-Isaiah 54:17
The Bible isn't just a book for reading. It's not something that is meant to be made into a bland history lesson. The Bible is a tool for Christians and all believers in God. Like any tool, it can be used to protect, defend, and even take action with. The verse from Isaiah above is one of my favorites and I use it often when I pray for protection and defense.
God wants you to use your Bible actively in your life and He wants the Word to resonate in your heart. God's words written down thousands of years ago live on today and CAN and WILL help you in whatsoever you need.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
-Psalm 119:105
It is easy to read the Word of God but not understand or comprehend what it means or how exactly to apply it in your life. The best advice that I could offer regarding that is to meditate over specific passages and verses of interest. Furthermore, my uncle (Dedicated Christian) has taught me how to take verses and convert them into prayers. Let's look back at the quote from Isaiah again.
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Now, when I pray I say: "Father, I ask you in Jesus' name for protection from all things that form against me. It is written that no weapon formed against me (or my family, or anyone in particular you are praying for) shall prosper." And then I repeat that saying over and over again with meaning. "No weapon formed against me shall prosper...No weapon formed against me or my family shall prosper...etc..."
When we pray the Word of God and use it properly for God's will, angels are sent to protect us and assist us in what we need. Sound like a fairy tale? Just speak the Word of God and see how your life starts to change.
And five of you shall chase an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight; and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword.
-Leviticus 26:8
The above verse refers to how God's angels are sent (into flight) to back and protect those that stand by God. While this verse is from the Old Testament, angels are still given charge over thee.
For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
-Psalm 91:11
However, if you remember from the Book of Luke, Satan uses that scripture to tempt Jesus. Remember, speaking the Word of God must also fall in with God's will. Jesus overcame temptation by referring to another scripture in Deuteronomy.
Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah.
-Deuteronomy 6:16
Therefore, what can be concluded about using God's Word? It is not a toy and it is not something that is meant to be spoken in vain. God's Word is a powerful tool that will lead to you to salvation and the Kingdom of God but you must know that it is a weapon for good, not evil.
If anyone were to hypothetically ask God for millions of dollars so that he/she may be able to live an easy, rich life, what do you think God would say? He may provide, after all, He is all powerful and loving. However, one reason I know God wouldn't provide is that the specific request made in prayer may not be according to his will. Perhaps that is why some of us may not be seeing God's plan blossoming in our lives? Perhaps our prayers may need adjusting? I know I have many times realized that God's will was not in line with what I was praying for; therefore, I had faith and trusted that God would lead me in the right direction.
The Lord has revealed to me the right direction and path to follow, both in prayer and in my life, and all it requires is having an ear to listen. How many times does the Bible say "He that has an ear to hear..."? I don't know for sure but I know it appears a lot. This is because God wants us to listen for Him that He may direct us so that we use His Word in the right way. It is a weapon to protect and to defend. But it is not a weapon to be used against His will. Don't expect to be praying for riches out of greed or anything out of lust for it because most certainly your prayers won't be answered by God, rather by fallen angels sent by Satan.
Pray to God and meditate over the Word. He will show you how to use it.
God bless and have a wonderful day!
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Try praying this prayer with me...and don't be afraid to voice it out loud. This is the sinner's prayer, which is the beginning of your road to salvation and finding God. Pray this prayer and take your time to understand what it means...
Dear Heavenly Father, I repent of my sins and I ask you for forgiveness. Please Lord, forgive me of my sins by the blood of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior. I plead the blood of Christ before you Father and I thank you for your mercy, which endures forever. Lord Jesus, come into my heart and make me a new creature. Lord, make me a new creature in Christ. Thank you Father, in Jesus' name. Amen.
If you said this prayer and you meant it, then good for you! It is a beautiful prayer and it is going to change your life forever! God is with you, always. Peace be with you, always.
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