesis 46:31-32, Psalm 23:, Isaiah 40:9-11, Ezekiel 34:11-24, John 10:11-16

Mayim-Hayyim

 

    Mayim-Hayyim ("MY-im KHY-im") or Mayim Chaim ("MAH-yeem KHAH-yeem") is מַֽיִם־חַיִּ֖ים in Hebrew.  it means living water(s).  It represents God as the flowing natural water source for the soul.  He does not go stagnant.  His presence purifies.  He can never be polluted or tainted.

    When you are a Christian you are purified by Mayim-Hayyim and set apart for His purpose.  Your soul is permanently purified.  However when you still sin you go back to Mayim-Hayyim to repent and find renewed purification.  You find His renewing presence in His Word.  It will change your perspective and remind you He is with you always.

    When you pray in the name Mayim-Hayyim it is for repentance and thanksgiving.  You repent and turn away from your sins because you know you did wrong and want to change.  You thank Him because He does forgive and renews your joy.  He renews you physically and spiritually.  

Genesis 26:19-22, Song of Songs 4:12-15, Isaiah 55:1-2, Jeremiah 2:10-13, 17:11-13, Zechariah 14:8. John 4:10-14, 7:37-39, & Revelations 21:5-7

Davar

 

    Davar (D-B-R) is also called Dvar Torah.  Davar is דָּבָר in Hebrew.  It means "word", "speech", "thing", or "matter".  It signifies God's Word or the way God communicates through word and action with His people.  Devar Yehovah means the Word of the Lord.  Basically the Word has the power and life of God and was given to people as a road map on how to live their lives.  God's Word represents God's creativeness, power, and who He is.

    Davar is more than utterance.  It is an order of words to connect people with God.  It tells stories, gives commands, provides promises.  There are clear boundaries and standards set, but in love.  Everything God communicates is to tell people you have the free will to live how you choose.  I want you with me, but if you choose otherwise then you will not reap the benefits of being a part of My family.  

    Davar is in the old testament more than 1,340 times.  The Bible is not just for reading.  It is to encourage and affect how you live.  It is meant to comfort you in hard times.  It is meant to be used when you pray to give direction and clarity over what you are actually praying for.  It helps you fight spiritual battles.  

    Words shape your life, how you think, how you act, and perspective.  God's Word enables you to reflect God in this world.  Words are used for good or evil.  They can hurt or heal.  It is your choice on the words you use.  It is also your choice on the words that you allow yourself to digest or accept.

Genesis 11:1-9, Numbers 23:18-24, Psalms 33:13-17, 119:105-112, Isaiah 55:10-13, Hosea 9:10-13, John 1:1-5, & James 1:22-25

Yeshua

 

    Yeshua (yeh-SHOO-ah) is יֵשׁוּעַ in Hebrew.  It is a name for Jesus that means "Yahweh saves" or "salvation".  Yeshua is the shortened name for Yehoshua which is Joshua in English.  It was a common name at one point in history.  

    You can find Yeshua in the Gospels as expected, but it is used in the old testament (Tanakh) to describe Jesus before he ever entered the world as a human.  Yeshua signifies Jesus' mission of deliverance.  He became the source of hope.  Yeshua is used in worship.  This name brings light into the darkness.  When you see a sunrise this is the name you thank for it.  

    When you pray using the name Yeshua you are acknowledging Jesus as your source of salvation.  You are giving Jesus the recognition for his authority, power, and role in the trinity that gave you spiritual freedom.  Jesus accepts everyone as they are.  Once you accept him for who He is, then he helps you become the person you were created to be.  

Psalm 118:19-21, Isaiah 12:1-2, Habakkuk 3:12-14, Matthew 1:20-21, Mark 15:37-39, Luke 19:9-10, John 14:6-7, & Revelations 2:17.

Aleph Tav

 

    Aleph Tav is את in Hebrew.  It means "the Beginning and the End".  It is the first and last letter of the Hebrew alphabet.  It appears over 9,500 times in the Hebrew Bible.  את is viewed as the signature of God by many theologians and scholars which makes it different from Alpha and Omega.  

    Aleph Tav represents the totality of creation and His divine authority.  It signifies completeness.  It embodies Jesus' part in the Trinity.  In the New Testament it gives meaning to the cross to represent the "mark" or "covenant".  It exemplifies Jesus being the strength and truth of the Christian faith.  He has always been there from the beginning of creation until after he brings us home.  He has always had an important role in the Trinity.

    When you pray the name Aleph Tav you are praying to Jesus.  You acknowledge his role in the trinity.  You recognize that He is your Lord and Savior.  It is done in a devotional manner.  You confess your faith in his strength, covenant, and presence in your life.  You submit to his authority as your personal leader and seek to understand.

Genesis 1:1-2, Isaiah 44:24-28, Ezekiel 9:3-4, Zechariah 12:10-11, & Revelations 1:8-11, 22:12-13

El Roi

 

    El Roi (el raw-EE or el-roy) is אֵל רֳאִי in Hebrew.  It means "the God who Sees me" or "the God of Seeing".  El Roi describes how God is personal, protective, and watches over His people.  He cares and will not leave you to suffer alone.  He knows you and still loves and watches over you.    

    Hagar was the first to used El Roi for God when He showed up for her in the desert.  She recognized that God was not distant, but there with her.  It signifies an intimate relationship.  He was with her in all her pain and suffering.  He did not just watch, but provided comfort when she was in a desolate place.  

    When you pray to El Roi you are crying out for comfort when you are in your desolate place.  When you feel alone in the world and it is crushing in on you, then you can cry out to Him knowing He will reveal how He is there with you.  When you feel alone and overlooked pray to El Roi.  You are significant to Him.  He will comfort your heart and motivate you to keep going.  He knows what you are facing and will get you through.

Genesis 16:7-14, Psalm 33:18-19, 139:1-16, Proverbs 15:1-3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrew 4:12-13, & 1 Peter 3:3-12

Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye

 

    Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye (Eh-heh-yeh ah-sher eh-heh-yeh) is אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה in Hebrew.  It means "I am that I am", "I will be what I will be", or "I am who I am" depending on context.  God simply explains His character in His name.  Jesus reemphasizes it when he declares himself the son of God.  Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye is truth.

    Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye is the name God gave Himself to Moses at the burning bush.  God declares His existence in a way that could not be denied, supernatural, powerful, and present.  It emphasizes God's transcendence and timelessness.  He is not tied to linear time line like people are.  He is immanent, omnipotent, and freedom.  He is unchanging which makes Him dependable.  

    When you pray to Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye you are acknowledging His existence and significance in your life.  Names hold authority, responsibility, and identity.  God is the living God.  He always was, is, and will be.  You can count on the fact that He will be there.  His name represents His character.  He will show up to rescue you when you need it.  

    You being a Christian represents that you are a part of His family.  When you pray to Ehyeh 'ăšer 'ehye pray that you will live up to honoring that name.  You can rely on His compassion.  Embrace the name and your role in the Holy and powerful family of God.

Exodus 3:13-15, John 8:58-59, & Revelations 1:8

Yahweh Shalom

 

    Yahweh Shalom (Yah-WEH sha-LOME) is יהוה שָׁלוֹם in Hebrew.  It means "The Lord is Peace".   The actual translation is "the Lord is complete" or "the Lord brings security".  If you take it literally, then it is a promise that God will be the source of calm in your life.  He had promised to give you everything you need to fulfill your purpose.  

    Gideon is the one that established this name for God when he build an altar to commemorate God's promise of peace for His people.  Gideon trusted God to restore His nation.  He was acknowledging that God was his source of calm in chaos.  God is enough.  He provides peace and security.  Trust Him to take care of you like Gideon did and you will have hope in life.  He can remove your anxiety and worry.

    When you pray to Yahweh Shalom you are acknowledging that God is the source of you being whole, your safety, and tranquility in life even when you face what you fear.  When life is hard you can still hold onto your peace by trusting God to take care of you.  He never promised that life would be easy.  He doesn't lie.  We live in a world completely corrupted by Satan and evil.  God only promised that He would be with you, take care of you, and give you eternal peace if you follow Jesus.  

Judges 6:23-24, Psalm 29:10-11, Isaiah 9:6-7, 54:9-10, John 14:27-29, & Philippians 4:6-7

Yahweh Nissi

 

    Yahweh Nissi (Yah-weh nis-see) is יהוה ניסי in Hebrew.  Yahweh Nissi can also be called Jehovah Nissi.  Yahweh is יהוה which means Lord.  Nissi is ניסי which means my banner/flag.  Together it names God "the Lord is my banner" or "the Lord is my victory".  The name Yahweh Nissi signifies how God's protection covers His people.  It is a rally cry of faith because you know that God will provide victory in your life.

    The way Paul is the spokes person for the church after Jesus' resurrection.  Moses is the one that gave God all His names or at least recorded names to call God.  Moses used Yahweh Nissi after God led the defeat of the Amalekites and Moses built an altar to God to honor the victory.  He thanks God for being there in the hard times.  

    Praying to Yahweh Nissi is a declaration of security in your faith, hope in your life, and victory over what is a wall or defeating you at this time.  You use the name Yahweh Nissi to declare grace over yourself, your feelings, your attitude, and other people.  Yahweh Nissi reveals God's nature as a protector and victor over all evil.  Pray to Yahweh Nissi for strength in your personal battles.  He will provide.  He gives the hard times purpose.  Praying to Yahweh Nissi provides perspective.

Exodus 17:8-16, Psalm 18:1-3, 20:4-5, Isaiah 11:10-12, & Hebrews 12:1-4

Yahweh Meqaddishkem

 

    Yahweh Mekoddishkem (Yah-weh me-qad-dish-kem)is יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם in Hebrew.  It means the Lord who Sanctifies you or the Lord who makes you Holy.  יְהוָה מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם can also be translated  as Jehovah Mekoddishkem.  Yahweh is YHVH  which means the existing one.   Qâdash is to set apart or make holy.  This is the direct translation from Hebrew.

    Yahweh Mekoddishkem describes God s the one who sets you apart for His purpose.  You are set apart at salvation, so it proves that it is not on your own merit but by God's grace.  You see it in how Moses interacts with God to observe the Sabbath.  He made it special.  He set that one day apart to signify the importance in having a relationship with God that is set apart.  He made sure his people understood the importance of putting God first starting with setting 1 day a week aside for Him.  

    Your relationship with God should be unlike any other relationship.  It should be the most important relationship you have.  You pray to Yahweh Mekoddishkem when you are seeking purpose.  He has a plan and purpose for you life, but that doesn't mean you know it or even understand it.  It is good to pray for clarity or direction.  It is okay to ask God how you are to be set apart and for strength to do it.  

    Basically it comes down to praying in how you can be more like Jesus in your life.  This is how you become the person you were created to be.  It is a journey that you take with God for the rest of your life.  He helps you to become humble to be a servant, love, forgive, and obedient.  Salvation is a covenant you enter in with God.  He will always be with you and you become holy.  To reject this covenant is to reject God and be separated from Him eternally.

Exodus 31:12-18, Leviticus 20:6-8, 21:13-15, & 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Adonai Ro'i

 

    Adonai Ro'i is ה' רֹעִי in Hebrew.  It means The Lord, My Shepherd.  Psalms 12 is celebrating God using  Adonai Ro'i.  ה' is Lord.  רֹעִי is ra'ah which means to feed or tend.  That is where shepherd comes in.  When you pray to Adonai Ro'i you are praying in confidence that God is going to take care of you.  You know no matter how scary life may be you do not need to be afraid.

    You pray to God using the name Adonai Ro'i when you feel like you are in your darkest moments.  A good shepherd will leave his entire flock in the care of hands or protector dogs to find his one lost sheep.  When you pray out to Adonai Ro'i you are calling to God in faith that he will find you and rescue you from what is causing the darkness.  

    If you are a Christian, then you learn God's voice.  When you pray out to Adonai Ro'i take the time to listen for Him calling to you.  God doesn't speak auditable, but His voice is unlike anyone else.  If you are listening, then you can hear it in all the chaos.  The closer you get to God the more clear His voice becomes.

    When you walk with God it doesn't matter how dark life gets.  You can trust that He is there.  David is a great example.  He lived a life of extreme ups and downs, but he put all his trust into God.  Adonai Ro'i eased his soul, led him to rest, and comforted him.  He never abandoned David no matter how badly he messed up at times.  You can trust that God is your shepherd and will support, comfort, and be with you when you need it.

Psalm 23

Elohim Part 2

 

    Elohim is the English spelling for the Hebrew word אֱלֹהִים. It is the fundamental name for God.  It appears over 2,000 times in the Hebrew Bible.  It is the first name ever used in the Bible for God.  This name embraces God's majesty, sovereignty, and creative power.  It tells you that God is supreme.

    When you pray using Elohim you are summiting yourself to your creator.  Since the word is actually plural it recognizes the trinity.  It is probably the most accurate word for the trinity.  This may be why Elohim is one of the most used names in the Bible for God.  When you pray to this name you recognize His power, might, divineness, and great supremacy.  

    You pray using Elohim when you are in a state of awe.  It is appropriate when you see His creation and feel joy, overwhelmed, awe, and praiseworthy feelings or attitude.  You can use Elohim when you thank God for making you and being grateful for who you are and how you look.  That is not vanity.  That is appreciation for God's artistic ability and ability to create something so complex yet simple.  It is good to appreciate all that God made including yourself.

Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 5:6-21, Psalm 82, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Habakkuk 3:12-19, Mark 12:29-31, & 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

AB

 

    AB is Hebrew is it אב pronounced as ahv.  It means father, patriarch or the source.  You see the name come about with Moses as he began calling God father.  It also indicates that Moses trust God to be the decision maker.  In Aramaic AB became Abba meaning the father or my father.  As a Christian it is the name you have for God as His adopted child and heir.  

     When you pray to AB you are praying to God in a childlike manner.  You go to Him like you would a good father: trusting, loving, humble, and innocent.  You experience your time with God in awe and enjoy the mysterious beauty of the relationship.  It is the relationship that Jesus was talking about when he said come to God with childlike faith.  

    When it comes to AB simplicity is the key.  Be open, curious, and adventurous.  It helps you love people the way God loves them.  You accept people where they are, but you pray for them to get where they need to be.  You love them even if you don't agree with or approve of some things in their life.  It is this kind of love that may make them open to seeing God like this.  

Matthew 18:1-4, Mark 14:35-36, Romans 8:15-17, & Galatians 4:4-7

Praying Using God's Name

 

    There is power in the name of God.  God did not have a specific name like the pagan gods.  His names were more descriptive in the Old Testament.  Each name was used in prayer for a specific cry out to God.  The original names came from Hebrew.  If you know Hebrew, then you have a certain advantage.  Most of us have to rely on the Bible being translated from Hebrew, to Greek, to English.  Words and how you use them are important.  

    God's does not need your faith for His name to hold power.  You need faith to understand God's power.  When you pray in the name of God you are aligning your will with God's will.  You seek understanding and for Him to meet your needs.  It is an act of faith that signifies the importance of your relationship with God.  

    Praying in the name of God brings God the glory of what He will do in your life.  It is accepting that things will be done His way not your way.  It brings you solace and confidence in your salvation.  He has the power to heal anything and calling out His name acknowledges that fact.  Praying God's name in faith can drive away evil.  He has many names since they were descriptive.  Learn the ones you can, but understand reaching out to Him in faith, love, and devotion is enough.

Psalm 31:1-5, 143:7-12, John 14:12-14, 16:19-24, Romans 10:5-13, & Colossians 3:16-17

Pray Over Feelings

 

    Feelings are strong.  They influence moods, attitudes, and can direct relationships if allowed.  Feelings are meant to be indicators, but not rulers of your life.  The pursuit of happiness only brings discontentment, but the pursuit of contentment gives you a lot of happy moments.  Feelings need to be prayed over, so they hold the proper perspective in your life.

    True contentment and healthy feelings come from a healthy relationship with Jesus.  Loving Jesus and putting that relationship first puts all your other relationships in a healthy perspective and alignment to holiness.  To be content is to be strong emotionally and spiritually.  You don't need support to do what it right.  You are sufficient and independent from circumstances because you rely on God in all things.  Choose loyalty and faith to God over what the world offers you.  

    Pray over your feelings so you can find contentment in all circumstances.  You don't need  more money, time, education, or things.  You need to learn how to use what you have to honor God.  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.  The closer you get to God the more content in life you will be.  Pray over what is true, honorable, right, pure, good, and loving.  Pray kindness over your life while you praise God for what He has done already.  Pray for strength to apply it to your life to become sacrificial and be humble instead of me focused.

    When you have contentment you can really discover the joy.  You could be going through the worst thing you ever have experienced and still have joy.  Contentment does not come with comfort.  To find true joy you sometimes have to abandon comfort.  Trusting God in this way will make you bold because you don't have anything to loss.  Pray helps you find contentment when your whole world is shifting under your feet.  Change is hard, but prayer helps you accept it better.

    Praying over your feelings also lead to being able to forgive in a way that you can let the past be the past.  You may not forget like God does, but  you don't have to hold onto the pain like a weapon either.  Not everyone you forgive gets free access to you, but God can give you the wisdom to know when to walk away and when to move forward.  The words I forgive you hold great power.  Remember how you felt when you realized God forgave you of yours sins.  Learn how to forgive and you can have really strong relationships.

    You have to be able to love, forgive, and be content in life to be able to approach God on His throne in confidence.  It starts at salvation, but it does not end until you meet Him face to face.  God's Word is our judge in life.  We can see where we stand in there.  Atone now and live free without doubt.  

    When you have control over your feelings you will have true confidence in your relationship with Jesus.  This will give you boldness to change.  You get to understand God's grace the way it was meant to be lived.  Your relationships with people will change.  Some will disappear, but other will get stronger.  Ruling your feelings is a challenge especially if you are hurting, but remember the power of forgiveness.  Stand on the Word of God and you can do anything even if it feels impossible.

Mark 11:22-26, John 17:7-10, Acts 1:12-14, 4:31, 6:2-4, 10:30-33, 13:1-3, Philippians 4:6-20, Hebrew 13:5-6, & James 4:7-10

Confessional Prayer

 

    Confession is hard because you have to admit that you were wrong, at fault, the one responsible, or guilty.  Confession is vital, but God also wants repentance.  You can confess what you did and never feel bad or guilty.  Until you do, you will never repent and change.  God wants you to turn from your sin(s) toward Him and a righteous life.

    Confession in a prayer can lead to a repentant heart that can be used by God to do some wonderful things in the world.  When you confess your sins in prayer you release them to God.  When you do so with a repentant heart you find forgiveness.  God will forget your sin ever existed because He is merciful and He loves you. 

    God's justice is truth.  Sin will be punished, but only the unrepentant heart will suffer eternally.  Jesus showed us this truth in his short life as a human.  He endured and showed us how to love like God.  He was nice to spare feelings.  He was kind by speaking truth.  He never lied.  He called sin sin.  He forgave those who were repentant and held those who were not accountable.  Repentance leads to forgiveness and acceptance from God.

    A confessional prayer with a repentant heart leads to atonement then a life change.  It is powerful.  It is beautiful.  It leads to refreshment in your life.  There is nothing bad or negative about confession with a repentant heart.  The end result may not be what you want in life, but it does set you free.  Confess your sins to God, then those that love you if needed, lastly those that you may have harmed or hurt.  Take responsibility for you own life and the choices that you make.  

Psalm 51, Proverbs 15:7-9, Isaiah 1:10-20, 56:1-8, Acts 3:17-23, & 1 Peter 2:21-25

Impactful Prayer

 

    The most impactful prayer you will ever make is the prayer of faith inviting the Holy Spirit to live in you.  After salvation is when your prayers can really have impact.  You need to know who Jesus is and how he impacts who you are for your prayers to become productive.  When you put your faith in Jesus and choose to walk life with him your prayers are empowered by the Holy Spirit.  

    You have a direct line to God where anything holy, pure, and good are possible.  Prayer becomes a part of your life.  Your sins are forgiven by God's grace.  It is His grace that changes your life driving you toward prayer.  It helps you see life from a different perspective.  It transforms your heart to love what you were not able to love before.  It gives you strength to be bold and impactful in the world around you.  

    Prayer helps you prune your life to transform you to look more like Jesus.  Pruning is important because it shapes the person you are and will be.  You choose to turn away from your sinful nature to embrace being someone you never would be without God.  Your prayers lead you toward humility, facing and repenting your personal sins, grace, forgiveness, and other attributes that you need.  

    Prayer impacts you and those around you because it aligns you with God's will.  You pursue being in His presence.  When you do that you can't help but have it impact and change your life.  Prayer endures and helps you stay close to Jesus and his purpose for you.  Prayer produces fruit that enriches your life and those you pray for.  

John 1:10-13, 15:1-8, Romans 6:20-23, 10:5-15, Galatians 2:17-21, 5:22-23, & Colossians 1:9-10

Joy in Prayer

 

    True joy comes from Jesus.  You get it when you communicate with Him.  You communicate with Jesus in prayer.  It sets your heart and soul free even when life is very bad.  Satan may make life hard.  If you keep your mind set on God, then you can see a bigger picture and hold onto your inner joy.

    Joy is delight in your relationship with God and the overall life He has given you.  The current circumstances do not overshadow your overall life.  Life consist of many moments.  If you follow Jesus, then you are more likely to take advantage of the moments given.  This gives your life purpose and joy.  Being able to trust God even when nothing around you makes sense can give your soul an inner calm.  That calm can contribute to your joy in life.

    When you turn everything over to God in prayer, then you are able to let go of what weighs you down.  This provides a level of joy.  Give God thanks in prayer even when life is not perfect and it sets your mind to accept joy.  Life will give you plenty to worry about.  Reject the worry and embrace trust.  It may require to you to go to God a lot in prayer and turn to scripture for comfort, but you can hold onto your joy.  It may be a battle, but it is a fight worth having because it improves the quality of life.

    When you pray for joy ask God to reveal what is true, lovely, pure, excellent, and how to be honest with yourself.  He will give you what you ask for.  Have a praiseworthy attitude toward God while you wait.  Take inventory of what your mind focuses on during the day.  Reckon, measure, and be deliberate in where you allow your thoughts to take you.  This requires endurance that will produce complete joy in your salvation.

    Things will float into your mind that you cannot control, but you can control on how much you dwell on it. Nothing in your life will give your mind peace and joy like prayer.  When things that are not of God come into your mind reject them and turn to prayer to get rid of them.  Do not allow doubt, anger, or anything else that will lead to sin and steal your joy take root in your mind.  Honor God with your mind and you will discover joy.

Psalm 21:3-7, 71:22-24, 119:9-16, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:4-9, Philemon1:4-7, James 1:2-4, & 1 Peter 1:8-9

Pray for Your Mind

 

    When Satan gets into your mind he reeks havoc.  You can take control of your thoughts when you focus on things that are true, holy, and pure.  You can read scripture, stop and find a place to pray, or move through your day in meditation.  Satan causes a lot of harm to you and others that starts by planting a seed in your mind.  You can do something about it though.  You do not have to allow him to pollute your mind with lies.

    When you know your mind is under attack pray.  Go to God and beg for help.  Ask Him for what you need to be able to fight.  Surrender your mind to Him.  Go over scriptures that speak truth into you and use them to pray.  Read it as if it were written to you and only you.  If you can't focus to read God's Word, then pray to be able to focus.  

    Praying God's Word is ammunition in your life.  It empowers you to go out the door in confidence because you know God will take care of it.  Satan wants to steal, kill, and destroy.  God wants to build abundantly, strengthen, and give a satisfying life.  Fasting and focusing on scripture and prayer is a great way to prepare for battle.  It will strengthen you spiritually and empower your prayers.

    To fight Satan you have to understand him.  You don't need to know him or go into dark places.  You just need to know who you are dealing with.  You need to trust God to fight what you can't fight on your own.  Then you need to submit to His will so that you don't get into your own way.  It is simple, but not easy.  

    Praying over scripture gives you confidence to live boldly for God.  After all this is all about glorifying God.  Life is meant to be lived abundantly, but you can't do that truly without God.  He gives life purpose, value, and truth.  Filling your mind with Scripture is something active you can do to prepare and fight Satan's attacks on your mind.  Your mind is a battlefield that Satan takes advantage of.  It is time to take that advantage away.  

Matthew 4:1-11, John 10:6-10, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, & James 4:7-10