Say a little prayer for me
That you, God, would bless us indeed!
In 2000 Bruce Wilkinson wrote a book entitled, "The Prayer of Jebez", which became an international bestseller. I remember this because our church at the time, New Life Center in Bakersfied, went through it and many wonderful things happened during this study.
This is by no means a formula for prayer but it is an example of God granting our prayers. I (Angela) was reminded of this little prayer today during my quiet time and I began to pray this prayer for Connection Church, Dale and I, as well as the many Christ-centered Churches in San Luis Obispo. I believe that God has a strategy to pour down His Spirit in this little city and expand our territory! Are you ready? I am!!!
1 Chronicles 4:10 (New King James Version) 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 many not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested.
This little prayer is stuck between a lot of names in the Bible and then all of a sudden the writer jots down a little note about Jabez. I've read this many times and just skipped right on by it but thanks to Mr. Wilkinson he put a spotlight on it and I'm so glad he did. In this one scripture, this one prayer, Jabez is asking for a blessing, expanded influence, protection, and covering!
"Lord Jesus let Your will be done at Connection Church and in San Luis Obispo. Prepare us all for the wonderful blessing, influence, protection, and covering that You will bring. Amen."
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