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countmeworthy · 08-20-2019, 04:51 PM

I have not had time to post much but I frequently read the posts. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and comments suffice to say.

I want to pipe in for a few minutes here and then again in another thread. So I too was taught to 'pray read' the scriptures when I first got saved and came into the LC back in 1975.

'Pray reading' helped me retain the scriptures. To God be all the Glory for what I am going to write next. People often tell me how amazed they are that I know so many scriptures. ( of course, I have written countless of scriptures on index cards and through out the day I speak the scriptures into me.)

At bible studies and prayer times I often pray the scriptures. So my prayer life is founded on pray reading. And I am forever grateful I was taught to 'pray read'. In fact, when I was taking a college class I used the formula to study a few times!! It actually helped me retain my notes.

no joke!! But I did not keep it up.

Fast forward, I do not 'pray read' as I was taught in the LC but I do prayerfully read and meditate on God's Word.

I often pray the first part of Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword,

My prayer goes like this: Thank You Father, that Your Word, Jesus is living in me. Your Word is active, powerful, operating in my spirit and soul through Your Precious Holy Spirit

Another scripture I often pray is Romans 12:1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,

My prayer (which also variates) goes something like this: Father. I present my entire being to You, spirit, soul and body as a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to YOU washed and cleansed in the Precious Blood of Jesus. Dear Jesus continue to transform me by renewing my mind purifying my thoughts and desires. Change my tastebuds so I hate what You hate and Love what You Love. Amen.

When I wake up first thing I say is 'This is the day YOU have made. I rejoice and am glad in it.' etc..

In recent years, I noticed Paul, John and Peter always start or end their letters Praising, Worshipping, Blessing, Honoring and Thanking God. Same observation with the Psalms. So I began following their pattern.

One of our all time scriptures we all know or think we do is Phillipians 4:6-7.

One day I left my pocketbook at the grocery store. When I realized it on my way home, I panicked and began praying fervently with 'fear' I had lost it for good etc... Suddenly Philippians 4:6-7 came to mind. I then told the Lord: LORD. You tell me not to be anxious, not to fear. Therefore even though I am fearful, I am surrendering my anxiety and fear to You. I pray and ask You place a hedge of protection around me and my pocketbook. But whatever happens, happens and I trust YOU to give me the Wisdom I need to take care of this matter.

When I arrived at the store, the manager gave me my pocketbook with everything in tact.

After years and years of meditating on Philippians 4:6-7, those scriptures changed my life..

This is just a part of my testimony regarding 'pray reading' and how God has honored my 'pray reading'.

Blessings to all.

Carol

08-20-2019, 04:51 PM	#2
countmeworthy Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in Spirit & in Truth Posts: 1,380	Re: Pray-reading is scriptural I have not had time to post much but I frequently read the posts. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and comments suffice to say. I want to pipe in for a few minutes here and then again in another thread. So I too was taught to 'pray read' the scriptures when I first got saved and came into the LC back in 1975. 'Pray reading' helped me retain the scriptures. To God be all the Glory for what I am going to write next. People often tell me how amazed they are that I know so many scriptures. ( of course, I have written countless of scriptures on index cards and through out the day I speak the scriptures into me.) At bible studies and prayer times I often pray the scriptures. So my prayer life is founded on pray reading. And I am forever grateful I was taught to 'pray read'. In fact, when I was taking a college class I used the formula to study a few times!! It actually helped me retain my notes. no joke!! But I did not keep it up. Fast forward, I do not 'pray read' as I was taught in the LC but I do prayerfully read and meditate on God's Word. I often pray the first part of Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, My prayer goes like this: *Thank You Father, that Your Word, Jesus is living in me. Your Word is active, powerful, operating in my spirit and soul through Your Precious Holy Spirit* Another scripture I often pray is Romans 12:1 present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, My prayer (which also variates) goes something like this: Father. I present my entire being to You, spirit, soul and body as a living and holy sacrifice acceptable to YOU washed and cleansed in the Precious Blood of Jesus. Dear Jesus continue to transform me by renewing my mind purifying my thoughts and desires. Change my tastebuds so I hate what You hate and Love what You Love. Amen. When I wake up first thing I say is 'This is the day YOU have made. I rejoice and am glad in it.' etc.. In recent years, I noticed Paul, John and Peter always start or end their letters Praising, Worshipping, Blessing, Honoring and Thanking God. Same observation with the Psalms. So I began following their pattern. One of our all time scriptures we all know or think we do is Phillipians 4:6-7. One day I left my pocketbook at the grocery store. When I realized it on my way home, I panicked and began praying fervently with 'fear' I had lost it for good etc... Suddenly Philippians 4:6-7 came to mind. I then told the Lord: LORD. You tell me not to be anxious, not to fear. Therefore even though I am fearful, I am surrendering my anxiety and fear to You. I pray and ask You place a hedge of protection around me and my pocketbook. But whatever happens, happens and I trust YOU to give me the Wisdom I need to take care of this matter. When I arrived at the store, the manager gave me my pocketbook with everything in tact. After years and years of meditating on Philippians 4:6-7, those scriptures changed my life.. This is just a part of my testimony regarding 'pray reading' and how God has honored my 'pray reading'. Blessings to all. Carol __________________ Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be *accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass,* and to stand before the Son of man. (Luke 21:36)