Standing in the Doorway of Faith: A Prayer Inspired by 2 Kings 4:15
"And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door." - 2 Kings 4:15

2 Kings 4:15 - "And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door."
O Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today with humble hearts, standing in the doorway of faith, just like the Shunammite woman who was called by the prophet Elisha. In 2 Kings 4:15, we read, "And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door." Lord, grant us the grace to be attentive to Your call, as the Shunammite woman was, mindful of the sacred space that exists in the threshold between our ordinary lives and Your divine purpose.
As we stand in this doorway, we acknowledge the significance of our position. This doorway is a symbol of opportunity, transition, and significant encounters with You. Help us to recognize the moments in our lives when You are calling us into deeper communion with You. Teach us, Lord, to discern Your voice amidst the noise of the world; let us not shy away from our call, but instead embrace it with courage and conviction. The Shunammite woman demonstrated a quiet strength, an unwavering faith that allowed her to stand before Elisha with confidence. May we also possess that same fortitude, knowing we are called to serve, to love, and to be vessels of Your grace.
Heavenly Father, we pray for the humility to recognize our need for You. In standing in the doorway, we acknowledge our limitations and our reliance on Your supernatural strength. Just as the Shunammite woman responded to Your prophetic invitation, may we respond with open hearts and willing spirits. Move us from the shadows of uncertainty into the light of Your promises. Help us to trust that when You call, You equip us with everything necessary to fulfill the purpose You’ve set before us.
Lord, we also lift up those moments of doubt that creep into our hearts. Like the Shunammite woman, who must have experienced conflicting emotions when faced with her barrenness and hopes for a son, we too may find ourselves grappling with our desires and the harsh realities of our situations. In those moments of despair and unanswered prayers, remind us that You are working behind the scenes. Teach us to remain steadfast in our faith, believing that good things come to those who wait upon the Lord. May we not doubt Your provision or Your timing, for we know Your ways are higher than our own.
As we stand in this doorway, dear Lord, we also ask for boldness. Grant us the courage to step through when You call us forth. Let us not hesitate to pursue the dreams and callings that You have placed in our hearts. Empower us to move beyond our fears and insecurities, understanding that You have designed us uniquely for a purpose. Equip us with boldness to take action, grounded in prayer, study, and community support, so that we can walk confidently into the future You have prepared for us.
Finally, Father, as we wait in this doorway of expectation, we praise You for who You are. We thank You for the divine connections You orchestrate in our lives, just as Elisha was a blessing to the Shunammite woman. Help us to be vessels of encouragement for others, calling forth their gifts and destinies, just as Elisha did. May our lives align with Your will, creating a ripple effect that brings joy and hope to those around us.
In this moment of prayer, we commit ourselves to listening intently for Your voice. As we stand before You, O Lord, may we be forever changed, empowered, and emboldened to answer Your call. We pray all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
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2 Kings 4:15 - "And he said, Call her. And when he had called her, she stood in the door."

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2 Kings 4:4-5

2 Kings 15:4 - "Save that the high places were not removed: the people sacrificed and burnt incense still on the high places."

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1 Kings 4:15 - "Ahimaaz was in Naphtali; he also took Basmath the daughter of Solomon to wife:"

2 Kings 15:15 - "And the rest of the acts of Shallum, and his conspiracy which he made, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."

2 Kings 15:29 show the army and attack

2 King 5:15

2 Kings 15:11 - "And the rest of the acts of Zachariah, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."

2 Kings 15:6 - "And the rest of the acts of Azariah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"

2 Kings 15:31 - "And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."

2 Kings 15:21 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Menahem, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"

2 Kings 15:36 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Jotham, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"

2 Kings 15:26 - "And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."

2 Chronicles 4:15 - "One sea, and twelve oxen under it."

2 Kings 18:15 - "And Hezekiah gave him all the silver that was found in the house of the LORD, and in the treasures of the king's house."

2 Kings 15:22 - "And Menahem slept with his fathers; and Pekahiah his son reigned in his stead."

2 Kings 12:15 - "Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully."

1 Kings 15:2 - "Three years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom."

1 kings 3:15

2 Kings 15:1 - "In the twenty and seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel began Azariah son of Amaziah king of Judah to reign."

2 Kings 10:4 - "But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?"

2 Kings 25:15 - "And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away."

2 Kings 14:15 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"

2 Kings 15:32 - "¶ In the second year of Pekah the son of Remaliah king of Israel began Jotham the son of Uzziah king of Judah to reign."

1 kings 3:15

2 Kings 15:37 - "In those days the LORD began to send against Judah Rezin the king of Syria, and Pekah the son of Remaliah."