A Form of Prayer for Backsliders. Every backslider can be restored. It pleased the Lord to draw up for them a form of prayer, which He puts into their mouths, and with which He sends them, that they might present themselves before Him at . The Bible has an answer for us in Matthew 6:33. . How do we approach God in prayer? You are not alone. If He followed through with that promise, wouldnt it be repeated in other situations? We need to recognize and focus in on the stronghold the enemy hasin the backsliders life. Help me see the good in everyone. God immediately brings a conviction of sin upon the sinner's conscience by means of internal guilt. Revelation 20:12 ESV, Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. Guide me back to Your loving arms so I can once again bask in Your light. 2. Father, I pray that every backslider shall return and be restored. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it did not have much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil. Give them the strength to repent, and be willing to accept their repentance. We can pray for God to restore their faith and to trust in Him again. Satan knows exactly what your idols are and he targets them with the greatest of temptations. That they are genuinely repenting and seeking true restoration. I agree I don't deserve it, Lord, but my heart craves you I badly hurt you, and broke your heart. May (he / she / they) know that Jesus is standing at the door and knocking, and may (he / she / they) open the door! Know and see that it is evil and bitter for you to forsake the Lord your God; the fear of me is not in you, declares the Lord God of hosts. cedarministryng@gmail.com, +234 815 574 4752 I know its easy to feel like youre alone and that nobody understands what youre going through. (I/we) know that You are love. Keep your conversation centered on the love of God and yourdesire to see them restored. Let me stand firm in our relationship so that I may be a beacon of hope for others who have lost their way in life.. Pray for a great harvest of testimonies in the aftermath of the convention. When they sin against You (for there is no man who does not sin) and You are angry with them and deliver them to an enemy, so that they take them away captive to the land of the enemy, far off or near; if they take thought in the land where they have been taken captive, and repent and make supplication to You in the land of those who have taken them captive, saying, We have sinned and have committed iniquity, we have acted wickedly; if they return to You with all their heart and with all their soul in the land of their enemies who have taken them captive, and pray to You toward their land which You have given to their fathers, the city which You have chosen, and the house which I have built for Your name; then hear their prayer and their supplication in heaven Your dwelling place, and maintain their cause, and forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all their transgressions which they have transgressed against You, and make them objects of compassion before those who have taken them captive, that they may have compassion on them. When the enemy tries to make you feel unworthy of Gods love because you returned to something you did in the past, ignore him. INDIANA BIBLE COLLEGE | INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Please forgive me for my sins. Deuteronomy 30:19 NLT, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Is He true to His Word? Along with the binding of the stronghold and of the lying comesthe need for a kind word and an act of compassion which everybackslider needs on their road to restoration. I pray that youll bring comfort to those who are hurting today, and that you will help them find the strength they need to keep fighting on their journey toward your love. Luke 10:2 ESV, I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. May __________ confess with (his / her / their) mouth(s) that Jesus is Lord, and believe in (his / her / their) heart(s) that God raised Him from the dead, so that (he is / she is / they are) saved! You have declared that Your arm is not short and You can rescue them, even when they make their beds in hell. Please pray for him even if you don't know him. Wanting to go back to what we previously believed and the warmth of Gods light and love. My soul rots. Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Tears of sadness incessantly drip inside the sinner's soul. But someone can draw back from the truth. Father, We come in humbleness to you. O Lord, wake me up from any form of spiritual slumber in Jesus. I promise to start walking rightly with you. Dont have a holier-than-thou attitude. Isaiah 55:10-11 ESV, Then the LORD said to me, You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares the Lord; I will not be angry forever.. Spencer, IN 47460 Fill me up with Your peace and strength. And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world. He wants your heart cleansed and singularly focused on him. It is easy these days to yearn for peace in our lives as our minds can become overwhelmed by the chaos in the world. __________ (has / have) great peace because (he is / she is / they are) taught of the Lord. Father, Your Word says that no one can come to Jesus unless You draw them, so (I/we) ask You right now that You draw __________ to Jesus. Our hope is in the Lord and the first step is always prayer. How could I do such a thing?God, my promise is that I never ever do such a vile thing again.My repentance is full, thorough, and complete, my LordMy back has turned to Satan and his wicked sister, SinI learned my lesson the hard way, so short-sighted and foolish of meYou told me to confess my sins, so I can be forgivenI stand on your truth, O God, now that my senses have returnedI feel restoration sweeping over me, making me whole againNow, Lord, show me where you're working, so I can lend a handOpen my heart so I can see those who are in needAllow me to produce fruit for your kingdom, just like the old daysThank you, my old Friend, Jesus. This is the place where we need to be. 1 John 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I resist his sinful strategies against me. What fruit then did you have at that time in the things of which you are now ashamed? May __________ confess with (his / her / their) mouth(s) that Jesus is Lord, and believe in (his / her / their) heart(s) that God raised Him from the dead, so that (he is / she is / they are) saved! Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 23. I pray for all the backsliders in this world. My Father, Praise Your Name! We must bind together and restore as many as we canin the spirit of love. Malachi 4:2 ESV, But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. My friend and I have had a disagreement and we are not speaking. Is God Reliable? 6. Proverbs 28:26 NIV, The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none who does good. Theyre broken and they need Gods love to restore them. Help us remember how good it felt to be close to you and doing your will. What happens to the Christian who kneels at her heart's idol and falls into disgrace? Relate with the backsliders in love, not in judgment or condemnation. I dont want to live like this anymore. Its either you go forward or backward. Luke 12:19-21 ESV, And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them,If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Help me to see my own flaws and shortcomings, so that I can recognize them in others. Heal my faithlessness, whatever may be the reason for my backsliding. We have drawn back and, thus, we are not where we are supposed to be, spiritually. Prayer for Repentance and Restoration. Joel 2:12 ESV, For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. of backsliding. For you are the One who promises to comfort those who mourn and bestow upon me a crown of beauty, oil of joy, and a garment of praise. 1 John 1:9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Everything said, is the wrong thing. If you are not born again, you need to give your life to Jesus now. 6:14, I Cor. We come to You because You have the answers that will unite us again. 829-3609 or 876-6819 28:13) 3. +234 803 311 3523 Real Christians often get attacked by satanic forces via temptations directed at the idols of their hearts.God allows such a predicament in his grand plan, because tests of faith reveal hidden idols of the heart. The Scripture says, For the needy shall not always be forgotten; The expectation of the poor shall not perish forever. Have you or a loved one chosen to break a significant sin, such as one of God's abominable sins? When we pray for restoration in our lives, we are telling God that we are done trying to do things on our own and are humbly coming before Him with our burden and asking Him to take control of it. I pray that you will guide me in my walk with you. "Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings." I shall progress and not regress. Formerly, he walked in happy fellowship with Christ; now he's no longer occupied with Him. Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins (James 5:19-20 New King James Version). The answer here is where our hope is. But from there you will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul. You should work and pray for his restoration. Please guide the doctor to make the correct diagnosis and be able to help me. God wants to walk with you and restore you because His mercy is endless. I come with all humility and all my weaknesses to You. Take time to remember what He has done for. Jeremiah 1:12 ESV, Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. 1 John 5:14 ESV, Pray without ceasing. (1 John 1:9). Revelation 5:8 ESV, Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? May __________ know that every person will be judged by You, and that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God! Prayer Keys: How to Pray and Receive Answers (3) Fasting Helps Fasting: it may also help to back your tarrying in his presence with fasting. NC27, Phase AA3, Life is not easy for any Christian. This first step of restoration praying is the acknowledgmentwithin our mind that we have a Biblical directive to restore a personto a right relationship with God. Your Word clearly states that it is impossible for carnal man to please You; but the mind controlled by Your Spirit is life and peace. Deliver me from my backsliding and restore me. Amen. No matter how badly you may have fallen from God, raise your hand and admit it, then allow the Holy Spirit to work within you to bring about a glorious renewal! A cold, dark, lonely heart full of self-pity and self-loathing becomes the new normal for the Christian sinner. I would like to do it in a way that would name you and mention your blog. Backsliding not only dishonors God but it strips the believer of his joy, and leaves him disconsolate and dejected.This was the case with David; he had suffered much, and he feared more; and looking back upon his past experience, he prayed for the return of his joy. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. Gracious God and Father, How perfect are Your ways! Repent today and cry to God to deliver you. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?unless indeed you fail to meet the test! We pray for those who have fallen away from you and have turned their backs on your ways. As 1 Peter 4:8 says, above all things have fervent love for one another, for love will cover a multitude of sins. Bring us back to You so our thoughts can become clear to what Your will is. I have been under a lot of stress and have not been listening to your advice about the money You have given me. 4. The price that Jesus paid for our mistakes is so high that no level of sin could ever overtake it. Godly repentance ( I John 1:9) 2. Show her that you are always with us, even when we dont see or feel it. May these laborers plant and water the seed of Your word in the good soil of __________, and may that seed yield a harvest 30-fold, 60-fold, 100-fold! In Jesus Name, Amen. It they are willing, help them to resist and rebuke whatever beliefs and actions led them to relapsing. He also says that He is the way, the truth, and the life. 1 Timothy 6:10 ESV, And he said to them, The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Remember that day? (I/we) loose your ministering spirits, your strong angels that do Your commands, to help (him / her / them) clearly see the glorious light of the glory of Christ! Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Dear God, I come before You and admit that I have fallen short. I pray that you will help me remember to rely on you, even when things seem hopeless or confusing. 5:11, II Cor. We ask that you would give them an opportunity to be brought back into the fold of your church and into your loving arms. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. We constantly pray for Gods healing power over us. In todays political climate, it can be so easy to fall into sin and temptation and feel that God isnt there for you. The backslider likes the preaching that wouldn't hit the side of a house, while the real disciple is delighted when the truth brings him to his knees. *Renounce your past way of life your relationship with the devil and his works. Isaiah 30:15For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. But you were unwilling. 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