The Prayer Of Favor

Most of you remember the book Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000. He took the scripture of 1 Chronicles 4:9,10 and ask Christians to read, memorize and claim this prayer daily.

"And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, 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 that which he requested."

The prayer that Jabez prayed was overlooked by many because it was nestled in page after page of descendants of the Bible. Jabez was not a prophet or a leader he was a man who wanted more for his life and was not going to let his name or his past define him. Jabez wanted to be loved, blessed, appreciated and watched over, so that is exactly what he prayed for.

Have you ever felt like Jabez? We just want God to bless us and to have His Hand over us. He can and He will. We can pray the prayer of favor just like Jabez. Our prayer should be with an open and sincere heart asking God to bless us, keep His Hand over us and show us His purpose for our lives.

Love in Christ,
Tera