Recently while in bible study I had a few verses that really stood out to me and I thought I would share them and also a prayer that goes along with them.

In Proverbs 31 the chapter starts with a message to King Lemuel from his mother who taught him with wisdom as he grew. She was grooming him to be a righteous King according to these verses and to not be given over to lusts of the flesh and rely on false comfort and substance that numbs the senses.

She shared that he should be a King that rules with wisdom and all senses sharp and care for the people. the main people group she speaks of if those who cannot speak for themselves and those who are and have been crushed and are being destroyed.

We as Believers in Jesus are also Kings and Priest before our God (Revelations 5) and are called to establish His Government on the earth. As we submit to Him he will lead us and show us how to partner with Him.   One way we do this is through intercession. We can be a voice for those who have not had one.

Here is a prayer that was written recently for this:

The scripture reference is out of Proverbs 31:8

Prayer for those who cannot speak for themselves

Lord, we come as priests and kings ministering before You our God. We cry out for those who cannot speak for themselves. Lord, we cry out for justice to be ensured for those who are being crushed by the enemy’s schemes. We use the voice You have given us and are speaking up for the poor and the helpless, so they may receive justice.

We pray for Your river of life to flow through us, Your people, to those who are hurting and abused and in need of You, so they can experience Your great love, salvation and abundance.  We pray in agreement with Your Word in Isaiah 61 and decree that Your Spirit is upon us. You continue to anoint us to preach the Good News to the poor, and send us to bind up the broken hearted, set the captives free, and open of prison doors. And as we have once been those who were broken, we now sing the songs of freedom for all to hear. We will go forth into the nations and be repairers and restorers and builders in the wastelands, and we’ll see the desolation of many generations brought to repair and complete restoration in Jesus’ name! We call forth salvation for the peoples and nations around the world who have not been able to speak nor cry out for themselves, and we declare they now have a voice and it is heard by the Most High God.

Blessings,

- Kim Hadaway