Prayer for the Presence of the Lord in Our Lives
"It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there." - Ezekiel 48:35
Heavenly Father,
As I come before You today, I stand in awe of Your majesty and holiness. I thank You for Your unwavering presence that surrounds us, even in our darkest moments. You have shown us in Ezekiel 48:35 that Your presence is inseparable from our lives: "It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there." Lord, as I meditate on this profound verse, I ask that You reveal to me the depths of Your presence and what it means for my journey.
O Lord, how comforting it is to know that You are indeed there, surrounding us with Your love and protection. In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, I seek the reassurance of Your presence in every area of my life. Help me, dear God, to recognize that Your spirit dwells within me always. You are not distant or detached; rather, You are intimately involved in the fabric of my existence.
Father, I pray that I experience Your company in my daily activities, in the joyous moments and in the struggles that I face. May I, like the city referenced by Ezekiel, be a sanctuary where Your presence reigns supreme. Fill me with an awareness that wherever I go, there You are also; that I can find comfort in Your company in times of distress, and that I can rejoice in my successes with You at my side. Lord, I yearn to feel Your spirit flowing through me, guiding my thoughts, shaping my words, and influencing my actions.
Let the name of the city, "The LORD is there," resonate within me. I ask that I may become a living testament to Your presence in the world. May my life reflect Your love and light so strongly that others may be drawn to Your embrace. Teach me, Lord, to be a vessel of Your grace, sharing the hope and assurance of Your presence with those around me. Allow my testimony to serve as a beacon of encouragement to those who feel lost or abandoned.
I pray for those who are struggling to sense Your presence, who feel alone or abandoned. Show them, dear God, that You have not forsaken them. May they come to understand that Your loving arms are always wide open, longing to wrap around them. Open their eyes to the truth that in every hardship, You are there with them, guiding them through valleys of despair and leading them to waters of rest. Give them the faith to trust in Your plan, knowing that Your presence will always lead them to victory.
Father, I also lift up our community and our church. May we cultivate an atmosphere where Your presence is felt tangibly among us. Teach us to honor and revere You so that the name of our community becomes synonymous with the truth, "The LORD is there." Let our gatherings be infused with Your Holy Spirit, where healing occurs, lives are transformed, and faith is ignited.
As we move forward, Lord, I ask that You fill us with courage to stand firm in our faith, knowing that we do not walk alone. Help us to engage with the world in a way that clearly demonstrates that we are children of the Almighty, and that in our relationship with You, we have everything we need. May we never lose sight of the fact that Your presence is our most cherished gift.
In the name of Jesus, who promised to be with us always, I pray. Amen.
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Ezekiel 48:35 - "It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there."
"It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there." - Ezekiel 48:35
Ezekiel 48:19 - "And they that serve the city shall serve it out of all the tribes of Israel."
Jeremiah 48:35 - "Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, saith the LORD, him that offereth in the high places, and him that burneth incense to his gods."
Ezekiel 48:5 - "And by the border of Manasseh, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Ephraim."
Ezekiel 48:27 - "And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad a portion."
Ezekiel 48:7 - "And by the border of Reuben, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Judah."
Ezekiel 20:48 - "And all flesh shall see that I the LORD have kindled it: it shall not be quenched."
Ezekiel 48:25 - "And by the border of Simeon, from the east side unto the west side, Issachar a portion."
Ezekiel 48:2 - "And by the border of Dan, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Asher."
Ezekiel 48:30 - "¶ And these are the goings out of the city on the north side, four thousand and five hundred measures."
Ezekiel 48:26 - "And by the border of Issachar, from the east side unto the west side, Zebulun a portion."
Ezekiel 48:4 - "And by the border of Naphtali, from the east side unto the west side, a portion for Manasseh."
Ezekiel 48:6 - "And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben."
Ezekiel 48:3 - "And by the border of Asher, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Naphtali."
Ezekiel 48:12 - "And this oblation of the land that is offered shall be unto them a thing most holy by the border of the Levites."
Ezekiel 48:14 - "And they shall not sell of it, neither exchange, nor alienate the firstfruits of the land: for it is holy unto the LORD."
Ezekiel 48:23 - "As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin shall have a portion."
Ezekiel 48:24 - "And by the border of Benjamin, from the east side unto the west side, Simeon shall have a portion."
Ezekiel 16:35 - "¶ Wherefore, O harlot, hear the word of the LORD:"
Ezekiel 48:29 - "This is the land which ye shall divide by lot unto the tribes of Israel for inheritance, and these are their portions, saith the Lord GOD."
Ezekiel 48:9 - "The oblation that ye shall offer unto the LORD shall be of five and twenty thousand in length, and of ten thousand in breadth."
Ezekiel 35:1 - "Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Ezekiel 23:48 - "Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all women may be taught not to do after your lewdness."
Ezekiel 40:35 - "¶ And he brought me to the north gate, and measured it according to these measures;"
Ezekiel 48:32 - "And at the east side four thousand and five hundred: and three gates; and one gate of Joseph, one gate of Benjamin, one gate of Dan."
Ezekiel 48:20 - "All the oblation shall be five and twenty thousand by five and twenty thousand: ye shall offer the holy oblation foursquare, with the possession of the city."
Ezekiel 48:34 - "At the west side four thousand and five hundred, with their three gates; one gate of Gad, one gate of Asher, one gate of Naphtali."
Ezekiel 35:2 - "Son of man, set thy face against mount Seir, and prophesy against it,"
Ezekiel 20:35 - "And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people, and there will I plead with you face to face."