A Prayer for Discernment and Protection Against Deceit
"They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper." - Isaiah 59:5
Heavenly Father,
In Your presence, I come this day with a humble heart, seeking Your wisdom and understanding as I reflect on the powerful message of Isaiah 59:5, which declares, "They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper." Lord, this verse serves as a sobering reminder of the perils that arise from the deceitful and harmful pursuits of this world. I approach Your throne of grace, longing for clarity and insight into the hidden dangers that surround me.
O Lord, You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the God who sees all and knows all. I pray that You grant me discernment to identify the things within and around me that are not aligned with Your will. Help me to recognize those who hatch cockatrice’ eggs—those who engage in wickedness and deceit. May my eyes be opened to the plots and schemes of the enemy, who seeks to draw me into confusion and destruction. I plead for Your protection as I navigate through a world infused with sinful temptations and intentions disguised as truth.
As the verse reminds me, the eggs of deception are hatched; I pray against the hatcheries of lies and manipulation that seek to entrap me and lead me astray from Your path. Reveal to me, Lord, the webs that are woven around my life—those intricate designs of compromise and sin that seem harmless yet ensnare my spirit. Shield me from those who, like spiders, entangle me in their deceptive webs, tempting me to partake in their wrongdoings.
Father, I seek not only protection from outside influences but also the strength to withstand the temptations that arise within my own heart. I am aware that it is so easy to be tempted to eat of the eggs that lead to death. Guard my heart against longing for what is sinful, and keep my spirit aligned with Your truths, that I might not fall into traps that lead to ruin. Teach me to find fulfillment in Your goodness rather than in the momentary allure of sinful pleasures.
In Your holy word, You remind me of the importance of being vigilant and wise. I ask for the discipline to scrutinize every choice I face, that I may not act impulsively but lean into Your guidance. Help me to weigh the words of those around me, to listen with discernment and to test every spirit against the foundation of Your truth. Give me a heart that desires only what is right in Your sight, for I know that from those who carry deceit, viperous outcomes can emerge when least expected.
O Lord, I pray for wisdom akin to that of Solomon, for insight that penetrates deep into the heart of matters. When I encounter decisions that might seem benign, remind me to seek Your counsel. Let me not be lulled into complacency by the comfort of familiarity where danger lies. May I learn to avoid places where the venomous viper of wickedness has a chance to emerge.
As I navigate through life, guide my steps toward righteousness. Surround me with fellow believers who uphold truth and righteousness, those who will challenge me to grow and pursue holiness. May our relationships be a refuge from the dangers of the world, pushing one another closer to You rather than further away.
In closing, I express my gratitude for Your unending mercy and guidance. Thank You for being my protector and delivering me from the snares of deceit. Instill within me a fervent desire to pursue righteousness and a heart that seeks only Your glorious path.
In Jesus' name, I pray,
Amen.
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Isaiah 59:5 - "They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper."
"They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper." - Isaiah 59:5
Isaiah 59:1 - "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:"
Isaiah 59:20 - "¶ And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD."
Isaiah 59:7 - "Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths."
Isaiah 59:14 - "And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter."
Isaiah 59:18 - "According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence."
Isaiah 59:15 - "Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment."
Isaiah 59:6 - "Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands."
Isaiah 59:4 - "None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity."
Isaiah 59:16 - "¶ And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him."
Isaiah 59:8 - "The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace."
Isaiah 59:3 - "For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness."
Isaiah 59:17 - "For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke."
Isaiah 59:11 - "We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us."
Isaiah 59:12 - "For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions are with us; and as for our iniquities, we know them;"
Isaiah 59:13 - "In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood."
Isaiah 59:2 - "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear."
Isaiah 59:9 - "¶ Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness."
Isaiah 59:10 - "We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men."
"As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever." - Isaiah 59:21
Psalms 59:5 - "Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah."
Isaiah 59:19 - "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."
"¶ And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD." - Isaiah 59:20
"Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:" - Isaiah 59:1
Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice, Nor does any plead for truth. They trust in empty words and speak lies; They conceive evil and bring forth iniquity.
Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice, Nor does any plead for truth. They trust in empty words and speak lies; They conceive evil and bring forth iniquity.
Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice, Nor does any plead for truth. They trust in empty words and speak lies; They conceive evil and bring forth iniquity.
Isaiah 59:3 (KJVA) 3 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness.
Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.