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Biblical Invitations

 

I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, so that by God's will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. (Romans 15:30-32)

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. (Ephesians 6:18-20)

And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. (Colossians 4:3-4)

Brothers, pray for us. (1 Thessalonians 5:25)

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3)

Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon. May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:18-21)

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. (Acts 14:23)

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)

…for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:19-21)

 

So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. (Acts 12:5)

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

Scripture Prayers

Strength and Courage – Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

Grow in love for God - Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. (Psalm 1:1-3)

Help in trouble - The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9)

Kept from harm - The LORD will keep you from all harm--he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121:7-8)

Protection from slander - In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues. (Psalm 31:20)

Guidance - Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21)

Strengthened for the ministry - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:30-31)

Comforted by God - I, even I, am he who comforts you. (Isaiah 51:12)

Experience anew the security of God’s love - Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10)

Guidance and refreshing – The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strength your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58:11)

Granted discernment for shepherding God’s people - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours? (1 Kings 3:9)

Grow in love for others - My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (John 15:12)

Protection from the evil one – My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. (John 17:15)

That they may speak the word of God with boldness in the face of opposition – Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. (Acts 4:29)

That they will be able to remain focused – …and (we) will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)

Zeal - Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:11-12)

Protection from unbelievers. Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea. (Romans 15:31; 2 Thessalonians 3:2.)

Acceptance of ministry. …that my service in Jerusalem my be acceptable to the saints there. (Romans 12:31)

Experience an abundance of joy and peace - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

Encouraged and refreshed by God’s people - By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well. And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, receiving him with fear and trembling. I am glad I can have complete confidence in you. (2 Corinthians 17:13-17)

For those who will stand and labor with the pastor - Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. (Colossians 4:11).

That God would give the right words and courage – Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,… Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. (Ephesians 6:19-20)

Encouraged and strengthened - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

Be faithful to one’s calling - For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6)

A student of the Word – Do your best (study) to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

Give thanks for your pastor – I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. (Philemon 4-5)

Active in sharing their faith – I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. (Philemon 6)

Their eyes will be fixed on Jesus – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews12:2)

Equipped to do His will – May the God of Peace…equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

Wisdom - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)

Protection and unity - I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name--the name you gave me--so that they may be one as we are one. (John 17:9-11)

Protection and sanctification - My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:15-17)

Unity as a witness - I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. (John 17: 22-23)

Stand firm, maturity and assurance - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. (Colossians 4:12-13)

Experience anew the security of God’s love - Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10)

Grow in love for God - Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. (Psalm 1:1-3)

Grow in love for others - My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (John 15:12)

Experience an abundance of joy and peace - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

Granted discernment for shepherding God’s people - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?" (1 Kings 3:9)

Comforted by God - I, even I, am he who comforts you. (Isaiah 51:12)

Comforted by God’s people - By all this we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you. I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well. And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers that you were all obedient, receiving him with fear and trembling. I am glad I can have complete confidence in you (2 Corinthians 17:13-17).

Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. (Colossians 4:11)

Encouraged and strengthened - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)

Strengthened for the ministry - Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:30-31)

Guidance - Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21)

Help in trouble - The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. (Psalm 9:9)

Zeal - Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. (Romans 12:11-12)

Kept from harm - The LORD will keep you from all harm--he will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. (Psalm 121:7-8)

Protection from slander - In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues. (Psalm 31:20)

Wisdom - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)

Be faithful to one’s calling - For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6)

Protection from unbelievers. Pray that I may be rescued from the unbelievers in Judea. (Romans 15:31; 2 Thessalonians 3:2)

Protection from the evil one – My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. (John 17:15)

Acceptance of ministry. …that my service in Jerusalem my be acceptable to the saints there (Romans 12:31)

That God would give the right words and courage – Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,… Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. (Ephesians 6:19-20)

That they may speak the word of God with boldness in the face of opposition – Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. (Acts 4:29)

That they will be able to remain focused – …and (we) will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)

Their eyes will be fixed on Jesus – Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews12:2)

Equipped to do His will – May the God of Peace…equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

Guidance and refreshing – The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strength your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (Isaiah 58:11)

Strength and Courage – Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

Active in sharing their faith – I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. (Philemon 6)

Give thanks for your pastor – I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints. (Philemon 4-5)

A student of the Word – Do your best (study) to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

 

SCRIPTURAL BENEDICTIONS and BLESSINGS

 

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26)

…Grace be with you all. (Titus 3:15)

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

…Grace and peace be yours in abundance. (1 Peter 1:2)

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 5:10-11)

…Peace to all of you who are in Christ. (1 Peter 5:14)

Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. (2 Peter 1:2)

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. (2 John 3)

Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. (Jude 2)

Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses. May the LORD our God be with us as he was with our fathers; may he never leave us nor forsake us. May he turn our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways and to keep the commands, decrees and regulations he gave our fathers. (1 Kings 8:56-58)

To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:7)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:3)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 1:2)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Galatians 1:3-5)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 1:2)

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:2)

To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. (Colossians 1:2)

Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. (1 Thessalonians 1:1)

Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:2)

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. (Galatians 6:16, 18)

Peace to the brothers, and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. (Ephesians 6:23-24)

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2 Thessalonians 3:16, 18)

…Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (1 Timothy 1:2)

…guard what has been entrusted to your care. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. (1 Timothy 6:20-21)

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you. (2 Timothy 4:22)

…Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (2 Timothy 1:2)

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:5-6)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The God of peace be with you all. Amen. (Romans 15:13, 33)

The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. (Romans 6:20)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. (1 Corinthians 15:23)

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. (Philippians 4:23)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (1 Thessalonians 5:28)

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. (2 Thessalonians 3:18)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (Philemon 3)

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. (Philemon 25)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen. (Revelation 22:21)