A Prayer for Divine Protection and Guidance
"Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:" - Ezra 6:6
O Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in humble reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and sovereignty over all creation. We thank You for the gift of Your Word, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we reflect on Ezra 6:6, we recognize the significance of Your presence in the midst of challenges and opposition. "Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:"
Lord, as the people of Israel faced the adversaries who sought to hinder their progress, we too encounter obstacles and individuals who may seek to undermine our purpose and mission. We pray for Your divine intervention in our lives, that those who stand in opposition to Your will be kept far from us. Just as You instructed Tatnai and his companions to refrain from interfering with the rebuilding of the temple, we ask that You surround us with a protective barrier against any negative influences that may hinder our growth, our faith, and the plans You have for us.
Father, we seek Your wisdom and strength in facing these adversities. We understand that the world may challenge our beliefs and attempts to distract us from our calling. In the face of such distractions, grant us clarity of mind and steadfast hearts, imbued with the courage to stand firm in our convictions. May we always speak the truth in love, and may our actions reflect Your glory as we navigate our daily lives.
We pray for all those who govern and lead over us, just as Tatnai was a governor. Guide them with humility and integrity so that they may exercise their authority justly. We ask that You instill in their hearts a desire to support righteousness and peace. May they recognize that true governance lies in Your hands, and may their decisions align with Your divine will.
As we pursue our goals and dreams, we recognize that we are not battling against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces that seek to disrupt our purpose. Equip us, Lord, with the armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:10-18, that we may stand against the wiles of the enemy and uphold the good work that You have laid before us. Help us to always remain vigilant and prayerful, knowing that victory belongs to You and that no weapon formed against us shall prosper.
As we continue to seek Your face and follow the path You have set for us, may we not grow weary in doing good. Remind us of the importance of community, as the Israelites gathered to rebuild the temple. Grant us the strength to support one another, to encourage and uplift those who may falter along the way. Let us be the arms and legs of Jesus in our families, churches, and communities, always ready to lend a helping hand and share the love of Christ with those around us.
In conclusion, O Lord, we lay before You our fears, anxieties, and burdens associated with opposition and uncertainty. Instead of allowing these challenges to discourage us, help us to see them as opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on You. May Your presence be our source of comfort and peace.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We place our trust in You, knowing that You are always working for our good and Your glory. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray,
Amen.
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Ezra 6:6 - "Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:"
"Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:" - Ezra 6:6
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Ezra 6:19 - "And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month."
Ezra 8:6 - "Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males."
Ezra 6:2 - "And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus written:"
Ezra 2:6 - "The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve."
Ezra 6:15 - "And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king."
Ezra 6:18 - "And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, which is at Jerusalem; as it is written in the book of Moses."
Ezra 6:16 - "¶ And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,"
Ezra 6:10 - "That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons."
Ezra 4:6 - "And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem."
Ezra 6:4 - "With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house:"
Ezra 6:1 - "Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon."
Ezra 7:6 - "This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him."
Ezra 6:7 - "Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place."
Ezra 3:6 - "From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid."
Ezra 6:13 - "¶ Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar-boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily."
Ezra 6:20 - "For the priests and the Levites were purified together, all of them were pure, and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity, and for their brethren the priests, and for themselves."
Ezra 1:6 - "And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered."
Ezra 10:6 - "¶ Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away."
Nehemiah 8:6 - "And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground."
Ezra 5:6 - "¶ The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:"
"Of the sons also of Adin; Ebed the son of Jonathan, and with him fifty males." - Ezra 8:6
"And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month." - Ezra 6:19