Prayer: Joy Of Walking In Obedience To God’s Word




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Heavenly Father, the world pulls me in countless directions, each voice louder than the last, vying for my attention. Amidst the cacophony, Your gentle whisper calls me back to the foundational truth of Your Word.

You’ve given me Your precious Word not merely for knowledge but for transformation, leading me into a life of obedience. Oh Lord, while understanding Your commands is essential, I recognize that the true blessing lies in obeying them.

My desire is not only to be a hearer of the Word but an active doer, letting Your truth penetrate every area of my life. Just as the earth responds to the rain, may my heart be fertile ground for Your Word, producing fruit in season and out of season.

James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

1 John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

The Joy Of Obedience

Oh Lord, when I think about obedience, it isn’t a burdensome duty but a joyous privilege. By obeying Your commands, I’m not just adhering to a set of rules, but I’m drawing closer to Your heart. In those moments of obedience, I glimpse Your character, Your love, Your justice, and Your mercy.

Walking in obedience is like stepping into a dance where You lead, and I follow. Each step, even those that seem difficult, is choreographed by You for a purpose. As I walk in alignment with Your Word, I experience Your peace, Your protection, and Your provision. Your commands are not to restrict me but to release me into the fullness of life You have planned.

Be my guide, Oh Lord, and help me to be obedient to your Word. Help those who are disobedient to find You, Oh Lord. Forgive them, for they know not what they do. Give me wisdom where I lack knowledge, so I can understand how to trust and obey.

Deuteronomy 28:2 All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God.

Proverbs 4:10-12 Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of your life shall be many. I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. When you go, your steps shall not be straight; and when thou run, you will not stumble.

Receiving An Overflow Of God’s Blessings

Lord, you made it clear that if I walk in obedience, I will live a full life with you. Being obedient will cause an overflow of abundant blessings within my life. Help me to not be as King Saul, for he lost everything through disobedience.

Remind me, Oh Heavenly Father, that disobedience is a form of rebellion towards you and, as you have clearly stated, if I reject You and Your Word, you will reject me from your heavenly kingdom.

Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

1 Samuel 15:22-23 So Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king.”.

Overcoming Barriers to Obedience

My God, I confess that there are times when I’ve hesitated to obey Your Word. Doubts, fears, and the lure of worldly pleasures have sometimes clouded my judgment. I recognize these as barriers that prevent me from experiencing the richness of walking in step with You.

I pray for the strength to overcome these obstacles. I ask for a heart that is sensitive to Your prompting, a spirit that is willing, and a mind that is renewed by Your Word daily.

When I face temptations or challenges that test my commitment to obedience, let Your Word be my guide, helping me choose Your way over every other path.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Praying For Strength To Withstand Temptations

Jehovah-Raah, I know that Satan deliberately tempts me to disobey Your Word and Your calling upon my life. But, once we obey the deceiver, we lose out on your magnificent blessings. Obeying him who deceives, will only bring sorrow into our lives, oh God.

Give me the strength to withstand all these temptations, for I know the blessings of you Lord makes rich and you add no sorrow with it. Help me to keep your words, and love you the way you deserve, honoring and glorifying your name.

Help me to be like Jesus. I declare that obedience will fill my mind, heart, and actions on this beautiful day and abundant blessings will rain down upon me. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

Proverbs 10:17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

John 14:21-23 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.

Prayer: Walking In Obedience

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16 thoughts on “Prayer: Joy Of Walking In Obedience To God’s Word”

  1. Father God, draw me near to You.
    Lead me on the right path of obedience. Father, I want to be closer to You.
    God, I ask that You order my steps in obedience, so I may continue to be obedient to You.
    Father God, I want to thank You for Your word this morning and for Your protective blood coverage in the mighty name of Jesus.
    Lord, if it wasn’t for You this morning, I wouldn’t have awakened, and I want to express my gratitude to You.
    Thank You for always watching over me and my children. In the mighty name of Jesus, thank You for watching over me and my family.
    Continue to bless us abundantly.
    We are grateful for Your word today.
    Father God, I am thankful for Your presence. Lord, I know You have a blessing waiting for me somewhere.
    Thank You, Father God. Amen.

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  2. Dear Heavenly Father;

    Thank you for you have reminded me once again how to walk through obedience. Help me to encounter you once again, I need you and I love you.
    bless my soul, bless your Holy Presence. In Jesus Name

    Amen.

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  3. My dear Lord Jesus Christ,

    Today, I will walk in obedience to God’s Word and calling from the start to the end of the day.
    I thank You, Lord, for giving me the strength to stand firm on God’s Word in everything I do.
    The Word of God will help me find peace within my heart and mind.
    So today, I will live a full life with You, Lord Jesus. Without You, I can’t do anything. Amen.
    Thank You, Lord, for the gift of this day and the gift of life.
    Bless me with the overflowing abundant blessings in my life.
    May Your will be done in my life as it is in Heaven.
    In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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  4. Thank you for this new day new week I surrender my life to you Lord Jesus
    I Love you, I can do nothing without you, right by my side
    Peace be still
    Thy will be done
    Amen & Amen

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  5. Thank you Father God for your guidance. I will go where you would have me to go because I know that where you lead you will provide but my flesh will fell me every time. I want to walk on the narrow path Father God because I know the board path leads to destruction. Thank you Father God for sending your son and my savior to die for my sins. Thank you Father, I love you!

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  6. This really spoke to my Heart. Continue your works for the Lord allowing him to use you. God Bless you. Thanks for Existing

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  7. I am blessed, loved and highly favoured. I am a daughter of the Most high God that resides in Heaven. Jehovah Jireh my provider your Grace is sufficient for me. Thank you Lord Jesus for giving your life for me. My life is in the Palm of your holy Hands and covered with the precious Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.

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  8. My dear Father in Heaven,

    Today, I stand firm and obedient to God’s Word and calling.
    I will follow His will and His word in my daily life. Amen.
    I thank You for filling me with the strength to accomplish my purpose today. Amen.
    I pray that today, dear God,
    May You, Lord Jesus, bless me with an overflow of abundant blessings in my life. Amen.
    I thank You, Lord, for all the graces You have bestowed upon me this day.
    Thank You, Lord, for letting me start today with positivity, so that happiness may bless my life.
    Hallelujah.
    In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray.
    Amen and Amen.

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  9. Obedience is better than sacrifice…that u have taught me oh Lord, may WE
    be strong with you in our weakness. When we are faithless, you remain
    faithFuLL! Let us come drink of you, The Living Water amen

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  10. Thank you, after Christ was tempted in the wilderness by Satan and overcame him, his earthly ministry began. This post speaks volumes.

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  11. Lord,
    In Your will I want to walk
    In obedience Your voice to follow
    When the road is rough and tough
    May in Your strength and love I take guide.
    Amen!

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  12. I am thankful that you continuously move me towards you, father your love is overwhelming and comforting. Please help me to stay the course and not faint for the race is to be won!

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  13. I trust in you Lord that you will help me to withstand every temptation that comes my way. Give me strength to walk in obedience to you at all times. Amen

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