Prayer of Jabez 2010

[HeChangedMyName]

Once again, I'm pulling out my Jabez.

Today is day one for me. Feel free to jump in at any time that you feel compelled to. Come in and share testimonies, breakthroughs, notes, scriptures or whatever you'd like.

I keep an index card with the scripture on my bathroom mirror, one in my purse, one at work on my desk and one on my desk here at home. I refer to the scripture often through out the day. I also keep a list of those things I am seeking on hand as well

Bless Me--Donald Lawrence

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." So God granted him what he requested.
I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

 

[HeChangedMyName]

When I start this book and prayer journey, I usually start out with some goals in mind, but leave myself open to receive whatever is in God's will for me, because sometimes God will bless us with things and in ways that we haven't even considered.

For this round of Jabez, I am seeking God for increased patience, increased obedience(I don't think we can ever have too much and I believe that it needs to be replenished often), I am also seeking God for some career direction and guidance. I am seeking God to show me when and how to sacrafice more of myself, but not out of simply doing it, but divine sacrafice in ways that He ordains.

Along with myself, I am asking God to bless everyone in my sphere of influence with increase that is in line with the desires of their hearts so long as those desires are in line with God's will for their lives.

I pray that these things be made manifest so that God can continue to receive the Glory. I pray annointing over this thread the the CF and its members. I pray that all who need this will come to this thread and participate or even lurk and spend more time with God about Jabez and his blessings. I thank God in advance for his Hand moving in the midst of this thread. In Jesus Name Amen

 

[sidney]

When I start this book and prayer journey, I usually start out with some goals in mind, but leave myself open to receive whatever is in God's will for me, because sometimes God will bless us with things and in ways that we haven't even considered.

For this round of Jabez, I am seeking God for increased patience, increased obedience(I don't think we can ever have too much and I believe that it needs to be replenished often), I am also seeking God for some career direction and guidance. I am seeking God to show me when and how to sacrafice more of myself, but not out of simply doing it, but divine sacrafice in ways that He ordains.

Along with myself, I am asking God to bless everyone in my sphere of influence with increase that is in line with the desires of their hearts so long as those desires are in line with God's will for their lives.

I pray that these things be made manifest so that God can continue to receive the Glory. I pray annointing over this thread the the CF and its members. I pray that all who need this will come to this thread and participate or even lurk and spend more time with God about Jabez and his blessings. I thank God in advance for his Hand moving in the midst of this thread. In Jesus Name Amen

Beautiful prayer! The first time I heard about this was when you initially posted about it last year and it is a great prayer indeed. I am in agreement with you that God enlarge your territory, and that of those around you! Remember there are many instances in the bible of this, Abraham and Lot, and of course Joshua and the Canaan land. What was so amazing about Abraham, is that he helped enlarge his nephew's territory as well just as you seek to!! When I woke up this morning I heard 1/100th of a fraction of a tv sermon....i was still tired and clearly out of it LOL, but all I remember him saying was "Possess the land." So go and possess the land, whatever your "land" may be! I pray that there will be some great testimonies in 2010 for all of you who read this! I pray your increase in peace, direction, favor, spiritual growth, protection and so much more. You are the seed of Abraham...possess the land!!

Deutoronomy 1:8
See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers--to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob--and to their descendants after them."

 

[DarkHair]

I'm drawn in. I literally play this song on my iPod at work before I do any kind of work. I even have the words at my desk. Thank you for reminding me that I need to pull out my book.

 

[Sharpened]

Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth and sell it not; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 For with much wisdom comes much sorrow; the more knowledge, the more grief.

Problems with The Prayer of Jabez

 

[kayte]

with all due respect...^^^^^^
I can understand not being in agreement...if you are not of the
same mind..many people are not! ...I love Joel Osteen for example...many posts jump up against his type of message
ok. that's fine.
we can agree to disagree-but this was posted as a Jabez prayer challenge

To choose not to enter the challenge-is any one's right to do so..but to deliberately post opposition in
a thread clearly marked as a support for those of us...who want to particiapte in it ~

I pray annointing over this thread the the CF and its members. I pray that all who need this will come to this thread and participate

to deliberately post oppostion in the face of that beautiful prayer drawing those who are led in agreement....well that,truly confuses me....
without adding any comment of your own also feels questionable


Frankly, I read the dissenting arguments ..and they add no education or illumination
just a passionate disavowal of asking for blessings..that's ridiculous..biblically and spiritually
GOD DOES BLESS US...otherwise you would not even have the abilty and freedom to type what you did

vain repetition of words...for example is out of context ...what does that mean anyway?
ONLY GOD can determine and discern what and who is making vain repetiton of ANYTHING including the Lord's prayer.....

really what God intends you to have is based on your heart in communincation
with HIM and HIS plan
Christ said 'I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly'

I personally am leery of a siggy with the word FAIL in it..even as joke
your link is OT even with the word Jabez in it

clearly you have problems with the prayer of Jabez.
but please have respect for those who do not.

be blessed

 

[kayte]

I'm examining and praying about Jabez...I did it as a study with my sister
it brought us closer.....and there were other miracles..waiting on God about this
thanks for posting OP

 

[sidney]

Nymphe, thank you for posting a warning about the prayer. I can see how something like this can be abused. But if you read Hechangedmyname's beginning prayer, you can see where her heart is for this thread. It's very clear that she is not starting a "name it and claim it movement." Everything she asked for are requests that are clearly stated in the word as God's will....which we know he is freely willing to give her. She is praying for the fruit of the spirit "patience, obedience, being led by God etc" and for the things that she was not sure about, "her desires" she asked that she only get what is in God's will for her. I can understand what they mean in the article about vain repitions, but I meditate on scriptures all the time and pray them. This prayer is not a magic formula to get God to move, no prayer will magically get God to do anything, but he does say "ask." As christians, we are not to be wrapped up in "stuff" and only seeking God for his hand, but it's okay to ask for things too. In James, he says "ask" but just don't ask "amiss" seeking to selfishlly please yourselves. I haven't read the book but I am sure it is filled with scripture. How is this any different than believing what God promises in his word?

 

[Sharpened]

People are more worried about blessings than the approaching darkness ahead and God's will in ultimately wanting heaven over this world. This grieves me more than all of the trials I am going through at the moment.

 

[kayte]

People are more worried about blessings

Dear Sister.... you do not know that.
you are making assumptions about an individual's walk with God
and creating a different thread based on these assumptions and judgements ....
maybe you don't see blessings in your own life

To ask for blessings,per se, is not a sin..
judging those, who do however.... is a sin

if you walk in Christ....you are not in darkness...although there is darkness in the world
right now....you are talking about an approaching doom. Read the news...some of that is here.

This grieves me more than all of the trials I am going through at the moment.

I'm sorry I do not believe this
I think your personal trials are motivating you.... to divert this darkness to others?
so that they might feel this darkness? we all have it.at times.
Jesus said there will trial and tribulation..take heart I have overcome!
and joy is not a sin..
Sister..you need to take heart and I think you need this thread more than you realize

 

[sidney]

People are more worried about blessings than the approaching darkness ahead and God's will in ultimately wanting heaven over this world. This grieves me more than all of the trials I am going through at the moment.

I wish I was more familiar with the book, and what it is truly about. But based on what the OP has written, there is technically nothing scripturally wrong with asking God to increase you where his will is concerned. I completely understand where you are coming from because it grieves me to see the body of Christ(especially properity preachers) spend so much time focusing on accumulating cars and wealth, without as much as reaching out to the rest of the world who do not know Christ. Or when christians consume their prayer lives on themselves without praying for others who are struggling to know God. Continue to watch and pray that others may have a heart for the things that God cares about, I'm he will honor your obedience to do that. But as it stands, The OP's thread is a nice prayer. And she's talking about the very thing you are talking about, being sacrificial for God and others.

 

[LovingLady]

I am confused. I have heard about Jabez and his prayer, but I don't know the story behind it. I am also confused as to how the book has to do with the prayer. If someone could prove me with a link or a quick overview that would be great.

 

[Sharpened]

Dear Sister.... you do not know that.
you are making assumptions about an individual's walk with God
and creating a different thread based on these assumptions and judgements ....
maybe you don't see blessings in your own life

To ask for blessings,per se, is not a sin..
judging those, who do however.... is a sin

if you walk in Christ....you are not in darkness...although there is darkness in the world
right now....you are talking about an approaching doom. Read the news...some of that is here.


I'm sorry I do not believe this
I think your personal trials are motivating you.... to divert this darkness to others?
so that they might feel this darkness? we all have it.at times.
Jesus said there will trial and tribulation..take heart I have overcome!
and joy is not a sin..
Sister..you need to take heart and I think you need this thread more than you realize

I would like the Bible passage condemning those who say worry more about God's will and less about this world and the flesh.

I know when I am blessed, corrected, growing, etc. thanks to Our Father. I was not criticizing the spirit of the post but the book itself.

The Holy Spirit, the Bible and those who also see what I do gives me encouragement. Jesus and the prophets were scoffed at for warning people to seek the Kingdom above this world and self. See to it you have not been deceived. Ask Him if I bare false witness.

BTW, I did not create the CT thread, but continued it nor do I agree with everything I post within it. It is up to others to seek the truth for themselves.

I wish I was more familiar with the book, and what it is truly about. But based on what the OP has written, there is technically nothing scripturally wrong with asking God to increase you where his will is concerned. I completely understand where you are coming from because it grieves me to see the body of Christ(especially properity preachers) spend so much time focusing on accumulating cars and wealth, without as much as reaching out to the rest of the world who do not know Christ. Or when christians consume their prayer lives on themselves without praying for others who are struggling to know God. Continue to watch and pray that others may have a heart for the things that God cares about, I'm he will honor your obedience to do that. But as it stands, The OP's thread is a nice prayer. And she's talking about the very thing you are talking about, being sacrificial for God and others.

Maybe I should have posted it in the other thread, but every time these books come up, I keep wondering, "Is the Bible and our history not enough?"

 

[Guitarhero]

Everyone here has ready access to the scriptures and the prayer of Jabez in I Chronicles was what I read initially, not the book by Wilkerson, although I do think I have that book in my home. I'm looking for it to read it.

It's one thing to be worried that people are not finding the "truth" and it's another to superimpose one's subjective truth on others. That's why I say we all have ready access to a bible and prayer. We don't all agree on many things. Please allow us to exercise our free will, intelligence and spirituality in the way that's best for us, individually and in our own spiritual communities.

I love the prayer of Jabez. I love the story of Hannah and Rachel and Leah and the Blessed Virgin Mary. I love that Solomon asked God to give him wisdom. And I'm most glad that God gives this to us as well. I'm very happy that He blesses us in a myriad of ways, even materially. I am a part of creation in this world He loves so much, not just the people, but the sphere and all that it contains within. I am not of the point of view that I hate this world and only dream of heaven. Part of heaven is in what I learn here. And I think I'm big enough a girl to know what that means in my own personal life. With purest intent submitted.....

 

[luthiengirlie]

Once again, I'm pulling out my Jabez.

Today is day one for me. Feel free to jump in at any time that you feel compelled to. Come in and share testimonies, breakthroughs, notes, scriptures or whatever you'd like.

I keep an index card with the scripture on my bathroom mirror, one in my purse, one at work on my desk and one on my desk here at home. I refer to the scripture often through out the day. I also keep a list of those things I am seeking on hand as well

Bless Me--Donald Lawrence

And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." So God granted him what he requested.
I Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

may i have the honor of joining you lovely ladies

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Nympe, Thank you for your concern. I can understand where you are coming from. I've looked over the site that you gave reference too. I can't speak for everyone and I prefer not to let the subjective nature of the website speak on my behalf so I'll answer the questions that they posed. My answers are in black.


1. Does the Bible justify using "the prayer of Jabez" as a formula for success?

No. It is just an example of an answered prayer, nothing more.

2. How can Mr. Wilkinson assure anonymous readers that God "always answers" this particular prayer in contrast to other prayers?

From my understanding, he never did. He just used this particular prayer as an example of an answered prayer. The prayer stands out because it is the only mention of Jabez and it is in the middle of a bunch of lineage.

3. Could a formula prayer raise false expectations of what God might do

I guess a formula prayer could, but this isn't a formula prayer. It is a scripture. The serenity prayer, no matter how cute it is, is a formula prayer in my opinion because it is nowhere in the Bible. The prayer of Jabez is in the Bible verbatim.

4. Could an habitual prayer such as the prayer of Jabez, distract from hearing and praying according to God's will for the day?

It might(especially for a misinformed person or babe in Christ who has been mis-taught biblical principles), which is why no matter what my prayer is, I ask that God answer according to His will.

5. Might some readers be seeking the power of prayer rather than the power of God?

I can't speak for other people, but I am seeking to be bold enough to ask God so that if He is waiting on me to be bold enough to ask, he will then release whatever blessings he has for me, I didn't start this thread to force God's hand, but to be a catalyst for those of us led to participate.

6. Can we assume that a step toward victory in one battle will work the same way in another battle?

No. But this question in my opinion is not related to the topic at hand.

7. Is it Biblically accurate to expect that the evils that surround us not touch and "grieve" us?

Yes. Because EVERYTHING must go through God first. The devil can't do anything to me without first going to my Heavenly Father.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

I wish I was more familiar with the book, and what it is truly about. But based on what the OP has written, there is technically nothing scripturally wrong with asking God to increase you where his will is concerned. I completely understand where you are coming from because it grieves me to see the body of Christ(especially properity preachers) spend so much time focusing on accumulating cars and wealth, without as much as reaching out to the rest of the world who do not know Christ. Or when christians consume their prayer lives on themselves without praying for others who are struggling to know God. Continue to watch and pray that others may have a heart for the things that God cares about, I'm he will honor your obedience to do that. But as it stands, The OP's thread is a nice prayer. And she's talking about the very thing you are talking about, being sacrificial for God and others.

Basically the book is a 92 page minibook that the author uses to bring attention to the petition that Jabez made to God. I identify with the fact that out of the surrounding scripture, the ones related to Jabez seem almost out of place as though they are meant to grab our attention. The author talks about when he first learned about the prayer from someone who said it daily. The author began to say the prayer daily and his life was indeed blessed. I am just now starting over again, but if I recall from my last reads, he never goes on about asking God to give him bigger houses, more money, more cars, etc. He does mention being able to touch lives and that God began to use him to touch more and more lives in ways that benefited them.

It doesn't put God in a jeanie bottle or anything. It just demonstrates that there was a man mentioned only once in the Bible, who asked God for something and God granted him his prayer request.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Ok, now back on task.

I wanted to talk about the character of Jabez. He was only mentioned briefly in the Bible and the scripture says of him in 1 Chronicles 4. . .


9And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.

10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

So Jabez was an honorable man. How can we demonstrate the characteristic of being honorable?--lets discuss

 

[CarefreeinChicago]

Hello OP

I have read that book before thanks for this thread I am going to pull it back out tonight

 

[Laela]

I have this book as well and did read it. The Preface reads (I'm typing it verbatim, looking at the book now):

"Dear Reader,

I want to teach you how to pray a daring prayer that God always answers. It it brief - only one sentence with four parts - and tucked away in the Bible, but I believe it contains the key to a life of extraordinary favor with God. ..."


While I agree it's a great Scripture to meditate on, Jabez simply asked for God's Hand (anointing, presence, divine ability, etc.) and to deliver him from evil - the blessings followed. He felt cursed and wanted God's blessing on his life and God granted it.
Joseph prospered because God was WITH him, so did Jabez.

The problem I had with the book, though, is that such a prayer being called daring ...maybe the choice of word? Maybe for those who don't believe in asking, it's a bold thing for them to do? Daring means to take a risk. Any child of God living in His Will, if they ask Him for the desires of their hearts, they will receive. Jesus said to just ask. God is not a man that He should lie. Fleecing God is daring.

The book has some meritorious points -- such as relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance. I believe meditating on that Scripture, that prayer, would reveal a lot more to those earnestly seeking God's face. It's not a one-size fit all Scripture or prayer. This is where the Holy Spirit comes in, to enable that Rhema Word to speak to us.

Note: The author also uses the prayer as a formula throughout the book:

Page 32
O God and King, please expand my opportunities and my impact in such a way that I touch more lives for Your glory. Let me do more for You!

Page 69
Lord, keep me from making the mistakes I'm most prone to when temptation comes. I confess that what I think is necessary, smart, or personally beneficial is so often only the beautiful wrapping on sin. So please, keep evil far from me!

Page 70
Lord, keep me safe from the pain and grief that sin brings. For the dangers that I can't see, or the ones that I think I can risk because of my experience (pride and carelessness), put up a supernatural barrier. Protect me, Father by your power!

Page 71
Lord, keep me safe from temptations that pull at my emotions and my physical need, that call out to my sense of what I deserve, what I have the "right" to feel and enjoy. Because You are the true source of all that is really life, direct my steps away from all that is not of You.

Why not just read Jabez's prayer -- that actual Scripture - verbatim and meditate on the words?

It's not my intent to be OT; since this book is the basis for the thread, this was on my heart to say. My comments are about the book, not the prayer.

2. How can Mr. Wilkinson assure anonymous readers that God "always answers" this particular prayer in contrast to other prayers?

From my understanding, he never did. He just used this particular prayer as an example of an answered prayer. The prayer stands out because it is the only mention of Jabez and it is in the middle of a bunch of lineage.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

Thanks Laela, I appreciate your imput and insight as well. I am sure this information will help those with questions.

 

[Sharpened]

Note: The author also uses the prayer as a formula throughout the book:

Formula prayers are OK for children, I guess, but as adults, are we not to speak from the heart? Solomon's prayer when he asked for wisdom and how to talk to Our Father is a great example of that. Another is the prayers Jesus had about God's cup of wrath.

Page 32
O God and King, please expand my opportunities and my impact in such a way that I touch more lives for Your glory. Let me do more for You!

Page 69
Lord, keep me from making the mistakes I'm most prone to when temptation comes. I confess that what I think is necessary, smart, or personally beneficial is so often only the beautiful wrapping on sin. So please, keep evil far from me!

Page 70
Lord, keep me safe from the pain and grief that sin brings. For the dangers that I can't see, or the ones that I think I can risk because of my experience (pride and carelessness), put up a supernatural barrier. Protect me, Father by your power!

Page 71
Lord, keep me safe from temptations that pull at my emotions and my physical need, that call out to my sense of what I deserve, what I have the "right" to feel and enjoy. Because You are the true source of all that is really life, direct my steps away from all that is not of You.

The part in blue does not match up with the first one listed. Why? We are called to suffer, to go through the fire, to fight our flesh and the influences of the world. Jesus, the apostles, the prophets, and those who followed them had to go through it. Please, tell me this is not throughout the whole book.

 

[HeChangedMyName]

I have this book as well and did read it. The Preface reads (I'm typing it verbatim, looking at the book now):

"Dear Reader,

I want to teach you how to pray a daring prayer that God always answers. It it brief - only one sentence with four parts - and tucked away in the Bible, but I believe it contains the key to a life of extraordinary favor with God. ..."


While I agree it's a great Scripture to meditate on, Jabez simply asked for God's Hand (anointing, presence, divine ability, etc.) and to deliver him from evil - the blessings followed. He felt cursed and wanted God's blessing on his life and God granted it.
Joseph prospered because God was WITH him, so did Jabez.

The problem I had with the book, though, is that such a prayer being called daring ...maybe the choice of word? Maybe for those who don't believe in asking, it's a bold thing for them to do? Daring means to take a risk. Any child of God living in His Will, if they ask Him for the desires of their hearts, they will receive. Jesus said to just ask. God is not a man that He should lie. Fleecing God is daring.

The book has some meritorious points -- such as relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance. I believe meditating on that Scripture, that prayer, would reveal a lot more to those earnestly seeking God's face. It's not a one-size fit all Scripture or prayer. This is where the Holy Spirit comes in, to enable that Rhema Word to speak to us.

Note: The author also uses the prayer as a formula throughout the book:

Page 32
O God and King, please expand my opportunities and my impact in such a way that I touch more lives for Your glory. Let me do more for You!
Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory,

Page 69
Lord, keep me from making the mistakes I'm most prone to when temptation comes. I confess that what I think is necessary, smart, or personally beneficial is so often only the beautiful wrapping on sin. So please, keep evil far from me!
that Your hand would be with me,

Page 70
Lord, keep me safe from the pain and grief that sin brings. For the dangers that I can't see, or the ones that I think I can risk because of my experience (pride and carelessness), put up a supernatural barrier. Protect me, Father by your power!
and that You would keep me from evil,

Page 71
Lord, keep me safe from temptations that pull at my emotions and my physical need, that call out to my sense of what I deserve, what I have the "right" to feel and enjoy. Because You are the true source of all that is really life, direct my steps away from all that is not of You.
that I may not cause pain.

Why not just read Jabez's prayer -- that actual Scripture - verbatim and meditate on the words?

It's not my intent to be OT; since this book is the basis for the thread, this was on my heart to say. My comments are about the book, not the prayer.

A part of this challenge is to read the prayer daily. The book is just meant as a supplementation on someone's experience from having said the prayer daily. I hope no one else does and I certainly do n ot take Mr. Wilkinson's words as a replacement for the scripture, but as an explanation. Just as I listen to ministers and preachers interpretations on scripture. I take notes on sermons and often look back at my notes and re-administer those sermons to myself when I need them. I don't really see anything different with this book.

I think for many people, praying and asking God for anything is daring because so many people have been taught that we shouldn't ask God for anything at all, but be satisfied with whatever we have. A lot of old religion has people bound up in the thought that wanting more equals being sinful. I see those pages that you listed as being the writers interpretation of each section of the prayer.

Formula prayers are OK for children, I guess, but as adults, are we not to speak from the heart? Solomon's prayer when he asked for wisdom and how to talk to Our Father is a great example of that. Another is the prayers Jesus had about God's cup of wrath.The part in blue does not match up with the first one listed. Why? We are called to suffer, to go through the fire, to fight our flesh and the influences of the world. Jesus, the apostles, the prophets, and those who followed them had to go through it. Please, tell me this is not throughout the whole book.

I agree, we are to speak from the heart but we are also to hide the Word of God in our hearts. This prayer is just one example of a prayer to speak, repeat, and learn from. increase is defined by the individual.

The part that you had in blue, to me, like I stated above, is the writer's interpretation of each section of the prayer, He is asking God to keep him. It is ultimately up to God though whether or not God will keep each of us who participates in this thread. That's why I pray that God's will be done.



I am enjoying the dialog here ladies. This is how Christians should be able to talk to one another. I love it. SN:if at anytime, the Spirit tells me to shut this book up and not open it again, you all will be the first to know.

 

[LovelyRo]

I don't have the book but I have my bible ... I would like to join you ladies.

BTW, interesting conversation!

 

[luthiengirlie]

I have this book as well and did read it. The Preface reads (I'm typing it verbatim, looking at the book now):

"Dear Reader,

I want to teach you how to pray a daring prayer that God always answers. It it brief - only one sentence with four parts - and tucked away in the Bible, but I believe it contains the key to a life of extraordinary favor with God. ..."


While I agree it's a great Scripture to meditate on, Jabez simply asked for God's Hand (anointing, presence, divine ability, etc.) and to deliver him from evil - the blessings followed. He felt cursed and wanted God's blessing on his life and God granted it.
Joseph prospered because God was WITH him, so did Jabez.

The problem I had with the book, though, is that such a prayer being called daring ...maybe the choice of word? Maybe for those who don't believe in asking, it's a bold thing for them to do? Daring means to take a risk. Any child of God living in His Will, if they ask Him for the desires of their hearts, they will receive. Jesus said to just ask. God is not a man that He should lie. Fleecing God is daring.

The book has some meritorious points -- such as relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance. I believe meditating on that Scripture, that prayer, would reveal a lot more to those earnestly seeking God's face. It's not a one-size fit all Scripture or prayer. This is where the Holy Spirit comes in, to enable that Rhema Word to speak to us.

Note: The author also uses the prayer as a formula throughout the book:

Page 32
O God and King, please expand my opportunities and my impact in such a way that I touch more lives for Your glory. Let me do more for You!

Page 69
Lord, keep me from making the mistakes I'm most prone to when temptation comes. I confess that what I think is necessary, smart, or personally beneficial is so often only the beautiful wrapping on sin. So please, keep evil far from me!

Page 70
Lord, keep me safe from the pain and grief that sin brings. For the dangers that I can't see, or the ones that I think I can risk because of my experience (pride and carelessness), put up a supernatural barrier. Protect me, Father by your power!

Page 71
Lord, keep me safe from temptations that pull at my emotions and my physical need, that call out to my sense of what I deserve, what I have the "right" to feel and enjoy. Because You are the true source of all that is really life, direct my steps away from all that is not of You.

Why not just read Jabez's prayer -- that actual Scripture - verbatim and meditate on the words?

It's not my intent to be OT; since this book is the basis for the thread, this was on my heart to say. My comments are about the book, not the prayer.

I prayed 3 of these 4 prayers today! I don't know WHAT Adonai did. I had a week's worth of Homeworkd due by 9PM tonight. He supressed my ADHD I had a focus like NEVER before. I got EVERYTHING done. All that is left is a test!!! I was focus. Undistracted. I meant I WAS FOCUSED! Yall are NOT getting what a Miracle this is! I wasn't stressed. I WAS SUPER FOCUSED. I mean. I did what I had to. I wasn't STRESSED! Wow! I AM IN AWE!!!!!! Wow. All Praise due to Adonai! I need to do some bowing down after my test tonight!!! :Grin:

 

[kayte]

I would like the Bible passage condemning those who say worry more about God's will and less about this world and the flesh.

I know when I am blessed, corrected, growing, etc. thanks to Our Father. I was not criticizing the spirit of the post but the book itself.

The Holy Spirit, the Bible and those who also see what I do gives me encouragement. Jesus and the prophets were scoffed at for warning people to seek the Kingdom above this world and self. See to it you have not been deceived. Ask Him if I bare false witness.

BTW, I did not create the CT thread, but continued it nor do I agree with everything I post within it. It is up to others to seek the truth for themselves.
Maybe I should have posted it in the other thread, but every time these books come up, I keep wondering, "Is the Bible and our history not enough?"

Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. ...

'Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone'

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

there is NO ONE rightous...no not one......

I keep wondering..Is the Bible and our history not enough?

big difference sister. between wondering and controlling
every one's path with God while may share commonalities are
as diverse as a thumbprint,and private and ideally respected as such

hth

 

[HeChangedMyName]

This stood out to me from the book, i noticed I made note of it twice before. from page 24

Notice a radical aspect of Jabez's request for blessing: He left it entirely up to God to decide what the blessing would be and where, when and how Jabez would receive them. This kind of radical trust in God's good intentions toward us has nothing in common with the popular gospel that you should ask God for a Cadillac, a six-figure income, or some other material sign that you have found a way to cash in on your connection with Him. Instead, the Jabez blessing focuses like a laser on our wanting for ourselves nothing more and nothing less than what God wants for us.

talk about trust and faith in God! This piggy backs off my favorite scripture Jeremiah 29:11, " For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Whether we know or not, we still need to remain faithful and follow God's plan.

 

[sidney]

This stood out to me from the book, i noticed I made note of it twice before. from page 24



talk about trust and faith in God! This piggy backs off my favorite scripture Jeremiah 29:11, " For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Whether we know or not, we still need to remain faithful and follow God's plan.

I like that praragraph very much! That's a good message HCMN! Thanks for sharing.

 

[PinkPebbles]

HeChangeMyName -

Thank you so much for this thread and bumping the other ones. God has used you in such a mighty way to bump the Jabez threads.

I don't have the book yet but I have my bible and have been praying for myself and interceding on behalf of someone else. God is good! With that said, I'd like to join you ladies in the prayer of Jabez.

 

[Sharpened]

Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. ...

'Let Him Who Is Without Sin Cast the First Stone'

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

there is NO ONE rightous...no not one......


big difference sister. between wondering and controlling
every one's path with God while may share commonalities are
as diverse as a thumbprint,and private and ideally respected as such

hth

Let's analyze the situation:

I posted a link with a critical review of the book with some Bible passages. Why? Anything created by man must be scrutinized, always. You cast the first stone, not me. You have some grievance with me, so you used this thread to air them. You judged me, first, so who has the plank? Roll your emotions out of the way and see what you have done. Praise the Father, the OP and others caught my meaning.

As for what I post, people can PM me for the reasons anytime they wish and they do. Why did you not do the same? Were you hoping others would join in? I suggest we take this to PMs and leave this thread alone.