This Is my Prayer

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3:11‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [11] Now it is evident that no person is justified (declared righteous and brought into right standing with God) through the Law, for the Scripture says, The man in right standing with God [the just, the righteous] shall live by and out of faith and he who through and by faith is declared righteous and in right standing with God shall live. [Hab. 2:4.] https://bible.com...

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:8‭-‬9‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [8] Without having seen Him, you love Him; though you do not [even] now see Him, you believe in Him and exult and thrill with inexpressible and glorious (triumphant, heavenly) joy. [9] [At the same time] you receive the result (outcome, consummation) of your faith, the salvation of your souls. https://bible.com/bible/8/1pe.1.8.AMPC

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:6‭-‬8‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [6] [You should] be exceedingly glad on this account, though now for a little while you may be distressed by trials and suffer temptations, [7] So that [the genuineness] of your faith may be tested, [your faith] which is infinitely more precious than the perishable gold which is tested and purified by fire. [This proving of your faith is intended] to redound to [your]...

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:1‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [1] NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses]. https://bible.com/bible/8/heb.11.1.AMPC

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1:9‭-‬11‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [9] For this reason we also, from the day we heard of it, have not ceased to pray and make [special] request for you, [asking] that you may be filled with the full (deep and clear) knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [in comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] and in understanding and discernment of spiritual things– [10] That you may wal...

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:23‭-‬24‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [23] Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men, [24] Knowing [with all certainty] that it is from the Lord [and not from men] that you will receive the inheritance which is your [real] reward. [The One Whom] you are actually serving [is] the Lord Christ (the Messiah). https://bible.com/bible/8/...

‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:8‭-‬11‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [8] But what does it say? The Word (God's message in Christ) is near you, on your lips and in your heart; that is, the Word (the message, the basis and object) of faith which we preach, [Deut. 30:14.] [9] Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him f...

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:16‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [16] Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. https://bible.com/bible/8/eph.5.16.AMPC

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:5‭-‬7‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [5] Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:] [6] Who, although being essentially one with God and in the form of God [possessing the fullness of the attributes which make God God], did not think this equality with God was a thing to be eagerly grasped or retained, [7] But stripp...

‭‭Numbers‬ ‭6:24‭-‬27‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [24] The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; [25] The Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; [26] The Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually). [27] And they shall put My name upon the Israelites, and I will bless t...

‭‭Luke‬ ‭2:11‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [11] For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord! [Mic. 5:2.] https://bible.com/bible/8/luk.2.11.AMPC

‭‭Revelation‬ ‭5:12‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [12] Saying in a loud voice, Deserving is the Lamb, Who was sacrificed, to receive all the power and riches and wisdom and might and honor and majesty (glory, splendor) and blessing! https://bible.com/bible/8/rev.5.12.AMPC

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:23‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [23] Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel–which, when translated, means, God with us. [Isa. 7:14.] https://bible.com/bible/8/mat.1.23.AMPC

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭53:5‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [5] But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole. https://bible.com/bible/8/isa.53.5.AMPC

‭‭Mark‬ ‭14:3‭-‬9‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [3] And while He was in Bethany, [a guest] in the house of Simon the leper, as He was reclining [at table], a woman came with an alabaster jar of ointment (perfume) of pure nard, very costly and precious; and she broke the jar and poured [the perfume] over His head. [4] But there were some who were moved with indignation and said to themselves, To what purpose was the oi...

‭‭Mark‬ ‭14:22‭-‬26‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [22] And while they were eating, He took a loaf [of bread], praised God and gave thanks and asked Him to bless it to their use. [Then] He broke [it] and gave to them and said, Take. Eat. This is My body. [23] He also took a cup [of the juice of grapes], and when He had given thanks, He gave [it] to them, and they all drank of it. [24] And He said to them, This is My bl...

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:6‭-‬11‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [6] Therefore humble yourselves [demote, lower yourselves in your own estimation] under the mighty hand of God, that in due time He may exalt you, [7] Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. [Ps. 55:22.] [8] Be well balanced (t...

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:6‭-‬7‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [6] That is why I would remind you to stir up (rekindle the embers of, fan the flame of, and keep burning) the [gracious] gift of God, [the inner fire] that is in you by means of the laying on of my hands [with those of the elders at your ordination]. [7] For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has...

‭‭1 John‬ ‭4:18‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [18] There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love's complete perfection].

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3:7‭-‬9‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [7] But whatever former things I had that might have been gains to me, I have come to consider as [one combined] loss for Christ's sake. [8] Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressive...

‭‭John‬ ‭1:3‭-‬5‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [3] All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being. [4] In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. [5] And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:23‭-‬24‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [23] Search me [thoroughly], O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! [24] And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139:19‭-‬22‬ ‭GW‬‬ [19] I wish that you would kill wicked people, O God,and that bloodthirsty people would leave me alone.[20] They say wicked things about you. Your enemies misuse your name.[21] Shouldn’t I hate those who hate you, O Lord? Shouldn’t I be disgusted with those who attack you?[22] I hate them with all my heart. They have become my enemies.

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:17‭-‬18‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [17] How precious and weighty also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them! [Ps. 40:5.] [18] If I could count them, they would be more in number than the sand. When I awoke, [could I count to the end] I would still be with You.

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:13‭-‬16‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ [13] For You did form my inward parts; You did knit me together in my mother's womb. [14] I will confess and praise You for You are fearful and wonderful and for the awful wonder of my birth! Wonderful are Your works, and that my inner self knows right well. [15] My frame was not hidden from You when I was being formed in secret [and] intricately and curiously wrough...