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Introduction and Comprehensive Petitions

Conclusion 6.0 | NIV

Of the Conclusion of My Prayers

I am commanded to pray always, Luke 21:36(NIV) to pray continually, 1 Thessalonians 5:17(NIV) to devote myself to prayer, Colossians 4:2(NIV) because I must always have in myself a disposition to the duty, must be constant in it, and never grow weary of it or give it up; and yet, I cannot be always praying, I must come down from this mount. Nor may I be over long, so as to make the duty a task or toil to myself or those who join with me. I have other work that calls for my attendance. Jacob wrestles with the angel, but he must go for the day breaks. Genesis 32:24(NIV) I must therefore think of concluding. The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, must be ended. Psalm 72:20(NIV) But how shall I conclude so as to have the impressions of the duty kept always in the imagination of the thought of my heart?

I may then sum up my requests in some comprehensive petitions, as the conclusion of the whole matter.

May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead the Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip me with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in me what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:20-21(NIV)

Now may the Lord direct my heart into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. 2 Thessalonians 3:5(NIV)

And the God of all grace, who called me to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after I have suffered a little while, himself restore me and make me strong, firm, and steadfast. 1 Peter 5:10(NIV)

But now, Lord, what do I look for? Truly my hope is in you; Psalm 39:7(NIV) and on you do I depend to be to me God Almighty, a God all-sufficient. Genesis 17:1(NIV)

Do for me immeasurably more than all I ask or imagine, according to your power that is at work within me: Ephesians 3:20(NIV) and meet all my needs according to your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(NIV)

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Pray for the Rich and the Poor, your Enemies and your Friends

Intercession 5.20 | NIV

For those who are rich and prosperous in the world, some of whom perhaps need prayers as much as those who request them.

Lord, keep those who are rich in this present world from being arrogant and putting their hope in uncertain riches, and give them to put their hope in God, who richly provides everyone with everything for their enjoyment: That they may do good, be rich in good deeds, and be generous and willing to share; so that they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age. 1 Timothy 6:17-19(NIV)

Though it is hard for those who are rich to enter the kingdom of heaven, Matthew 19:24(NIV) yet with you this is possible. Matthew 19:26(NIV)

For those who are poor and in affliction, for such there will always be in this world.

Lord, make those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom, James 2:5(NIV) and give to them to receive the gospel.

O that the afflicted of the flock may wait upon you and may know the word of the LORD. Zechariah 11:11(NIV)

Many are the troubles of the righteous; good Lord, deliver them from them all. Psalm 34:19(NIV) And though no discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful; later on, however, let it produce a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11(NIV)

For my enemies and those who hate me.

Lord, enable me to love my enemies, bless those who curse me, do good to those who hate me, and pray for those who persecute me. Matthew 5:44(NIV)

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing; Luke 23:24(NIV) and do not hold their malice against me against them; Acts 7:60(NIV) and work in me a disposition to bear with others and to forgive in love, Colossians 3:13(NIV) as you require I should when I pray. Mark 11:25(NIV)

And grant that my ways may so please the LORD that even my enemies may live at peace with me. Proverbs 16:7(NIV)

Let the wolf and the lamb lie down together, Isaiah 11:6(NIV) and let there be none to harm or destroy on all your holy mountain; Isaiah 11:9(NIV) let not Ephraim be jealous of Judah, nor Judah be hostile toward Ephraim. Isaiah 11:13(NIV)

For my friends and those who love me.

And I wish for all those whom I love in truth, that they may enjoy good health and that all may go well with them; especially, that their souls may get along well. 3 John 1:2(NIV)

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with their spirits. Philemon 1:25(NIV)

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Pray for the Young and the Old

Intercession 5.19 | NIV

For the several ages and conditions of men, as they stand in need of mercy and grace.

For those who are young and setting out in the world.

Lord, give to those who are young to remember their Creator in the days of their youth; Ecclesiastes 12:1(NIV) that thereby they may be kept from the vanity which childhood and youth are subject to, and may be restrained from walking in the way of their heart and in the sight of their eyes, by considering that for all these things God will bring them to judgment. Ecclesiastes 11:9(NIV)

Lord, make young people self-controlled; Titus 2:6(NIV) and let the word of God live in them, that they may be strong and may overcome the evil one. 1 John 2:14(NIV)

From the womb of the dawn let Christ receive the dew of your youth; Psalm 110:3(NIV) and let him be formed in the hearts of those who are young. Galatians 4:19(NIV)

Keep those who are setting out in the world from the corruption in the world caused by evil desires; 2 Peter 1:4(NIV) and give to those who have been well-educated, to keep the pattern of sound teaching, 2 Timothy 1:13(NIV) and to continue in what they have learned. 2 Timothy 3:14(NIV)

For those who are old and of long standing in profession.

There are some who are old disciples of Jesus Christ; Acts 21:16(KJV) Lord, give them still to bear fruit in old age and to proclaim: “The LORD is upright; he is our Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” Psalm 92:14-15(NIV)

Now the days of trouble have come and the years have approached when they say that they find no pleasure in them; Ecclesiastes 12:1(NIV) let your consolation bring joy to their souls. Psalm 94:19(NIV)

You have said, “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you.” You have made them, Lord; I beg you, carry, sustain, and rescue them. Isaiah 46:4(NIV)

Those whom you have taught from their youth up and to this day have declared all your marvelous deeds, now, also, when they are old and gray, do not forsake them; Psalm 71:17-18(NIV) do not cast them away when they are old; do not forsake them when their strength is gone. Psalm 71:9(NIV)

Let every gray head be a crown of splendor to those who have it, being attained by a righteous life, Proverbs 16:31(NIV) and give them to know whom they have believed. 2 Timothy 1:12(NIV)