A Prayer for Sanctity and Divine Presence
"¶ And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places." - Ezekiel 43:7
Heavenly Father,
As I come before Your throne today, I am reminded of the profound words spoken through Your servant Ezekiel, declaring, “And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places.” (Ezekiel 43:7 KJV). Lord, I recognize the weight of these words and the sacredness of Your dwelling place among Your people. It is with a humble heart that I seek Your presence and intercede for the sanctification of our lives, our communities, and our nation.
Oh Lord, in Your great mercy, I pray that You reveal to us the importance of Your throne and the significance of the place where You choose to dwell. Your throne represents Your authority and majesty, and it calls us to reverence and awe. Teach us to honor this sacred space in our hearts, where we welcome You with praise and worship. Help us to establish our lives as a testimony of Your glory, that the place of Your reign in our hearts may remain untainted by the distractions and temptations of this world.
Father, You have chosen to dwell among us, to be our God and we Your people. May we never take this profound truth for granted. In a time where moral decay lurks in every corner, give us the strength to turn away from defilements that draw us away from Your holiness. Just as Your word warns against the whoredom of Israel, let us be vigilant against anything that seeks to idolize our hearts or lead us astray from Your commandments. We repent, Lord, for the times we have allowed the busyness of life, the allure of sin, and the seduction of false idols to influence our devotion to You.
Help us, Lord, to exalt Your holy name and to keep it sacred among Your people. “My holy name” — let this phrase echo in our hearts through our actions and words. May our lives reflect the beauty of Your holiness, as You dwell in our midst. Let our assemblies be places of worship that honor You, where the cries of our hearts ascend to the heavens with sincerity and passion.
Moreover, I beseech You, God, for our leaders. You have established rulers over us, yet Your word reminds us that they too can defile Your name and Your presence if they stray from Your precepts. Grant them wisdom, integrity, and a heart that seeks You above all. Let them govern with righteousness and bring justice to the oppressed while being it true witnesses of Your love and mercy. May the fear of the Lord reign in their hearts, guiding them in their decisions and actions.
Lord, cover our homes with Your peace and protection, shielding us from influences that would seek to degrade the sanctity of our families. Let us cultivate an atmosphere where Your presence can dwell richly — a haven of love, respect, and obedience to Your Word. Help us to instill these values in future generations, so they may carry the flame of faith forward into a world that desperately needs Your light.
As we posture ourselves in humility and a desire for holiness, I pray for revival in our land. Let Your Spirit move among us, rekindling a deep passion for You and a desire to honor Your name. May our hearts become the throne of Your presence, and may we be vessels of Your love and truth.
In closing, Lord, I ask for Your continual presence in our lives and Your guidance in the paths we take. May we never defile the place You have chosen to dwell, seeking to honor You in every area of our lives. I bless Your holy name and thank You for the assurance that You desire to dwell amongst us forever.
In Jesus’ Name, I pray,
Amen.
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Ezekiel 43:7 - "¶ And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places."
"¶ And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places." - Ezekiel 43:7
Ezekiel 43:1 - "Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:"
Ezekiel 43:4 - "And the glory of the LORD came into the house by the way of the gate whose prospect is toward the east."
Ezekiel 43:16 - "And the altar shall be twelve cubits long, twelve broad, square in the four squares thereof."
Ezekiel 43:15 - "So the altar shall be four cubits; and from the altar and upward shall be four horns."
Ezekiel 43:6 - "And I heard him speaking unto me out of the house; and the man stood by me."
John 7:43 - "So there was a division among the people because of him."
Ezekiel 23:43 - "Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?"
Ezekiel 40:43 - "And within were hooks, an hand broad, fastened round about: and upon the tables was the flesh of the offering."
Ezekiel 43:5 - "So the spirit took me up, and brought me into the inner court; and, behold, the glory of the LORD filled the house."
1 Kings 7:43 - "And the ten bases, and ten lavers on the bases;"
Ezekiel 43:21 - "Thou shalt take the bullock also of the sin offering, and he shall burn it in the appointed place of the house, without the sanctuary."
Nehemiah 7:43 - "¶ The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four."
Ezekiel 43:10 - "¶ Thou son of man, shew the house to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities: and let them measure the pattern."
Ezekiel 43:22 - "And on the second day thou shalt offer a kid of the goats without blemish for a sin offering; and they shall cleanse the altar, as they did cleanse it with the bullock."
Ezekiel 43:12 - "This is the law of the house; Upon the top of the mountain the whole limit thereof round about shall be most holy. Behold, this is the law of the house."
Ezekiel 43:26 - "Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves." The image should not depict explicit or offensive content but be symbolic.
Ezekiel 43:9 - "Now let them put away their whoredom, and the carcases of their kings, far from me, and I will dwell in the midst of them for ever."
Ezekiel 43:2 - "And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory."
Jeremiah 43:7 - "So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes."
Ezekiel 43:23 - "When thou hast made an end of cleansing it, thou shalt offer a young bullock without blemish, and a ram out of the flock without blemish."
Ezekiel 43:24 - "And thou shalt offer them before the LORD, and the priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt offering unto the LORD."
"Seven days shall they purge the altar and purify it; and they shall consecrate themselves." - Ezekiel 43:26
"And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory." - Ezekiel 43:2
Ezekiel 43:25 - "Seven days shalt thou prepare every day a goat for a sin offering: they shall also prepare a young bullock, and a ram out of the flock, without blemish."
Ezekiel 43:20 - "And thou shalt take of the blood thereof, and put it on the four horns of it, and on the four corners of the settle, and upon the border round about: thus shalt thou cleanse and purge it."
"Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:" - Ezekiel 43:1
Ezekiel 43:19 - "And thou shalt give to the priests the Levites that be of the seed of Zadok, which approach unto me, to minister unto me, saith the Lord GOD, a young bullock for a sin offering."
"So there was a division among the people because of him." - John 7:43