A Prayer for Divine Preservation and Intercession

"But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon." - Jeremiah 27:18

"But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon." - Jeremiah 27:{verse.verse_number}

O Sovereign Lord, God of Hosts, Heavenly Father, I come before Your throne of grace with a heart full of gratitude for Your promise and for You being ever present in our times of need. As revealed in the words of Your prophet Jeremiah, I echo the urgent call to divine intercession, where he cries out, “But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.” Here I stand, Lord, seeking not only Your guidance but Your protection over the remnants that remain holy and pure in Your sight.

O Lord, as the vessels were crucial to the worship and service in the temple, so too are our lives, our families, and our communities significant to the work You have planned for us. I ask that You instill within us a prophetic heart, a spirit that is bold to intercede and pray earnestly for the preservation of all that You have entrusted to us. May we recognize the weight of our prayers and the authority we hold as Your children, as we approach Your altar with humility and urgency.

Lord, Your word reminds us that even amidst destruction and turmoil, there remains a remnant of hope. I implore You, help us to be those faithful individuals who do not forsake our calling to intercede for our churches, our leaders, and our nation. May we take up the mantle of intercession in the spirit of Jeremiah, making earnest pleas before You, imploring that what is left in the house of the LORD not be carried away or lost to the world like precious vessels sent to Babylon.

We recognize the temptations and trials that surround us; we acknowledge the voices that oppose Your truth. Increase our discernment, O God, so we may distinguish between those who speak Your true Word and those who have allowed worldly distractions to lead them astray. As Your prophets did, let our words and actions align with Your will, and may we continually seek the covering of Your protection over the ministries and lives that serve You.

In our intercession, may we not only pray for ourselves but extend our supplications to others, mindful of the needs of the church and the body of Christ. Help us remember those who are weary and without hope, those who face the risk of being taken captive by the alluring promises of a Babylon that calls them away from Your truth. I seek Your guidance for the leaders within our church and nation. O Lord, surround them with wise counselors and give them hearts that are attuned to Your voice.

My heart weeps for the vessels of worship and honor that need safeguarding from destruction. I ask You, Archangel Michael, to lead the charge as protector of our homes, sanctuaries, and communities. May none fall victim to deceit and manipulation, but instead rise up in unity, bound in prayer, and fortified by Your Spirit.

Heavenly Father, I am steadfast in the belief that You hear our cries. Your promises affirm that You are the God of preservation and restoration. As we engage in fervent intercession, ignite in us a passion to uphold holiness as we labor for Your Kingdom. We take hold of the mantle of Jeremiah, confident that our petitions will echo in the heavenly realms, fostering hope amidst despair.

In conclusion, I submit this prayer into Your ever-watchful hands, praying that we may see a mighty revival of faithfulness, yielding not only the vessels of our time but also a legacy of righteousness that cannot be carried away. Let our prayers be a fragrant offering before You, O Holy One, that in all things, Your will be done.

In Your precious name, I pray, Amen.

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Jeremiah 27:18 - "But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon."

Jeremiah 27:18 - "But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon."

"But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon." - Jeremiah 27:18

"But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon." - Jeremiah 27:18

Jeremiah 36:27 - "¶ Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying,"

Jeremiah 36:27 - "¶ Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying,"

Jeremiah 29:27 - "Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?"

Jeremiah 29:27 - "Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?"

Genesis 18-27

Genesis 18-27

Jeremiah 18:1 - "The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,"

Jeremiah 18:1 - "The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,"

Jeremiah 27:1 - "In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,"

Jeremiah 27:1 - "In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,"

Genesis 27:18-19

Genesis 27:18-19

Joshua 18:27 - "And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,"

Joshua 18:27 - "And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah,"

Jeremiah 32:18

Jeremiah 32:18

Jeremiah  23:18

Jeremiah 23:18

Jeremiah 22:27 - "But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return."

Jeremiah 22:27 - "But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return."

John 18:27 - "Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew."

John 18:27 - "Peter then denied again: and immediately the cock crew."

Matthew 27:18 - "For he knew that for envy they had delivered him."

Matthew 27:18 - "For he knew that for envy they had delivered him."

Jeremiah 49:27 - "And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Ben-hadad."

Jeremiah 49:27 - "And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Ben-hadad."

Luke 18:27 - "And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."

Luke 18:27 - "And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."

Jeremiah 18:5 - "Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,"

Jeremiah 18:5 - "Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,"

"And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah," - Joshua 18:27

"And Rekem, and Irpeel, and Taralah," - Joshua 18:27

Jeremiah 38:27 - "Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived."

Jeremiah 38:27 - "Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived."

Job 27:18 - "He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh."

Job 27:18 - "He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh."

Matthew 18:27 - "Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt."

Matthew 18:27 - "Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt."

"The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying," - Jeremiah 18:1

"The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying," - Jeremiah 18:1

Jeremiah 5:27 - "As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich."

Jeremiah 5:27 - "As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich."

Jeremiah 27:17 - "Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?"

Jeremiah 27:17 - "Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?"

Jeremiah 32:27 - "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"

Jeremiah 32:27 - "Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?"

Acts 27:18 - "And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;"

Acts 27:18 - "And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;"

1 Chronicles 27:18 - "Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:"

1 Chronicles 27:18 - "Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of Michael:"

Jeremiah 18:18 - "¶ Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words."

Jeremiah 18:18 - "¶ Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words."

Jeremiah 51:18 - "They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish."

Jeremiah 51:18 - "They are vanity, the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish."

Jeremiah 4:27 - "For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end."

Jeremiah 4:27 - "For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end."