Knowing God: Pray Through His Attributesਨਮੂਨਾ

Read It

Exodus 15:26-27

26 And He said, “If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the LORD, am your healer.” 27 Then they came to Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters.

Meditate On It

1. What commands did the Lord impart to the Israelites in order to heal and sustain them?

2. Read the entire chapter 15 for context. How did God lead His people through the wilderness and its many challenges – including sickness?

Apply It

The Israelites got to experience Yahweh not only as their Deliverer from slavery in Egypt, but also as their Healer who sustained them through the wilderness and healed them of their ailments. This was all anchored on their faith and obedience to the Lord. Where they lacked, God did more than just provide–He was present with them throughout their journey.

1. In what area of my life do I need healing (physical, emotional, spiritual)? How can I depend on the Lord as my Healer and Sustainer?

2. What do I need to change in order to follow God faithfully in whatever condition or challenge I am up against? Set Simple, Measurable, Appropriate, Realistic, Time-bound (SMART) commitments.

Example: “I will create a daily habit of waking up early to pray and read the Bible, exercise and keep an active lifestyle, and get enough sleep or rest.”

Pray It

CONFESSION
• Let us confess our unworthiness before the Lord. For the times that we have relied on our own resources and reasoning, rather than running to God first and foremost—for our healing and wholeness.
• Repent of our sins in the following areas:

- Pride, self-centeredness, secret sins
- Idolatry, greed, materialism
- Sexual immorality/impurity, lack of self-control, lack of integrity
- Addictions (alcohol, drugs, pornography, digital/gaming, gambling, social media, etc.)
- Bad influences, ungodly relationships, gossip, slander, lying
- Suicidal thoughts and tendencies

• Confess and ask forgiveness for sins, shortcomings, any bondage or addictions; seek God’s forgiveness and restoration.
• Let us confess the times we let our worries consume us. Humbly admit the times that we have relied on our own resources and reasoning, rather than running to God first and foremost for our healing and well-being.
• Cast your burdens unto the Lord: any discouragement, anxiety, shortcomings, or fear that get in the way of your relationship with God.
• You likely know one or more persons undergoing emotional stress or mental health challenges. Pray for each of them by name, for the Lord’s supernatural healing upon them – as well as for salvation if they do not yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior.

ADORATION
• Worship God as our Healer, Sustainer, Provider, Comforter, and Helper in times of need.

SUPPLICATION: PHYSICAL HEALING
• As we pray for healing – whether for ourselves or others – let us trust that God heals in His time and in His way. Instead of demanding or dictating how the Lord should heal us or our loved ones, let us remember to pray with child-like faith—believing that God is the same Healer yesterday, today, and forevermore.
• Ask the Lord for a personal breakthrough in your health and well-being—pray for a heart that seeks God’s Kingdom above all; let the Holy Spirit guide your lifestyle so that you would take care of your body which is His temple.
• Pray for good health as we do our part in eating properly, sleeping adequately, exercising regularly, and practicing soul care daily (spiritual disciplines, meditation, silence & solitude before the Lord, and rest).

SUPPLICATION: FINANCIAL WELLNESS
• Let us confess the times we let our worries consume us. Let us repent of the times that we have relied on our own strength or wisdom, rather than depending on God first and foremost for our needs and resources.
• Ask the Lord for a financial breakthrough. Pray for a heart that seeks God’s Kingdom above all, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you become a good steward of His resources.
• Pray to be more generous, charitable, and cheerful in giving your time, talents, and resources to God’s work – whether in the church, in your family, or community, or to anyone in need at this time.

SUPPLICATION: RELATIONAL HEALING
• Ask the Lord for the grace to love the unlovable and be Christlike to those who mistreat us or think ill of us.
• Ask God for a humble heart to acknowledge the times that we have been the enemy to someone, and to seek an opportunity to make amends and restore the relationship.
• Let us pray in faith for God to grant us victory in such areas as:

- Conflict in and among our relationships in the family, at work/school, among friends, or fellow churchmates
- Unforgiveness
- Bitterness over past hurts
- Desire for vengeance
- Pride, defensiveness, rationalizing sin
- Being abusive or hurtful towards others
- Attacks of the enemy, demonic influence

• Ask the Lord for a relational breakthrough, that He may grant you the grace to forgive those who have hurt you and for Him to restore any broken relationships in the family, at work, or even within the church.

THANKSGIVING
• Thank the Lord in advance for what He will do in His time and way.
• Even if there is no immediate breakthrough, take the time to express gratitude to the Lord for how He is sustaining us through every season, situation, and struggle