A Prayer for Divine Presence and Prosperity
"And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand." - Genesis 39:3
Heavenly Father,
I come before You today, filled with gratitude for Your everlasting love and for the unfathomable blessings you bestow upon us. As I reflect on the life of Joseph, particularly on the profound truth expressed in Genesis 39:3, where it is written, “And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand,” I am filled with awe at the way Your presence can manifest in our lives, turning even the most trying of circumstances into avenues for success and grace.
Lord, I praise You for the assurance that Your presence accompanies me wherever I go. Just as You were with Joseph during his time of trials and tribulations, I ask that You would surround me with Your divine essence every moment of my day. Let Your presence be palpable in my life; let it guide my actions, my thoughts, and my decisions. May those around me recognize that it is not merely my efforts that yield success but the strength and wisdom that You impart to me.
Help me, Father, to remain steadfast in faith, just as Joseph did. Though he faced betrayal, false accusations, and imprisonment, he never wavered in his trust in You. Teach me to have unwavering faith in Your plans for me, especially when the road seems dark and the journey daunting. Let my spirit be buoyed by the assurance that when You are with me, I can face any challenge that lies ahead.
I seek to be a vessel of Your love and light in a world that often feels heavy with despair. May my attitudes and actions demonstrate the truth of Your presence. I pray that others may see in me the fruits of your Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Let my life serve as a testament to Your power, as Joseph's life did for Pharaoh, that even in the mundane and overlooked moments, Your glory can shine brightly.
Father, I ask that You bless the work of my hands. Just as You made all that Joseph did to prosper in his hand, I pray for Your divine favor to rest upon my endeavors. May everything I touch and every goal I pursue reflect Your goodness. Help me to work diligently, not for my own glory, but as an act of worship unto You. Let my labor bear fruit that not only benefits me but uplifts those around me.
I invite You, O Lord, into every aspect of my life - my relationships, my work, my study, and my service. Grant me wisdom and understanding so I may navigate the challenges I face in all these endeavors. May I always seek to honor You in everything I do. Allow your light to shine through me, attracting people not to myself, but to You - that they may see Your hand at work in my life.
As I look towards the future, help me to remember that prosperity is not merely about material wealth; it encompasses peace, joy, and fulfillment in my purpose. Envelop me in Your grace, Father, so that I may be content and grateful in all circumstances.
Thank You for the promise of Your presence and for the knowledge that with You, nothing is impossible. May we always recognize and celebrate Your work in our lives as we await the glorious things You have in store for us. Let us be evermore aware of Your guidance in our journeys and committed to reflecting Your love and prosperity in the world around us.
In the name of Jesus, I pray,
Amen.
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Genesis 39:3 - "And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand."
"And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand." - Genesis 39:3
Genesis 24-39
Genesis 39:12
Genesis 39:6-12
Genesis 24:39 - "And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me."
Genesis 39:2 - "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Genesis 30:39 - "And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted."
Genesis 39:21 - "¶ But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison."
Genesis 39:16 - "And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home."
Genesis 39:22 - "And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it."
Genesis 39:11 - "And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within."
Genesis 39:10 - "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her."
Genesis 39:13 - "And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,"
Lamentations 3:39 - "Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?"
Job 39:3 - "They bow themselves, they bring forth their young ones, they cast out their sorrows."
Genesis 39:18 - "And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out."
Genesis 39:20 - "And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison."
Genesis 41:39 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:"
Genesis 39:7 - "¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me."
Genesis 39:23 - "The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper."
Genesis 27:39 - "And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;"
Genesis 39:12 - "And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out."
Genesis 39:15 - "And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out."
Genesis 31:39 - "That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night."
Genesis 39:17 - "And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:"
Genesis 39:1 - "And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither."
Psalms 39:3 - "My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue,"
"And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me." - Genesis 24:39
Exodus 39:3 - "And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, with cunning work."