Prayer of Jabez Prayer Model

Prayer of Jabez Prayer Model

“Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel ….” I Chronicles 4:9-10

I. A PRAYER OF BLESSING “Oh, that You would bless me indeed,” Bless our personal relationships (with the Lord, our family, and others)

Bless our health Bless our finances/resources Bless our work/labor for the Kingdom Bless our job/coworkers Bless our dreams, goals, and desires

II. A PRAYER FOR ENLARGED INFLUENCE “And enlarge my territory,”

Enlarge our capacity to believe Enlarge our capacity to hear God’s voice Enlarge our capacity to yield to the Holy Spirit Enlarge our influence to be used in the Kingdom of God/church Enlarge our influence to touch the world Enlarge our influence in helping others

III. A PRAYER FOR GOD’S STRENGTH AND POWER IN OUR LIVES “that Your Hand would be with me,”

Give us Your heart and thoughts (the attitude and mind of Christ) Let us walk in the center of Your will and righteousness Give us Your strength and provision to accomplish Your will Let us be instruments of grace and healing Empower us to do Your work in Your Name Use us as a testimony to Your glory

IV. A PRAYER TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION “And that You would keep me from evil,”

Keep us from fleshly sins and covetousness (lust) Keep us from materialism and self-centeredness Keep us from fear and pride Keep us from wanting to please others more than wanting to please God Keep us from an unhealthy desire for position and power Keep us from anxiety, worry, and anger

CONCLUSION: “So God granted him what he requested.” *Resource used: Bruce Wilkerson, Prayer of Jabez