THE PRAYER OF JABEZ

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ

A PRAYER TO IGNITE YOUR LIFE!

I Chronicles 4: 9-10

I Chronicles 4:9-10

“And Jabez was more honorable than all of his brethren…(because)…he called on the God of Israel saying: “Oh that thou wouldnest bless me indeed, and enlarge my boaders, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me. And God granted him his request.”

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ

BLESS ME . . .

We should pray for others...

Government I Tim 2:2

Spiritual Leaders Heb. 13:17

Sick Jas 5:14

Weak Spiritually Gal 6:1

Prayer of Jabez

Bless me, indeed…Overwhelm me

with your blessings..

Eph 3:20

The prayer of Jabez

Enlarge my borders… More land of

promise

Spiritual borders…. Opportunities Responsibilities Influence..

David’s example:

Acts 13:36 “David served God’s purpose in his own generation.”

Psalms 138: 8 “The Lord will fulfill His purpose in me; your love, Oh Lord, endures forever, do not abandon the works of your hands.”

The Lord is looking for available people. . .

II Chron 16:9 “The eyes of

Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong and strengthen those whose hearts are completely His.”

The prayer of Jabez

And that Thy hand might be upon me..

God wants dependent children.

Am I willing to attempt something I can’t do, or have never done before?

The prayer of Jabez...

Thou keepest me from evil..

The more spiritually significant you become the more you will be targeted for elimination by the devil.

The Prayer of Jabez

Lord Bless meIncrease my bordersGive me the strength to carry what

you have now given me the opportunity to do

Keep me from evil