A Prayer for Blessing and Expansion Inspired by Jabez
"Sure! Here is the King James Version of 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested." - 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
O Sovereign Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth,
I come before You with a heart yearning for Your divine presence. As I reflect on the life of Jabez, that honorable servant of Yours, my spirit is stirred by the prayer he uttered, which has echoed through generations, reminding us of the power of humble supplication to the God of Israel. Lord, today I echo Jabez's plea as I seek Your blessings, not just for myself, but for all those whom I hold dear.
Blessed are You, O Lord, who hears the cries of Your children. I declare that just as Jabez was more honorable than his brethren, so may I strive to live a life that glorifies You and motivates those around me to seek righteousness. Help me, Heavenly Father, to set an example of integrity and honor in my community. May my actions speak of Your grace and mercy. Let my hands work for Your glory, and my heart be a vessel of Your love.
Father, like Jabez, I come to you with boldness in prayer, saying, "Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed!" Your Word assures me that You are a generous God who delights in giving good gifts to His children. Lord, I ask that You rain down Your blessings upon my life – blessings in my health, my relationships, my work, and every endeavor I undertake. Fill me with the abundance of Your grace so that I might flourish in all that I do.
In the spirit of Jabez, I earnestly seek that You would enlarge my coast. Expand my capacity, Lord, to influence those around me positively. Open doors of opportunity that lead me to places where I can serve You and others in greater measures. May I not limit the scope of Your blessings based on my own fears or doubts, but rather, may I trust in Your limitless power.
O God, I ask that Your hand might be with me. Guide me in my decisions, protect me in my endeavors, and lead me along paths of righteousness. I recognize that with Your hand upon me, I can accomplish much more than I could ever dream on my own. Let Your strength be my foundation, and may my life reflect the light of Your presence.
Furthermore, I beseech Thee, O Lord, that You would keep me from evil. As I traverse the challenges of life's journey, help me to remain steadfast against the temptations that seek to lead me astray. Shield me from all harm and deceit, and fortify my spirit against any adversary that may rise against me. Let not grief or disappointment find a place in my heart, but instead, may I rise above the struggles, empowered by Your Spirit.
Lord, I also pray for those around me, that Your blessings would pour over their lives as well. May family and friends experience Your goodness, and may they be drawn to You by the testimony of our lives. Bring about unity and peace in our relationships, helping us to build each other up in love.
Your Word tells us that You granted Jabez his requests, and I stand in faith knowing that You are the same God yesterday, today, and forevermore. I trust that the requests I lay before You are met with a divine response. Thank You for hearing my prayer and for the assurance of Your presence with me.
May my life, like Jabez’s, be a testament to the blessings of obedience and faithfulness, and may I continually seek to honor You in all that I do. In the cherished name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
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1 Chronicles 4:9-10 - "Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, 'Because I bore him in pain.' And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!' So God granted him what he requested."
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[9]And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.
[10]And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.](https://media.bible.art/7ad6cb21-c75d-4fa2-b08f-1231ae7e83c2-thumbnail.jpg)
1 Chronicles 4:9-10 [9]And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. [10]And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.
"Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, 'Because I bore him in pain.' And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, 'Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!' So God granted him what he requested." - 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
1 Chronicles 9:10 - "¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin,"
1 Chronicles 4:9 - "¶ And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow."
1 Chronicles 4 : 10
"¶ And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin," - 1 Chronicles 9:10
1 Chronicles 9:4 - "Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, of the children of Pharez the son of Judah."
"¶ And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow." - 1 Chronicles 4:9
1 Chronicles 10:9 - "And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, and to the people."
Psalm 10:9-10
2 Chronicles 4:9 - "¶ Furthermore he made the court of the priests, and the great court, and doors for the court, and overlaid the doors of them with brass."
2 Chronicles 4:10 - "And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over against the south."
1 Chronicles 1:4 - "Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth."
1 Chronicles 10:10 - "And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in the temple of Dagon."
1 Chronicles 9:37 - "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth."
1 Chronicles 24:9 - "The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin,"
2 Chronicles 4:22
1 Chronicles 10:4 - "Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it."
1 Chronicles 1:10 - "And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth."
1 Chronicles 12:10 - "Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth,"
1 Chronicles 24:10 - "The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah,"
John 10:9
1 Chronicles 9:5 - "And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons."
2 Chronicles 9:10 - "And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones."
1 Chronicles 4:29 - "And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad,"
1 Chronicles 4:30 - "And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag,"
1 Chronicles 8:4 - "And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah,"
1 Chronicles 4:1 - "The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal."
1 Chronicles 6:9 - "And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan,"