A Prayer of Expectation and Faith in God's Promises

"¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now." - Jeremiah 17:15

"¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now." - Jeremiah 17:{verse.verse_number}

O Lord Almighty, Sovereign Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today to lift up our hearts and minds to Your greatness and boundless love. As we reflect on the words of Jeremiah 17:15, "Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now," we find ourselves in a moment of yearning and deep reflection, craving Your guidance and the fulfillment of Your promises in our lives.

Father, we gather as humble servants, acknowledging the times in our lives when we too have echoed the sentiments of those in Jeremiah’s time—when we have questioned, "Where is the word of the Lord?" In moments of trial and uncertainty, we often look for Your reassurance and clarity, desperately seeking a sign or a word that will bring us comfort and direction. Lord, forgive us for our impatience and doubts. Help us remember that Your timing is perfect, that Your plans are higher than ours, and that Your understanding surpasses our own.

In this prayer, we express our sincere desire to hear from You. We long for Your word to penetrate our hearts, to fill us with wisdom that goes beyond human understanding. As we face our daily challenges, we want to be anchored in Your truth. May we seek Your word with fervent hearts, knowing it is through Your living word that we find life and vitality.

Lord, we live in a world filled with noise and distractions, where the whispers of the enemy often drown out the gentle nudges of Your spirit. Help us, O God, to attune our ears to hear Your voice. Create in us a longing for deep communion with You, so that when we seek Your word, we do so with reverence and expectation, ready to receive Your divine instructions.

When we face trials, may we not be quick to despair, but rest assured in the knowledge that Your word will come to us in due time. Teach us to trust in the promise of Isaiah 40:31, that those who wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint. Help us to embody this patience and steadfastness as we await Your response to our prayers and petitions.

Father, we declare that we are expectant of Your word. Your word brings life, faith, hope, and healing. Empower us, Lord, to absorb scripture into our very being. May it be the source of our strength when we are weak, the comfort when we are sorrowful, and the clarity in confusion. Remind us through Your written word that You are not a God who is distant or silent, but one who speaks to His people through the ages.

As we navigate our personal or collective journeys—through seasons of waiting or trial—may we find refuge in the promises found in Your word. Let it be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105), guiding us through life's uncertainties.

Finally, Lord, we pray that in our lives, we may also be instruments of Your word. Let us share the hope and light of Your message with those around us, so they too may come to know the power and truth of Your everlasting covenant. Guide us to encourage and uplift others when they too question, "Where is the word of the LORD?" Let our lives reflect Your unwavering promise and love.

In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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Jeremiah 17:15 - "¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now."

Jeremiah 17:15 - "¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now."

"¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now." - Jeremiah 17:15

"¶ Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now." - Jeremiah 17:15

Jeremiah 15:17 - "I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation."

Jeremiah 15:17 - "I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation."

Jeremiah 17:17 - "Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil."

Jeremiah 17:17 - "Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil."

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Jeremiah 17:7-8

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Jeremiah 17:7-8

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"I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation." - Jeremiah 15:17

"I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation." - Jeremiah 15:17

Jeremiah 39:15 - "¶ Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying,"

Jeremiah 39:15 - "¶ Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying,"

Genesis 17-15

Genesis 17-15

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Acts 17:15

Acts 17:15

Genesis 15:17

Genesis 15:17

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Jeremiah 15:12 - "Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?"

Jeremiah 15:12 - "Shall iron break the northern iron and the steel?"

Jeremiah 17:7 - "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is."

Jeremiah 17:7 - "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is."

Jeremiah 28:17 - "So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month."

Jeremiah 28:17 - "So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month."

Jeremiah 7:17 - "¶ Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?"

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Jeremiah 17:12 - "¶ A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary."

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Jeremiah 28:15 - "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie."

Jeremiah 28:15 - "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie."

Matthew 17:14-15

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Jeremiah 41:17 (KJVA)
17 And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

Jeremiah 41:17 (KJVA) 17 And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

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Jeremiah 41:17 (KJVA)
17 And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

Jeremiah 41:17 (KJVA) 17 And they departed, and dwelt in the habitation of Chimham, which is by Bethlehem, to go to enter into Egypt,

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Jeremiah 10:17 - "¶ Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress."