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Pray for God’s Grace to Fortify you Against Everything Evil

Petition 3.11 | NASB

I must pray for the grace of God, and all the kind and powerful influences and operations of that grace.

I draw near to the throne of grace, so that I may receive not only mercy to pardon, but grace to help in every time of need: Hebrews 4:16(NASB) grace for seasonable help.

From the fullness that is in Jesus Christ (in whom it was the Father’s good pleasure for all the fullness to dwell), Colossians 1:19(NASB) let me receive, and grace upon grace. John 1:16(NASB)

I must pray for grace to fortify me against every evil thought, word, and work. Having been earnest for the removing of the guilt of sin, that I may not die for it as a crime, I must be no less earnest for the breaking of the power of sin, that I may not die by it as a disease, but that it may be mortified in me.

O let no sin be master over me, because I am not under law but under grace. Romans 6:14(NASB)

Let the flesh be crucified in me, with its passions and desires; Galatians 5:24(NASB) that walking by the Spirit, I may not carry out the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16(NASB)

Let my old self be crucified with Christ, in order that my body of sin might be done away with, so that I may no longer be a slave to sin. Romans 6:6(NASB) And do not let sin reign in my mortal body (in my immortal soul) so that I should obey its lusts; Romans 6:12(NASB) but having been freed from sin, let me become a slave of righteousness. Romans 6:18(NASB)

Let the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus set me free from the law of sin and death. Romans 8:2(NASB)

Give me grace to lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, Ephesians 4:22(NASB) that I may put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. Ephesians 4:24(NASB)

Let the world be crucified to me, and I to the world, by the cross of Christ. Galatians 6:14(NASB)

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Pray for a Well-Grounded Peace of Conscience

Petition 3.10 | NASB

That I may have a well-grounded peace of conscience, a holy security and serenity of mind arising from a sense of my justification before God and a good work wrought in me.

The Lord of peace Himself continually grant me peace, all peace, in every circumstance: 2 Thessalonians 3:16(NASB) That peace which Jesus Christ has left with His people, which He gives to me; such a peace as the world can neither give nor take away; such a peace as that my heart may not be troubled nor fearful. John 14:27(NASB)

Let the work of righteousness in my soul be peace, and the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17(NASB)

Speak peace to Your people, to Your godly ones, and let them not turn back to folly. Psalm 85:8(NASB)

O create the praise of the lips, Peace, peace to those who are far and to those who are near; and restore comfort to Your mourners. Isaiah 57:18-19(NASB)

Where the sons of peace are, let Your peace find them out and rest on them. Luke 10:6(NASB)

Let me hear Your lovingkindness and taste the kindness of the Lord, 1 Peter 2:3(NASB) for I trust in You. Psalm 143:8(NASB)

Let the peace of God, which passes all comprehension, guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus; Philippians 4:7(NASB) and let that peace rule in my heart, to which I have been called. Colossians 3:15(NASB)

Now may the God of hope fill me with all joy and peace in believing, so that I will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13(NASB)

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Pray for a Sense of Assurance

Petition 3.9 | NASB

I must pray for the comfortable sense of my reconciliation to God and my acceptance with Him.

That I may have some evidence of the pardon of my sins and of my adoption.

O let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones which sin has broken rejoice. Psalm 51:8(NASB)

Say to each of your children, “Take courage, Son, Daughter; your sins are forgiven.” Matthew 9:2(NASB)

Let the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse my conscience from dead works to serve You, the living God. Hebrews 9:14(NASB)

Let Your Spirit testify with my spirit that I am a child of God, and if a child, an heir also, an heir of God and a fellow heir with Christ. Romans 8:16-17(NASB)

Say to my soul, “I am Your salvation.” Psalm 35:3(NASB)

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Pray for Reconciliation with God that you may Have His Blessing and Abiding Presence

Petition 3.8 | NASB

That I may have the blessing of God.

O God, be gracious to me and bless me and cause Your face to shine upon me; Psalm 67:1(NASB) yes, let God, my God, give me His blessing. Psalm 67:6(NASB)

May the LORD, He who made heaven and earth, bless me from Zion; Psalm 134:3(NASB) bless me with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 1:3(NASB)

O that You would bless me indeed! 1 Chronicles 4:10(NASB) Command the blessing upon me, even life forever; Psalm 133:3(NASB) for You, O LORD, bless, and it shall be blessed. 1 Chronicles 17:27(NASB)

Let me receive a blessing from the LORD, even righteousness from the God of my salvation. Psalm 24:5(NASB)

Do You have only one blessing? Indeed, You have many blessings! Bless me, even me also, O my Father; Genesis 27:38(NASB) yes, let the blessing of Abraham come to me, which comes to the Gentiles through faith; Galatians 3:14(NASB) and the blessing of Jacob, for I will not let You go unless You bless me. Genesis 32:26(NASB)

That I may have the presence of God with me.

If Your presence does not go with me, do not lead me up from here; Exodus 33:15(NASB) never desert me, never forsake me. Hebrews 13:5(NASB)

O do not cast me away from Your presence or take Your Holy Spirit from me; Psalm 51:11(NASB) but let me always dwell with the upright in Your presence. Psalm 140:13(NASB)

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Pray for Reconciliation with God that you may be in Covenant with Him and Know His Favor

Petition 3.7 | NASB

That I may be taken into covenant with God and admitted into a relationship with Him.

Be to me a God, and take me as one who belongs to You, as one who is counted among Your people; Hebrews 8:10(NASB) and make me volunteer freely in the day of Your power, Psalm 110:3(NASB) though I am no longer worthy to be called Your son. Luke 15:19(NASB) For how would You set me, who has been rebellious, among Your sons, and give me the pleasant land? But You have said that I shall call You, My Father, and not turn away from following You. Jeremiah 3:19(NASB) Shall I not therefore from this time call to You, “My Father, You are the friend of my youth”? Jeremiah 3:4(NASB)

Lord, I hold fast Your covenant; Isaiah 56:4(NASB) to You I join myself in an everlasting covenant; Jeremiah 50:5(NASB) O that You would make me to pass under the rod and bring me into the bond of the covenant, Ezekiel 20:37(NASB) that I may become Yours. Ezekiel 16:8(NASB)

Make an everlasting covenant with me, according to the faithful mercies shown to David. Isaiah 55:3(NASB)

That I may have the favor of God and an interest in His special love.

I seek Your favor, O God, with all my heart; be gracious to me according to Your word, Psalm 119:58(NASB) for Your favor is for a lifetime; Psalm 30:5(NASB) yes, Your lovingkindness is better than life itself. Psalm 63:3(NASB)

LORD, make Your face shine on me, and be gracious to me; LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon me, and give me peace. Numbers 6:25-26(NASB)

Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor toward Your people. O visit me with Your salvation, that I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones and may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation and may glory with Your inheritance. Psalm 106:4-5(NASB)

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Pray for Reconciliation with God that you may Know His Peace

Petition 3.6 | NASB

I must likewise pray that God will be reconciled to me, that I may obtain His favor and blessing and gracious acceptance.

That I may be at peace with God and His anger may be turned away from me.

Having been justified by faith, let me have peace with God through my Lord Jesus Christ, and through Him let me obtain my introduction into that grace in which believers stand, and exult in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2(NASB)

Do not be a terror to me, for You are my refuge in the day of disaster. Jeremiah 17:17(NASB)

In Christ Jesus let me, who formerly was far off, be brought near by the blood of Christ; for He Himself is His people’s peace, who has broken down the barrier of the dividing wall, and, that he might reconcile me to God through His cross, has put to death the enmity, thus establishing peace. Through Him, therefore, let me, who has made myself a stranger and an alien, become a fellow citizen with the saints, and of God’s household. Ephesians 2:13-19(NASB)

You have no wrath: Should someone give You briars and thorns in battle, You would burn them completely; yes, You would burn them completely; but You have encouraged me to rely on Your protection, that I make peace, and have promised that I shall make peace. Isaiah 27:4-5(NASB) O let me therefore yield and be at peace with You, that thereby good may come to me. Job 22:21(NASB)

Heal me, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise. Jeremiah 17:14(NASB) Do not be angry with me forever but revive me again, that I may rejoice in You. Show me Your lovingkindness, O LORD, and grant me Your salvation. Psalm 85:5-7(NASB)

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Plead with God your Misery Because of Sin, Along with the Blessed Condition of Pardoned Sinners

Petition 3.5 | NASB

My own misery and danger because of sin.

For Your name’s sake, O LORD, pardon my iniquity, for it is great; Psalm 25:11(NASB) for evils beyond number have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see. Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; make haste, O LORD, to help me. Psalm 40:12-13(NASB)

O do not remember the iniquities of my forefathers against me; let Your compassion come quickly to meet me, for I am brought very low. Help me, O God of my salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver me and forgive my sins, for Your name’s sake. Psalm 79:8-9(NASB)

Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to Your lovingkindness remember me, for Your goodness’ sake, O LORD. Psalm 25:7(NASB)

The blessed condition which they are in whose sins are pardoned.

O let me have the blessedness of those whose transgression is forgiven, and whose sin is covered; of that man to whom the LORD does not impute iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:1-2(NASB)

O let me have redemption through Christ’s blood, even the forgiveness of my trespasses, according to the riches of Your grace, which You have lavished on me, in all wisdom and insight. Ephesians 1:7-8(NASB) That being in Christ Jesus, there may be no condemnation for me; Romans 8:1(NASB) that my sins, which are many, having been forgiven me, Luke 7:47(NASB) I may go in peace: Luke 7:50(NASB) And no resident will say, “I am sick,” if the people who dwell there have been forgiven their iniquity. Isaiah 33:24(NASB)

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Plead with God His Promises of Pardon

Petition 3.4 | NASB

The promises God has made in His word to pardon and absolve all those who truly repent and unfeignedly believe His holy gospel.

Lord, is not this the word which You have spoken: that if the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and return to the LORD, even to my God, that You will abundantly pardon, Isaiah 55:7(NASB) will multiply to pardon?

To You, the Lord my God, belong compassion and forgiveness, for I have rebelled against You. Daniel 9:9(NASB)

Is not this the covenant which You have made with the house of Israel: that You will take away their sins; Romans 11:27(NASB) that You will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more; Jeremiah 31:34(NASB) that search will be made for the iniquity of Israel, but there will be none, and for the sins of Judah, but they will not be found? Jeremiah 50:20(NASB)

Have You not said that if a wicked man will turn from all his sins that he has committed and keep Your statutes, he shall live; he shall not die; all his transgressions shall not be remembered against him? Ezekiel 33:15-16(NASB)

Have You not appointed that repentance for forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in Christ’s name to all the nations? Luke 24:47(NASB)

Did You not promise that when the sins of Israel were put upon the head of the scapegoat, they should be sent away into the wilderness, into a solitary land? Leviticus 16:22(NASB) And as far as the east is from the west, so far do You remove my transgressions from me. Psalm 103:12(NASB)

O remember these words to Your servant, in which You have made me hope. Psalm 119:49(NASB)

 

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Plead with God the Merit and Righteousness of Jesus Christ

Petition 3.2 | NASB

The merit and righteousness of my Lord Jesus Christ, which I rely upon as my main plea in my petition for the pardon of sin.

I know that as You are gracious and merciful, so You are the righteous God who loves righteousness, Psalm 11:7(NASB) and will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. Exodus 34:7(NASB) I cannot say, “Have patience with me and I will repay You everything,” Matthew 18:26(NASB) for I have become like one who is unclean, and all my righteous deeds are like a filthy garment. Isaiah 64:6(NASB) But Jesus Christ has become to me righteousness from God; 1 Corinthians 1:30(NASB) being made sin on my behalf, though He knew no sin, so that I might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21(NASB)

I have sinned, but I have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous, who is the propitiation for my sins; and not for mine only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2:1-2(NASB)

God is the one who justifies, who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is even now at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for me, Romans 8:33-34(NASB) and whose blood speaks better than the blood of Abel. Hebrews 12:24(NASB)

I desire to count everything as loss for the sake of Christ, and as rubbish, so that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having any righteousness of my own, but that which is through faith in Christ. Philippians 3:7-9(NASB)

This is the name by which I, with Your people, will call Him: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Jeremiah 23:6(NASB) In Him, Lord, I do believe; help my unbelief. Mark 9:24(NASB)

Remember, O LORD, on David’s behalf, all His affliction; Psalm 132:1(NASB) the Son of David, remember all His offerings and accept His burnt offerings; Psalm 20:3(NASB) and do not turn away the face of Your Anointed, 2 Chronicles 6:42(NASB) who by His own blood has entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for me. Hebrews 9:24(NASB)

Have not You Yourself displayed Your Son, Christ Jesus, as a propitiation in His blood through faith, for the demonstration of Your righteousness at the present time, so that You would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus? Romans 3:25-26(NASB) And I now receive the reconciliation. Romans 5:11(NASB)

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Plead with God His Goodness and Readiness to Forgive Sin

Petition 3.2 | NASB

For the encouraging of my faith and the exciting of my fervency in this petition for the pardon of sin, I may plead with God:

The infinite goodness of His nature, His readiness to forgive sin, and His glorying in it.

You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You. Psalm 86:5(NASB) You are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in covenant love and truth. Psalm 86:15(NASB)

You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, Nehemiah 9:17(NASB) who does not always strive with me nor keep His anger forever. Psalm 103:9(NASB)

You, even You, are the one who wipes out my transgressions for Your own sake, and will not remember my sins, which I am here to put You in remembrance of and to declare, in order to plead for mercy in Christ. Isaiah 43:25-26(KJV)

And now, I pray, let the power of the Lord be great, just as You have declared, saying, “The LORD is slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression.” Pardon, I pray, my iniquity and the iniquity of Your people, according to the greatness of Your lovingkindness, just as You have forgiven us even until now. Numbers 14:17-19(NASB)

For who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of Your possession? You do not retain Your anger forever, because You delight in unchanging love. O that You would have compassion on me and tread my iniquities under foot and cast all my sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18-19(NASB)