A Prayer for Examination and Wholeness

"If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;" - Acts 4:9

"If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;" - Acts 4:{verse.verse_number}

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty and the profound works You perform among us. In the book of Acts, we are reminded of the power of Your Name, as the apostles Peter and John boldly declared, "If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole" (Acts 4:9, KJV).

Lord, we acknowledge that this scripture resonates deeply with our current circumstances. The world around us often scrutinizes our actions and intentions; it seeks to understand the miracles that occur in our lives. As Your Word states, there are times when we too must examine the good deeds we have done in Your Name and the authenticity of the miracles we experience. Help us, O God, to reflect on our lives and the touch of Your grace that leads us to offer kindness, healing, and transformation to those around us.

We pray for courage like that of Peter and John, who, despite the impending scrutiny, remained steadfast in their faith. Grant us the strength to be bold in our declarations of Your goodness, even when faced with doubt or opposition. May we, too, be unashamed of the good works You have done through us. Let our lives be a testament to Your power, demonstrating that it is not by our own might or wisdom, but by the Spirit of the Living God that we act.

Father, we ask that You examine our hearts and our motives. May we perform good deeds not out of a desire for recognition, but out of love for our neighbors and obedience to You. Let our intentions be pure, and our actions reflect Your character. Help us to remember that our greatest desire should be to glorify You and point others to Your son, Jesus Christ.

We acknowledge that, as we step out in faith, we may encounter challenges and be questioned about the means by which we have achieved successes or seen transformations. In those moments of examination, we pray that You would fill us with wisdom and understanding. Let us articulate the truth of the Gospel with clarity, sharing our testimonies of Your miraculous healing and wholeness with others. That they would come to understand that it is through faith in the Name of Jesus that lives are changed and bodies healed.

Lord, we live in a world full of the impotent—those who are weak, broken, and in need of restoration. Help us to be vessels of Your healing power. Let our hearts be burdened for those who suffer, and may we take action to alleviate their pain, just as the early disciples did. Show us the good deeds that align with Your will, and give us the grace to respond to each opportunity with courage and faith.

As we pray for those around us, Lord, we ask for healing for the sick, comfort for the brokenhearted, and hope for the hopeless. Help us to declare the wholeness we find in You, not just for ourselves, but for all who encounter Your light through us. May those who witness the work of Your hands in our lives be drawn to You, compelled by the goodness they see.

Finally, we surrender every outcome to You, trusting that whichever way our paths may lead, our purpose is fulfilled in revealing Your love and power. Help us to heed Your call to examine our deeds and to be bold in proclaiming the source of all our strength—the Lord Jesus Christ, who makes us whole.

In Your holy and precious name, we pray, Amen.

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Acts 4:9 - "If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;"

Acts 4:9 - "If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;"

"If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;" - Acts 4:9

"If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;" - Acts 4:9

Acts 9:4 - "And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?"

Acts 9:4 - "And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?"

Acts 4:30

Acts 4:30

Acts 4:30

Acts 4:30

Acts 4:30

Acts 4:30

Acts 2:4

Acts 2:4

Acts 4:30

Acts 4:30

Acts 1:4-5

Acts 1:4-5

Acts 9:9 - "And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink."

Acts 9:9 - "And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink."

"And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" - Acts 9:4

"And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" - Acts 9:4

Acts 9:1-20

Acts 9:1-20

Acts 9:1-20

Acts 9:1-20

Acts 2:4

Acts 2:4

Acts 2:4

Acts 2:4

Acts 9:28 - "And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem."

Acts 9:28 - "And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem."

Acts 4:8-12

Acts 4:8-12

Acts 3:9 - "And all the people saw him walking and praising God:"

Acts 3:9 - "And all the people saw him walking and praising God:"

Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."

Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."

Acts 9:42 - "And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord."

Acts 9:42 - "And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord."

Acts 4:4 - "Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand."

Acts 4:4 - "Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand."

Acts 9:35 - "And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord."

Acts 9:35 - "And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord."

Acts 15:9 - "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."

Acts 15:9 - "And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith."

Acts 9:20 - "And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God."

Acts 9:20 - "And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God."

Acts 7:9 - "And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,"

Acts 7:9 - "And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,"

Acts 4 Peter before the Sanhedrin

Acts 4 Peter before the Sanhedrin

Acts 4:5 - "¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,"

Acts 4:5 - "¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,"

Acts 21:9 - "And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy."

Acts 21:9 - "And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy."

Acts 17:9 - "And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go."

Acts 17:9 - "And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go."

Acts 9:25 - "Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket."

Acts 9:25 - "Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket."