A Prayer for Assurance and Everlasting Life
"I ensure none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. And this is the will of him that everyone which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day." - John 6:39-40
Heavenly Father,
In the quiet of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude for Your promises that stand the test of time. I reflect upon the profound words of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as recorded in John 6:39-40 (KJV): "And this is the will of him that sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day."
Lord, what a beautiful declaration of Your intent towards us! As I ponder these verses, I am reminded of Your unwavering commitment to those You have called. Thank You, Father, for the assurance that none of us are lost in Your eyes. You have gifted us the opportunity to know Christ, to see Him and to believe in Him as our Savior. I pray today that my heart truly understands the weight of this promise.
Help me to grasp the deep love that fuels Your will—an unyielding love that desires to preserve and protect those You have entrusted to Your care. Lord, I present before You my fears and doubts. When life’s challenges loom, I sometimes feel insignificant and unworthy of Your attention, yet You remind me through Jesus that I am not lost, that I am seen, valued, and saved. Thank You for not allowing me to slip through the cracks of life.
As I reflect on the phrase, "that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing," I am overwhelmed by your mercy and grace. It is comforting to know that with You, there is no room for loss, only preservation. Validate my faith in this truth, Lord. I pray for anyone who doubts their place in Your family, those who feel unseen or unworthy. May they find solace in this promise—You will not lose them, for they are Your creation, uniquely made in Your image. Strengthen our faith to believe in the security we have in Your love.
Jesus, You also said, "that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life." I stand in awe of the gift of everlasting life that is available to all who believe. What an unfathomable gift! Empower me, Lord, to proclaim this truth boldly. Help me to share the good news about Your son—not just through words, but through actions that reflect Your love and grace. Let my life be a testament to those around me of the hope that exists in believing and following You.
As the world grapples with uncertainties, let this Scripture resonate with hope, peace, and assurance that transcends circumstances. Cultivate a sense of urgency in my heart to spread the message of eternal life through Jesus Christ, for the time is short and many are still searching for hope. Give me the courage to reach out to those in need, to tell them about the promise of resurrection and everlasting life that You extended to all of us.
As I prepare for the last day, I find comfort in knowing that when the time comes, You will raise me up with the same love and intention that You have shown throughout my life. Thank You for Your promise of salvation. Instill in me a deep longing to pursue holiness and righteousness as I eagerly await the day when I will see You face to face.
Today, I lay down my insecurities and embrace the assurance of eternal life that comes only through faith in Your Son. Thank You, Lord, for Your unwavering promises. In Jesus's holy name, I pray. Amen.
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John 6:39-40 - "And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day."
"And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day." - John 6:39-40
John 6:40
John 6:40
John 19:39-40 - "And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."
1 Corinthians 14:39-40
John 6:40 - "And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day."
John 6:39 - "And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day."
John 7:37-39
John 7:37-39
Ezekiel 40:39 - "¶ And in the porch of the gate were two tables on this side, and two tables on that side, to slay thereon the burnt offering and the sin offering and the trespass offering."
John 1:40 - "One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother."
John 10:40 - "And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode."
John 12:39 - "Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,"
Exodus 39:40 - "The hangings of the court, his pillars, and his sockets, and the hanging for the court gate, his cords, and his pins, and all the vessels of the service of the tabernacle, for the tent of the congregation,"
John 5:40 - "And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life."
Psalm 40:6
John 10:39 - "Therefore they sought again to take him: but he escaped out of their hand,"
Genesis 39:6-12
John 7:40 - "¶ Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet."
John 18:40 - "Then cried they all again, saying, Not this man, but Barabbas. Now Barabbas was a robber."
Hebrews 11:39-40 - "And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us."
John 5:39 - "¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
John 19:40 - "Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury."
Mark 6:40 - "And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties."
"And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury." - John 19:39-40
Psalm 37:39-40 - "But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in time of trouble. And the Lord helps them and delivers them; He delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in Him."
Acts 10:39-40 - "And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree: Him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly."
John 9:40 - "And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?"
Job 40:6 - "¶ Then answered the LORD unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said,"