Prayers / Proclamations
Foundational prayers
Prayers every Christ-follower needs in their toolbox.
POWERFUL PROCLAMATIONS
Speak what you believe, and discover new strength.
SALVATION
Almighty God, I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I believe Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on a cross for my sins. I believe You raised Him to life again for my justification. Forgive me of my sins. I forgive everyone who has sinned against me. Jesus, be Lord of my life. I want to serve You as Lord and King. I thank You that I now belong to the family of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
REPENTANCE
Heavenly Father, I have followed You with reluctance and have often complained. I repent. I gladly yield to You and Your invitations in my life. Holy Spirit, help me to learn the ways of God. My desire is to walk in holiness and godliness. Redeem the days I have wasted, and lead me to righteous paths. I want to live in a way that brings honor to Jesus as my Lord and King. In Jesus’ name, amen.
HEALING
Heavenly Father, I thank You that through the blood of Jesus I have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of light. I ask for Your power to bring life to my mortal body today. Give me Your strength and Your healing. Restore my health. Grant me endurance. Direct my path. You are my Life, my Hope, and my Deliverer. In Jesus’ name, amen.
BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Heavenly Father, I read in Your Word (John 20:19-22; Matthew 3:11; John 1:33; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 2:36-39) where You said that I would be baptized with Your Spirit. I come in obedience to that Scripture and ask that You would baptize me with Your Spirit in a powerful way. I thank You for it. I want to yield my life to You and yield myself to You without reservation—without limit, without preconditions—that Your purposes might come forth in me in this generation. Now give me a mighty baptism. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“If you prayed that sincerely, I believe God has baptized you in His Spirit. And if you’re willing, you can pray in your prayer language. So at home, at work, while you’re driving, wherever you are, stay open to that. Make whatever sound you feel like is in your heart.” — Pastor Allen Jackson, page 255, Unleashing the Power of the Holy Spirit
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, forgive me of my sins. I have fallen short of what You created me to be. I acknowledge my rebellion and my sin against You. I’m without excuse. Cleanse me, and I will be clean. Pardon me, and I will be free. I choose to forgive all those with whom I am entangled by unforgiveness and anger. Lord, give me clarity on who I need to forgive, and remind me of situations that caused me hurt that I need to surrender to You. I praise You for what You will do and the freedom that will come to me.
I release these people: _______________. I choose to forgive them, in obedience to You.
I release the following situations to you, and choose to forgive everyone involved with them:___________________.
Lord, when Satan tempts me to revisit these hurts, remind me of this moment, and how I have released them into Your care, Your justice, and Your administration—fully and completely. I trust in You, and I rejoice in my new freedom. All of Satan’s claims against me have been canceled. I am a child of the King. I have been justified, redeemed, sanctified, and now serve the Creator of all things. In Jesus’ name, amen.
NEED A MIRACLE / GOD-EVENT
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are a God who heals, delivers, and restores. Thank You that You bring hope, joy, and peace. Thank You that, through the blood of Jesus, I have been redeemed out of the hand of the enemy and that his power is broken over my life. Where there has been fear and anxiety, I pray in the name of Jesus that it will go, and the peace of God will come into my life giving me a new hope for the future. Where there has been oppression, discouragement, and depression, may it be broken over my life now, in the name of Jesus.
I choose to turn my attention to You and away from my current challenges, to declare that my God is alive, well, and at work on my behalf. I stand in Your presence to say “I believe.” I believe You can bring health to my body, and peace to my mind, and renewal to my soul, and deliverance to my life. You can make a way where the path seems impassible today. I thank You for it, and I trust You for Your very best in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
ANXIETY / FEAR
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and for its truth, power, and authority. Thank You that You love me and that You’ve called me out of the dark into the Kingdom of Your light. Thank You that greater is the Spirit that is within me than any spirit that’s present in this world. I thank You for Your angels that stand guard around us that have been dispatched on behalf of Your people for Your purposes in this generation. Lord, I come to You in Jesus’ name to address the fear in my heart. It’s not a fear You brought. It’s an intimidator; it’s a threat; it’s a presentation apart from the grace and the mercy of the Living God. In Jesus’ name, I speak to that spirit, “You go! Your authority over my life is broken. You have no place in me, no power over me, no authority over me, through the blood of Jesus. With every lie, every intimidating scenario, and every threat—you stop your lies and go, in Jesus’ name! Father, I pray that Your peace will come and that You will give me new understanding, insight, courage, and boldness. I thank You for it. In Jesus’ name, amen.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
Lord, I thank You today for Your goodness and mercy to me. I praise You for the abundance of my life and how You have provided for me. Thank You for my family and friends. Thank You for the freedoms and the liberties I enjoy. Thank You that we have Bibles to read, and that we can gather in public and lift up the name of Jesus without fear of reprisal. Thank You that You have called me, You have delivered me from the kingdom of darkness and brought me into the Kingdom of Your Son. Thank You that You have made it possible that I could be justified, cleansed, acquitted, and set free. Help me to be more aware of Your abiding presence than any challenge, any threat, any need, or any loss. I praise You for it, and give You glory and honor today for the great privilege I have of bearing the name of Jesus. It’s in His name I pray, amen.
REPENT, RENOUNCE & RELEASE
These prayers will guide you through repenting of your sin, renouncing that sin (turning away from it and choosing to follow God’s way), and releasing any hurt you harbor and any people you need to forgive.
Prayer of Repentance and Belief:
Almighty God, I’m a sinner and I need a Savior. Forgive me of my sins. I have ignored Your laws and precepts. I have done as I wanted and not as You commanded. Jesus, be Lord of my life. I will live for Your glory. Holy Spirit, teach me to walk in paths of righteousness. I submit to Your Authority. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayer of Renunciation:
Through the blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven. The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, continually cleanses me from all sin. Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. Through the blood of Jesus, I am justified—made righteous, just as if I’d never sinned. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, Satan has no place in me, no power over me, through the blood of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer of Forgiveness and Release:
Heavenly Father, thank You for forgiving me of my sins. By a decision of my will, I forgive everyone of everything. I release them and relinquish them into Your care. I rejoice in my new freedom. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Now, take that prayer and put names in as the Lord brings people to Your mind. When He reminds You of a scene or an event, perhaps something You have forgotten, say, “Father, I forgive them. I cancel every imagined debt. They don’t owe me anything. I set them free.” As a result, God will bring unimagined freedom to You.
This simple little trilogy of prayers of repenting, renouncing, and releasing—canceling every claim and releasing forgiveness—will bring freedom to You so you can live a completely different kind of life.
OTHER PRAYERS FROM PASTOR ALLEN
BLOOD OF JESUS
Through the blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven.
The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, continually cleanses me from all sin. Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. Through the blood of Jesus, I am justified—made righteous, just as if I’d never sinned. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, Satan has no place in me, no power over me, through the blood of Jesus. Amen.
I AM IN CHRIST
I am a child of the King. Jesus is Lord of my life. I have submitted my will to Him. Through the blood of Jesus, I have been forgiven, justified, sanctified, and delivered from every evil attack. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit — redeemed, cleansed and made whole — through the blood of Jesus. I am not alone. I am not defeated. I need not fear. The One who called me is faithful. I choose to lift my heart and voice in thanks for His grace and mercy to me. The joy of the Lord is my strength! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I CHOOSE TRUTH
My choice is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and to live for His honor. I choose to invest my life, my resources, my energy, and all that I am, in the pursuit of God’s truth. Father, I choose to be led by Your Spirit of Truth. Help me to recognize His leading, to discern His voice, and to understand His direction. I pray I would in no way suppress the truth.
In my home and life, may Your truth have free reign. In Jesus’ name, may godlessness and wickedness be cast out, and may truth be triumphant in my life, and in our land. May Your truth find full expression in my life, my home, and my family. My desire is to walk before You in truth. Wherever my heart is divided, teach me to fear your name.
Direct my steps, that I may obey Your truth and grow up into all You created me to be. I choose to stand firmly with the belt of truth in place in my life.
Thank You for Your truth and the freedom it is bringing into my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WE WILL NOT STOP
God has uniquely blessed us—the best is yet to come. God has heard our prayers. God has healed our bodies. God has restored our marriages. God has protected our children. God has delivered us from oppression. We live in a season of shaking. God is shaking the earth. He is restoring the Jewish people and purifying His Church. If we look at the things that can be shaken, we will be filled with terror. If we look at the eternal Kingdom of our Lord, we will be filled with anticipation. Our determination as we gather today is to declare before one another and Almighty God: WE WILL NOT STOP.
We are not satisfied. We are not distracted. We are not weary in doing good. We are not discouraged. We have our eyes on the cross and our hearts set on the prize. We believe the One who promised is faithful. We believe the Holy Spirit is our Helper. We believe that what we ask in Jesus’ name, our Father provides. We believe that the King of kings is returning to the earth in all of His glory—and we intend to be about His business until that moment in time. WE WILL NOT STOP.
We have cast our lot with the Prince of Peace. We have yielded our will to the Lord of lords. We are servants of the King. We reflect the beauty of the Lily of the Valley. We stand in the strength of the Lion of Judah. We live in health through the Great Physician. Our needs are met because He is our Abundance. We know our path because we follow the Great Shepherd. We are participants in the Kingdom of God because we found THE Door. We are righteous because of His sacrifice. We have taken hold of true life because He is risen. His name is Jesus of Nazareth—He is Christ, our Lord, and our King. WE WILL NOT STOP.
We believe the Church is His Body. We have been commissioned by the King. Our presence on Planet Earth is ordained by Almighty God. We are empowered by the Spirit of the Living God. The angels are ministering spirits sent forth on our behalf. Our reward is sure. Our inheritance is unfading. Our treasure is secure—it will not diminish. Our role is pivotal. Our faithfulness is required. Together we stand, united in heart and purpose, to accomplish the purposes of God in our generation. WE WILL NOT STOP
We know not all will go with us. We recognize the journey is long—there is a price to pay. We are aware of an adversary. We wrestle with the inconsistency of our own hearts. We see many temptations. We weep for the pain and suffering around us. Our plans are made. Our course is charted. Our heart is fixed. The One who promised is faithful. The One who called us will deliver us to our destination. The Author of our faith is also the completer of our story. His strength is sufficient. His wisdom is transcendent. His watchfulness is flawless. His presence is permanent. His joy is our strength. WE WILL NOT STOP.
GOD'S FAITHFULNESS
I will praise the Lord with all that is within me, I will praise the Lord in my thoughts, with my words and with my actions. His benefits are magnificent, may I never forget a single one! He pardons all my iniquities, He heals all my diseases, He redeems my life from the pit, He crowns me with lovingkindness and compassion, He satisfies my years with good, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 103:1–5 (NASB95®))
Lord, you have chosen my time & location; You and you alone secure my life. Circumstances have fallen for me in pleasant places; God has reserved for me a delightful inheritance. I will praise the Lord, he counsels me even as I walk through dark places. I have set my attention on the Lord, God’s abiding presence ensures I will not be shaken.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 16:5–8 (NIV84®))
The Lord contends with those who contend with me, He fights against those who fight against me. The Lord defends my life with weapons which exceed my strength. I will declare to all, the Lord is my salvation. May those who seek my demise be without favor and their schemes exposed. Those who plan for my failure will be turned back in disappointment. May the angel of the Lord disperse them, may their path be uncertain and difficult, the angel of the Lord pursuing them. My God is faithful! (Psalm 35:1–6 (NIV84®))
Heavenly Father, teach me to invest my days for good; Grant me an understanding heart, filled with your wisdom. I am frail, look upon your servant with compassion. May I be satisfied by your presence and great love, my heart filled with joy and gladness all of my days. May my celebrations of victories you provide greatly exceed the losses I grieve. Open my eyes to see your great wonders, may my children experience your majestic glory. Let the favor of Almighty God rest upon me; In your great strength establish me, only you can ensure the future.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 90:12–17 (NIV84®))
I will not put my trust in leaders chosen only by people, I know that mere humans cannot solve my problems. Apart from God’s Spirit I am only dust, I am blessed because the God of Jacob helps me. My hope is secure in Almighty God, the One who made the heaven and the earth, The sea, and everything in them — The Lord, who is always faithful and never fails. He upholds my cause, even when I am overwhelmed, He sustains me, caring for all my needs. The Lords brings freedom from every form of bondage, The Lord enables me to see. The Lord promotes those who are humble. The Lord loves the upright. The Lord watches over all, He sustains those with no advocate, But He resists the wicked. The Lord reigns forever, God over His people — of all generations. Praise the Lord.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 146:3–10 (NIV84®))
Foundational prayers
Prayers every Christ-follower needs in their toolbox.
SALVATION
Almighty God, I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I believe Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on a cross for my sins. I believe You raised Him to life again for my justification. Forgive me of my sins. I forgive everyone who has sinned against me. Jesus, be Lord of my life. I want to serve You as Lord and King. I thank You that I now belong to the family of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
REPENTANCE
Heavenly Father, I have followed You with reluctance and have often complained. I repent. I gladly yield to You and Your invitations in my life. Holy Spirit, help me to learn the ways of God. My desire is to walk in holiness and godliness. Redeem the days I have wasted, and lead me to righteous paths. I want to live in a way that brings honor to Jesus as my Lord and King. In Jesus’ name, amen.
HEALING
Heavenly Father, I thank You that through the blood of Jesus I have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of light. I ask for Your power to bring life to my mortal body today. Give me Your strength and Your healing. Restore my health. Grant me endurance. Direct my path. You are my Life, my Hope, and my Deliverer. In Jesus’ name, amen.
BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Heavenly Father, I read in Your Word (John 20:19-22; Matthew 3:11; John 1:33; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 2:36-39) where You said that I would be baptized with Your Spirit. I come in obedience to that Scripture and ask that You would baptize me with Your Spirit in a powerful way. I thank You for it. I want to yield my life to You and yield myself to You without reservation—without limit, without preconditions—that Your purposes might come forth in me in this generation. Now give me a mighty baptism. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“If you prayed that sincerely, I believe God has baptized you in His Spirit. And if you’re willing, you can pray in your prayer language. So at home, at work, while you’re driving, wherever you are, stay open to that. Make whatever sound you feel like is in your heart.” — Pastor Allen Jackson, page 255, Unleashing the Power of the Holy Spirit
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, forgive me of my sins. I have fallen short of what You created me to be. I acknowledge my rebellion and my sin against You. I’m without excuse. Cleanse me, and I will be clean. Pardon me, and I will be free. I choose to forgive all those with whom I am entangled by unforgiveness and anger. Lord, give me clarity on who I need to forgive, and remind me of situations that caused me hurt that I need to surrender to You. I praise You for what You will do and the freedom that will come to me.
I release these people: _______________. I choose to forgive them, in obedience to You.
I release the following situations to you, and choose to forgive everyone involved with them:___________________.
Lord, when Satan tempts me to revisit these hurts, remind me of this moment, and how I have released them into Your care, Your justice, and Your administration—fully and completely. I trust in You, and I rejoice in my new freedom. All of Satan’s claims against me have been canceled. I am a child of the King. I have been justified, redeemed, sanctified, and now serve the Creator of all things. In Jesus’ name, amen.
NEED A MIRACLE / GOD-EVENT
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are a God who heals, delivers, and restores. Thank You that You bring hope, joy, and peace. Thank You that, through the blood of Jesus, I have been redeemed out of the hand of the enemy and that his power is broken over my life. Where there has been fear and anxiety, I pray in the name of Jesus that it will go, and the peace of God will come into my life giving me a new hope for the future. Where there has been oppression, discouragement, and depression, may it be broken over my life now, in the name of Jesus.
I choose to turn my attention to You and away from my current challenges, to declare that my God is alive, well, and at work on my behalf. I stand in Your presence to say “I believe.” I believe You can bring health to my body, and peace to my mind, and renewal to my soul, and deliverance to my life. You can make a way where the path seems impassible today. I thank You for it, and I trust You for Your very best in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
ANXIETY / FEAR
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and for its truth, power, and authority. Thank You that You love me and that You’ve called me out of the dark into the Kingdom of Your light. Thank You that greater is the Spirit that is within me than any spirit that’s present in this world. I thank You for Your angels that stand guard around us that have been dispatched on behalf of Your people for Your purposes in this generation. Lord, I come to You in Jesus’ name to address the fear in my heart. It’s not a fear You brought. It’s an intimidator; it’s a threat; it’s a presentation apart from the grace and the mercy of the Living God. In Jesus’ name, I speak to that spirit, “You go! Your authority over my life is broken. You have no place in me, no power over me, no authority over me, through the blood of Jesus. With every lie, every intimidating scenario, and every threat—you stop your lies and go, in Jesus’ name! Father, I pray that Your peace will come and that You will give me new understanding, insight, courage, and boldness. I thank You for it. In Jesus’ name, amen.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
Lord, I thank You today for Your goodness and mercy to me. I praise You for the abundance of my life and how You have provided for me. Thank You for my family and friends. Thank You for the freedoms and the liberties I enjoy. Thank You that we have Bibles to read, and that we can gather in public and lift up the name of Jesus without fear of reprisal. Thank You that You have called me, You have delivered me from the kingdom of darkness and brought me into the Kingdom of Your Son. Thank You that You have made it possible that I could be justified, cleansed, acquitted, and set free. Help me to be more aware of Your abiding presence than any challenge, any threat, any need, or any loss. I praise You for it, and give You glory and honor today for the great privilege I have of bearing the name of Jesus. It’s in His name I pray, amen.
REPENT, RENOUNCE & RELEASE
These prayers will guide you through repenting of your sin, renouncing that sin (turning away from it and choosing to follow God’s way), and releasing any hurt you harbor and any people you need to forgive.
Prayer of Repentance and Belief:
Almighty God, I’m a sinner and I need a Savior. Forgive me of my sins. I have ignored Your laws and precepts. I have done as I wanted and not as You commanded. Jesus, be Lord of my life. I will live for Your glory. Holy Spirit, teach me to walk in paths of righteousness. I submit to Your Authority. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayer of Renunciation:
Through the blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven. The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, continually cleanses me from all sin. Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. Through the blood of Jesus, I am justified—made righteous, just as if I’d never sinned. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, Satan has no place in me, no power over me, through the blood of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer of Forgiveness and Release:
Heavenly Father, thank You for forgiving me of my sins. By a decision of my will, I forgive everyone of everything. I release them and relinquish them into Your care. I rejoice in my new freedom. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Now, take that prayer and put names in as the Lord brings people to Your mind. When He reminds You of a scene or an event, perhaps something You have forgotten, say, “Father, I forgive them. I cancel every imagined debt. They don’t owe me anything. I set them free.” As a result, God will bring unimagined freedom to You.
This simple little trilogy of prayers of repenting, renouncing, and releasing—canceling every claim and releasing forgiveness—will bring freedom to You so you can live a completely different kind of life.
OTHER PRAYERS FROM PASTOR ALLEN
POWERFUL PROCLAMATIONS
Speak what you believe, and discover new strength.
BLOOD OF JESUS
Through the blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven.
The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, continually cleanses me from all sin. Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. Through the blood of Jesus, I am justified—made righteous, just as if I’d never sinned. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, Satan has no place in me, no power over me, through the blood of Jesus. Amen.
I AM IN CHRIST
I am a child of the King. Jesus is Lord of my life. I have submitted my will to Him. Through the blood of Jesus, I have been forgiven, justified, sanctified, and delivered from every evil attack. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit — redeemed, cleansed and made whole — through the blood of Jesus. I am not alone. I am not defeated. I need not fear. The One who called me is faithful. I choose to lift my heart and voice in thanks for His grace and mercy to me. The joy of the Lord is my strength! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I CHOOSE TRUTH
My choice is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and to live for His honor. I choose to invest my life, my resources, my energy, and all that I am, in the pursuit of God’s truth. Father, I choose to be led by Your Spirit of Truth. Help me to recognize His leading, to discern His voice, and to understand His direction. I pray I would in no way suppress the truth.
In my home and life, may Your truth have free reign. In Jesus’ name, may godlessness and wickedness be cast out, and may truth be triumphant in my life, and in our land. May Your truth find full expression in my life, my home, and my family. My desire is to walk before You in truth. Wherever my heart is divided, teach me to fear your name.
Direct my steps, that I may obey Your truth and grow up into all You created me to be. I choose to stand firmly with the belt of truth in place in my life.
Thank You for Your truth and the freedom it is bringing into my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WE WILL NOT STOP
God has uniquely blessed us—the best is yet to come. God has heard our prayers. God has healed our bodies. God has restored our marriages. God has protected our children. God has delivered us from oppression. We live in a season of shaking. God is shaking the earth. He is restoring the Jewish people and purifying His Church. If we look at the things that can be shaken, we will be filled with terror. If we look at the eternal Kingdom of our Lord, we will be filled with anticipation. Our determination as we gather today is to declare before one another and Almighty God: WE WILL NOT STOP.
We are not satisfied. We are not distracted. We are not weary in doing good. We are not discouraged. We have our eyes on the cross and our hearts set on the prize. We believe the One who promised is faithful. We believe the Holy Spirit is our Helper. We believe that what we ask in Jesus’ name, our Father provides. We believe that the King of kings is returning to the earth in all of His glory—and we intend to be about His business until that moment in time. WE WILL NOT STOP.
We have cast our lot with the Prince of Peace. We have yielded our will to the Lord of lords. We are servants of the King. We reflect the beauty of the Lily of the Valley. We stand in the strength of the Lion of Judah. We live in health through the Great Physician. Our needs are met because He is our Abundance. We know our path because we follow the Great Shepherd. We are participants in the Kingdom of God because we found THE Door. We are righteous because of His sacrifice. We have taken hold of true life because He is risen. His name is Jesus of Nazareth—He is Christ, our Lord, and our King. WE WILL NOT STOP.
We believe the Church is His Body. We have been commissioned by the King. Our presence on Planet Earth is ordained by Almighty God. We are empowered by the Spirit of the Living God. The angels are ministering spirits sent forth on our behalf. Our reward is sure. Our inheritance is unfading. Our treasure is secure—it will not diminish. Our role is pivotal. Our faithfulness is required. Together we stand, united in heart and purpose, to accomplish the purposes of God in our generation. WE WILL NOT STOP
We know not all will go with us. We recognize the journey is long—there is a price to pay. We are aware of an adversary. We wrestle with the inconsistency of our own hearts. We see many temptations. We weep for the pain and suffering around us. Our plans are made. Our course is charted. Our heart is fixed. The One who promised is faithful. The One who called us will deliver us to our destination. The Author of our faith is also the completer of our story. His strength is sufficient. His wisdom is transcendent. His watchfulness is flawless. His presence is permanent. His joy is our strength. WE WILL NOT STOP.
GOD'S FAITHFULNESS
I will praise the Lord with all that is within me,
I will praise the Lord in my thoughts, with my words and with my actions. His benefits are magnificent, may I never forget a single one!
He pardons all my iniquities, He heals all my diseases,
He redeems my life from the pit,
He crowns me with lovingkindness and compassion,
He satisfies my years with good, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle. My God is faithful! (Psalm 103:1–5 (NASB95®))
Lord, you have chosen my time & location; You and you alone secure my life.
Circumstances have fallen for me in pleasant places; God has reserved for me a delightful inheritance. I will praise the Lord, he counsels me even as I walk through dark places.
I have set my attention on the Lord, God’s abiding presence ensures I will not be shaken. My God is faithful! (Psalm 16:5–8 (NIV84®))
The Lord contends with those who contend with me, He fights against those who fight against me.
The Lord defends my life with weapons which exceed my strength. I will declare to all, the Lord is my salvation. May those who seek my demise be without favor and their schemes exposed.
Those who plan for my failure will be turned back in disappointment.
May the angel of the Lord disperse them, may their path be uncertain and difficult, the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 35:1–6 (NIV84®))
Heavenly Father, teach me to invest my days for good; Grant me an understanding heart, filled with your wisdom.
I am frail, look upon your servant with compassion.
May I be satisfied by your presence and great love, my heart filled with joy and gladness all of my days. May my celebrations of victories you provide greatly exceed the losses I grieve.
Open my eyes to see your great wonders, may my children experience your majestic glory. Let the favor of Almighty God rest upon me; In your great strength establish me, only you can ensure the future.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 90:12–17 (NIV84®))
I will not put my trust in leaders chosen only by people, I know that mere humans cannot solve my problems. Apart from God’s Spirit I am only dust, I am blessed because the God of Jacob helps me. My hope is secure in Almighty God, the One who made the heaven and the earth,
The sea, and everything in them —
The Lord, who is always faithful and never fails.
He upholds my cause, even when I am overwhelmed, He sustains me, caring for all my needs. The Lords brings freedom from every form of bondage.
The Lord enables me to see.
The Lord promotes those who are humble.
The Lord loves the upright.
The Lord watches over all,
He sustains those with no advocate,
But He resists the wicked.
The Lord reigns forever, God over His people —of all generations.
Praise the Lord.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 146:3–10 (NIV84®))
Foundational prayers
Prayers every Christ-follower needs in their toolbox.
SALVATION
Almighty God, I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I believe Jesus is Your Son, and that He died on a cross for my sins. I believe You raised Him to life again for my justification. Forgive me of my sins. I forgive everyone who has sinned against me. Jesus, be Lord of my life. I want to serve You as Lord and King. I thank You that I now belong to the family of God. In Jesus’ name, amen.
REPENTANCE
Heavenly Father, I have followed You with reluctance and have often complained. I repent. I gladly yield to You and Your invitations in my life. Holy Spirit, help me to learn the ways of God. My desire is to walk in holiness and godliness. Redeem the days I have wasted, and lead me to righteous paths. I want to live in a way that brings honor to Jesus as my Lord and King. In Jesus’ name, amen.
HEALING
Heavenly Father, I thank You that through the blood of Jesus I have been delivered from the kingdom of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of light. I ask for Your power to bring life to my mortal body today. Give me Your strength and Your healing. Restore my health. Grant me endurance. Direct my path. You are my Life, my Hope, and my Deliverer. In Jesus’ name, amen.
BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Heavenly Father, I read in Your Word (John 20:19-22; Matthew 3:11; John 1:33; Acts 1:4-5; Acts 2:36-39) where You said that I would be baptized with Your Spirit. I come in obedience to that Scripture and ask that You would baptize me with Your Spirit in a powerful way. I thank You for it. I want to yield my life to You and yield myself to You without reservation—without limit, without preconditions—that Your purposes might come forth in me in this generation. Now give me a mighty baptism. In Jesus’ name, amen.
“If you prayed that sincerely, I believe God has baptized you in His Spirit. And if you’re willing, you can pray in your prayer language. So at home, at work, while you’re driving, wherever you are, stay open to that. Make whatever sound you feel like is in your heart.” — Pastor Allen Jackson, page 255, Unleashing the Power of the Holy Spirit
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, forgive me of my sins. I have fallen short of what You created me to be. I acknowledge my rebellion and my sin against You. I’m without excuse. Cleanse me, and I will be clean. Pardon me, and I will be free. I choose to forgive all those with whom I am entangled by unforgiveness and anger. Lord, give me clarity on who I need to forgive, and remind me of situations that caused me hurt that I need to surrender to You. I praise You for what You will do and the freedom that will come to me.
I release these people: _______________. I choose to forgive them, in obedience to You.
I release the following situations to you, and choose to forgive everyone involved with them:___________________.
Lord, when Satan tempts me to revisit these hurts, remind me of this moment, and how I have released them into Your care, Your justice, and Your administration—fully and completely. I trust in You, and I rejoice in my new freedom. All of Satan’s claims against me have been canceled. I am a child of the King. I have been justified, redeemed, sanctified, and now serve the Creator of all things. In Jesus’ name, amen.
NEED A MIRACLE / GOD-EVENT
Heavenly Father, thank You that You are a God who heals, delivers, and restores. Thank You that You bring hope, joy, and peace. Thank You that, through the blood of Jesus, I have been redeemed out of the hand of the enemy and that his power is broken over my life. Where there has been fear and anxiety, I pray in the name of Jesus that it will go, and the peace of God will come into my life giving me a new hope for the future. Where there has been oppression, discouragement, and depression, may it be broken over my life now, in the name of Jesus.
I choose to turn my attention to You and away from my current challenges, to declare that my God is alive, well, and at work on my behalf. I stand in Your presence to say “I believe.” I believe You can bring health to my body, and peace to my mind, and renewal to my soul, and deliverance to my life. You can make a way where the path seems impassible today. I thank You for it, and I trust You for Your very best in my life. In Jesus’ name, amen.
ANXIETY / FEAR
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word and for its truth, power, and authority. Thank You that You love me and that You’ve called me out of the dark into the Kingdom of Your light. Thank You that greater is the Spirit that is within me than any spirit that’s present in this world. I thank You for Your angels that stand guard around us that have been dispatched on behalf of Your people for Your purposes in this generation. Lord, I come to You in Jesus’ name to address the fear in my heart. It’s not a fear You brought. It’s an intimidator; it’s a threat; it’s a presentation apart from the grace and the mercy of the Living God. In Jesus’ name, I speak to that spirit, “You go! Your authority over my life is broken. You have no place in me, no power over me, no authority over me, through the blood of Jesus. With every lie, every intimidating scenario, and every threat—you stop your lies and go, in Jesus’ name! Father, I pray that Your peace will come and that You will give me new understanding, insight, courage, and boldness. I thank You for it. In Jesus’ name, amen.
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING
Lord, I thank You today for Your goodness and mercy to me. I praise You for the abundance of my life and how You have provided for me. Thank You for my family and friends. Thank You for the freedoms and the liberties I enjoy. Thank You that we have Bibles to read, and that we can gather in public and lift up the name of Jesus without fear of reprisal. Thank You that You have called me, You have delivered me from the kingdom of darkness and brought me into the Kingdom of Your Son. Thank You that You have made it possible that I could be justified, cleansed, acquitted, and set free. Help me to be more aware of Your abiding presence than any challenge, any threat, any need, or any loss. I praise You for it, and give You glory and honor today for the great privilege I have of bearing the name of Jesus. It’s in His name I pray, amen.
REPENT, RENOUNCE & RELEASE
These prayers will guide you through repenting of your sin, renouncing that sin (turning away from it and choosing to follow God’s way), and releasing any hurt you harbor and any people you need to forgive.
Prayer of Repentance and Belief:
Almighty God, I’m a sinner and I need a Savior. Forgive me of my sins. I have ignored Your laws and precepts. I have done as I wanted and not as You commanded. Jesus, be Lord of my life. I will live for Your glory. Holy Spirit, teach me to walk in paths of righteousness. I submit to Your Authority. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Prayer of Renunciation:
Through the blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven. The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, continually cleanses me from all sin. Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. Through the blood of Jesus, I am justified—made righteous, just as if I’d never sinned. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, Satan has no place in me, no power over me, through the blood of Jesus. Amen.
Prayer of Forgiveness and Release:
Heavenly Father, thank You for forgiving me of my sins. By a decision of my will, I forgive everyone of everything. I release them and relinquish them into Your care. I rejoice in my new freedom. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Now, take that prayer and put names in as the Lord brings people to Your mind. When He reminds You of a scene or an event, perhaps something You have forgotten, say, “Father, I forgive them. I cancel every imagined debt. They don’t owe me anything. I set them free.” As a result, God will bring unimagined freedom to You.
This simple little trilogy of prayers of repenting, renouncing, and releasing—canceling every claim and releasing forgiveness—will bring freedom to You so you can live a completely different kind of life.
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BLOOD OF JESUS
Through the blood of Jesus, I am redeemed out of the hand of the devil. Through the blood of Jesus, all my sins are forgiven.
The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, continually cleanses me from all sin. Through the blood of Jesus, I am sanctified, made holy, set apart to God. Through the blood of Jesus, I am justified—made righteous, just as if I’d never sinned. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, redeemed, cleansed by the blood of Jesus. Therefore, Satan has no place in me, no power over me, through the blood of Jesus. Amen.
I AM IN CHRIST
I am a child of the King. Jesus is Lord of my life. I have submitted my will to Him. Through the blood of Jesus, I have been forgiven, justified, sanctified, and delivered from every evil attack. My body is a temple of the Holy Spirit — redeemed, cleansed and made whole — through the blood of Jesus. I am not alone. I am not defeated. I need not fear. The One who called me is faithful. I choose to lift my heart and voice in thanks for His grace and mercy to me. The joy of the Lord is my strength! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I CHOOSE TRUTH
My choice is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and to live for His honor. I choose to invest my life, my resources, my energy, and all that I am, in the pursuit of God’s truth. Father, I choose to be led by Your Spirit of Truth. Help me to recognize His leading, to discern His voice, and to understand His direction. I pray I would in no way suppress the truth.
In my home and life, may Your truth have free reign. In Jesus’ name, may godlessness and wickedness be cast out, and may truth be triumphant in my life, and in our land. May Your truth find full expression in my life, my home, and my family. My desire is to walk before You in truth. Wherever my heart is divided, teach me to fear your name.
Direct my steps, that I may obey Your truth and grow up into all You created me to be. I choose to stand firmly with the belt of truth in place in my life.
Thank You for Your truth and the freedom it is bringing into my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WE WILL NOT STOP
God has uniquely blessed us—the best is yet to come. God has heard our prayers. God has healed our bodies. God has restored our marriages. God has protected our children. God has delivered us from oppression. We live in a season of shaking. God is shaking the earth. He is restoring the Jewish people and purifying His Church. If we look at the things that can be shaken, we will be filled with terror. If we look at the eternal Kingdom of our Lord, we will be filled with anticipation. Our determination as we gather today is to declare before one another and Almighty God: WE WILL NOT STOP.
We are not satisfied. We are not distracted. We are not weary in doing good. We are not discouraged. We have our eyes on the cross and our hearts set on the prize. We believe the One who promised is faithful. We believe the Holy Spirit is our Helper. We believe that what we ask in Jesus’ name, our Father provides. We believe that the King of kings is returning to the earth in all of His glory—and we intend to be about His business until that moment in time. WE WILL NOT STOP.
We have cast our lot with the Prince of Peace. We have yielded our will to the Lord of lords. We are servants of the King. We reflect the beauty of the Lily of the Valley. We stand in the strength of the Lion of Judah. We live in health through the Great Physician. Our needs are met because He is our Abundance. We know our path because we follow the Great Shepherd. We are participants in the Kingdom of God because we found THE Door. We are righteous because of His sacrifice. We have taken hold of true life because He is risen. His name is Jesus of Nazareth—He is Christ, our Lord, and our King. WE WILL NOT STOP.
We believe the Church is His Body. We have been commissioned by the King. Our presence on Planet Earth is ordained by Almighty God. We are empowered by the Spirit of the Living God. The angels are ministering spirits sent forth on our behalf. Our reward is sure. Our inheritance is unfading. Our treasure is secure—it will not diminish. Our role is pivotal. Our faithfulness is required. Together we stand, united in heart and purpose, to accomplish the purposes of God in our generation. WE WILL NOT STOP
We know not all will go with us. We recognize the journey is long—there is a price to pay. We are aware of an adversary. We wrestle with the inconsistency of our own hearts. We see many temptations. We weep for the pain and suffering around us. Our plans are made. Our course is charted. Our heart is fixed. The One who promised is faithful. The One who called us will deliver us to our destination. The Author of our faith is also the completer of our story. His strength is sufficient. His wisdom is transcendent. His watchfulness is flawless. His presence is permanent. His joy is our strength. WE WILL NOT STOP.
GOD'S FAITHFULNESS
I will praise the Lord with all that is within me, I will praise the Lord in my thoughts, with my words and with my actions. His benefits are magnificent, may I never forget a single one!
He pardons all my iniquities, He heals all my diseases, He redeems my life from the pit, He crowns me with lovingkindness and compassion, He satisfies my years with good, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle. My God is faithful! (Psalm 103:1–5 (NASB95®))
Lord, you have chosen my time & location; You and you alone secure my life. Circumstances have fallen for me in pleasant places; God has reserved for me a delightful inheritance. I will praise the Lord, he counsels me even as I walk through dark places. I have set my attention on the Lord, God’s abiding presence ensures I will not be shaken.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 16:5–8 (NIV84®))
The Lord contends with those who contend with me, He fights against those who fight against me. The Lord defends my life with weapons which exceed my strength. I will declare to all, the Lord is my salvation. May those who seek my demise be without favor and their schemes exposed. Those who plan for my failure will be turned back in disappointment. May the angel of the Lord disperse them, may their path be uncertain and difficult, the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
My God is faithful! (Psalm 35:1–6 (NIV84®))
Heavenly Father, teach me to invest my days for good; Grant me an understanding heart, filled with your wisdom. I am frail, look upon your servant with compassion. May I be satisfied by your presence and great love, my heart filled with joy and gladness all of my days. May my celebrations of victories you provide greatly exceed the losses I grieve. Open my eyes to see your great wonders, may my children experience your majestic glory. Let the favor of Almighty God rest upon me; In your great strength establish me, only you can ensure the future. My God is faithful! (Psalm 90:12–17 (NIV84®))
I will not put my trust in leaders chosen only by people, I know that mere humans cannot solve my problems. Apart from God’s Spirit I am only dust, I am blessed because the God of Jacob helps me. My hope is secure in Almighty God, the One who made the heaven and the earth, The sea, and everything in them — The Lord, who is always faithful and never fails.
He upholds my cause, even when I am overwhelmed, He sustains me, caring for all my needs. The Lords brings freedom from every form of bondage, The Lord enables me to see. The Lord promotes those who are humble. The Lord loves the upright. The Lord watches over all, He sustains those with no advocate, But He resists the wicked. The Lord reigns forever, God over His people — of all generations. Praise the Lord. My God is faithful! (Psalm 146:3–10 (NIV84®))