A Prayer of Deliverance: Calling on the Name of the LORD

O Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, I come before You with a humble heart, acknowledging Your sovereignty and might. Your Word is a light unto my path and a lamp unto my feet, and today I turn to the precious promise found in Joel 2:32, where it is written, "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call."

Heavenly Father, I thank You that every word in Your scripture is true and holds the power to transform lives. This verse fills me with hope and assurance, reminding me that no matter the circumstances or the burdens I carry, when I call upon Your name, deliverance is promised. I confess that there are times when I have been overwhelmed by the chaos of this world. Doubts, fears, and trials have threatened to lead me away from Your peace. Yet, here You declare that whosoever—whosoever—shall call on Your name shall be delivered! What a glorious truth to hold on to!

Lord, I affirm my faith in Your name today. I recognize that Your name represents Your character—Your goodness, Your mercy, and Your unchanging love. I lift my voice to You, calling on Your name, for You are my refuge and strength. I ask that You surround me with Your presence and provide me with the deliverance I need. Help me to trust in You completely, even when my heart trembles or when the storms rage around me.

As I call on Your name, I pray for those in my life who are also in need of deliverance. I intercede on behalf of my family, friends, and all those burdened by addiction, despair, loneliness, or any affliction. Father, may they, too, recognize that they are invited to call upon Your name. Stir their hearts toward You, that they may find solace and hope in Your arms. May they discover the liberating power found in Christ Jesus, who has the authority to break chains and heal deep wounds.

Lord, Your promise extends to Mount Zion and Jerusalem, places rich with history and significance. As the prophets foretold deliverance there, I also seek Your involvement in my life and the lives of those I care for, trusting that just as You delivered those in biblical times, You will deliver us now. I claim this promise over our lives and declare that in You, there is safety and hope. I embrace the fact that I am part of the remnant You have called. I rejoice in Your plans for me, knowing they are plans to prosper and not to harm.

Gracious God, teach me how to rely on Your name daily. Let it be my first thought in times of trouble, my constant shelter, and my stronghold. Help me to pray earnestly, to seek You with my whole heart, and to call on You continually. Provide me with the courage to witness to others of Your faithfulness and to encourage them to seek deliverance through You.

As I close this prayer, I declare my unwavering faith in Your word and Your promises. I thank You for the deliverance that is already on the way. May my life reflect Your glory as I walk in faith, calling on Your name, and sharing this hope with those around me. Thank You, Father, for Your unfailing love, for all who call upon You shall indeed be saved. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

Artwork for Joel 2:32

Joel 2:32 - "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call."

"And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call." - Joel 2:32

Joel 2:28

Joel 2:28

Joel 2

Joel 2:28

Joel 2:22

Joel 2:28-29

Joel 2:28-29

Joel 2:16-20

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Acts 2:16 - "But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;"

Joel 2:18 - "¶ Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people."

Joel 2:28 – "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people."

Joel 1:2-4, 13-20

Joel 2:28 – "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people."

Joel 2:4 - "The appearance of them is as the appearance of horses; and as horsemen, so shall they run."

Joel 2:15 - "¶ Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:"

Joel 2:28 – "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people."

Joel 2:24 - "And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil."

Joel 2:21 - "¶ Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things."

Joel 2:30 - "And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke."

"But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;" - Acts 2:16

Joel 2:6 - "Before their face the people shall be much pained: all faces shall gather blackness."

Joel 2:29 - "And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit."

Joel 2:31 - "The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD come."

1 Samuel 8:2 - "Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-sheba."

Joel 2:12 - "¶ Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:"

"¶ Then will the LORD be jealous for his land, and pity his people." - Joel 2:18

Joel 2:10 - "The earth shall quake before them; the heavens shall tremble: the sun and the moon shall be dark, and the stars shall withdraw their shining:"