A Prayer for Abundant Preparation and Great Works
"Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great." - 2 Chronicles 2:9
Heavenly Father,
As I come before You today, I am reminded of the wisdom and greatness inherent in Your Word. I bring to You the verse from 2 Chronicles 2:9, which states, "Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great." Lord, this passage evokes a deep sense of purpose and anticipation within my spirit. I know that You are the ultimate Architect and Builder, and I seek Your guidance and provision as I endeavor to construct a dwelling—be it physical or spiritual—that reflects Your divine majesty.
Father, I thank You for the abundance that You have placed in my life. Just as Solomon sought timber in abundance to create a magnificent structure for Your name, I ask for resources—both material and spiritual—that I may need to fulfill the purpose You have set before me. Help me to recognize that the tasks before me are not for my glory but for Yours. May my work bring honor to You and joy to those who encounter it.
Lord, as I prepare for this undertaking, please grant me the wisdom of Solomon. Provide me with clarity in my vision and determination in my actions. May every beam that I lay and every nail that I hammer echo with the echoes of Your truth and love. Let the foundation that I establish be one grounded in faith, built upon the solid rock of Your Word, and fortified by prayer and service. Father, as I gather the materials, both tangible and intangible, fill my heart with a grateful spirit, realizing that every gift comes from You.
In facing the challenges of this endeavor, I ask for strength. The process of building can be laborious, and sometimes it may feel overwhelming. Yet, I remember that Solomon’s task to build the temple was not completed in a day. Grant me patience during this journey. Help me to trust in Your timing, knowing that every stage of my work is covered by Your grace and sovereignty.
Lord, as I envision this great house, I pray for it to be more than just a physical structure. Let it be a sanctuary where Your people can gather, worship, and be revitalized. May it stand as a beacon of hope in a weary world. I desire my work to serve as a testament to Your faithfulness, drawing others closer to You. Instill within me a burden for those who will enter this space—may their hearts be touched, their lives transformed, and their spirits enriched by Your presence.
God, as I collect the timber, let me be mindful that it represents the dedication of my heart and soul to this project. Just as Solomon sought abundant timber, I too seek an abundance of faith, love, and peace to flow through every part of this undertaking. May the fruits of the Spirit be evident in my intentions and actions, pushing me to excel and not falter along the way.
Finally, Lord, let my building efforts resonate with the heavenly purpose You have designed for me. May they align with the greater plans You have in store, not only for my life but for the lives of many around me. I commit this endeavor into Your hands and commit to be a steward of the gifts You provide.
Thank You, Lord, for hearing my prayer. I trust that in all things, You are good, and Your plans are greater than I can imagine. May this house truly be "wonderful great," as it becomes a dwelling place of Your Spirit, a reflection of Your glory. In Jesus' name, I pray;
Amen.
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2 Chronicles 2:9 - "Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great."
2 Chronicles 2:9 (KJVA) Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great.
"Even to prepare me timber in abundance: for the house which I am about to build shall be wonderful great." - 2 Chronicles 2:9
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2 Chronicles 11:9 - "And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,"
2 Chronicles 9:2 - "And Solomon told her all her questions: and there was nothing hid from Solomon which he told her not."
2 Chronicles 31:9 - "Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps."
2 Chronicles 9:30 - "And Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel forty years."
2 Chronicles 9:22 - "And king Solomon passed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom."
2 Chronicles 9:28 - "And they brought unto Solomon horses out of Egypt, and out of all lands."
2 Chronicles 9:17 - "Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with pure gold."
"And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah," - 2 Chronicles 11:9
2 Chronicles 3:9 - "And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold."
1 Chronicles 2:9 - "The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chelubai."
1 Chronicles 9:2 - "¶ Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were, the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims."
2 Chronicles 9:3 - "And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, and the house that he had built,"
2 Chronicles 9:19 - "And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps. There was not the like made in any kingdom."
2 Chronicles 7:9 - "And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days."
2 Chronicles 4:9 - "¶ Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass."
2 Chronicles 9:26 - "¶ And he reigned over all the kings from the river even unto the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt."
2 Chronicles 9:9 - "And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices great abundance, and precious stones: neither was there any such spice as the queen of Sheba gave king Solomon."
2 Chronicles 29:9 - "For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this."
2 Chronicles 26:9 - "Moreover Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the corner gate, and at the valley gate, and at the turning of the wall, and fortified them."
2 Chronicles 19:9 - "And he charged them, saying, Thus shall ye do in the fear of the LORD, faithfully, and with a perfect heart."
2 Chronicles 9:13 - "¶ Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold;"
2 Chronicles 9:14 - "Beside that which chapmen and merchants brought. And all the kings of Arabia and governors of the country brought gold and silver to Solomon."
2 Chronicles 27:9 - "¶ And Jotham slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Ahaz his son reigned in his stead."
2 Chronicles 9:7 - "Happy are thy men, and happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and hear thy wisdom."