A Prayer for Deliverance in Times of Distress
"And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him." - 2 Chronicles 18:31
O gracious and mighty Lord, we come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing our dependence upon Your infinite wisdom and unfailing love. We humbly recall the words of 2 Chronicles 18:31, which tells of a moment of great peril faced by Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah. "And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him."
Lord, as we reflect on this scripture, we are reminded of the strength found in calling upon Your name in our times of need. Jehoshaphat, surrounded by his foes, did not despair nor falter under the pressure of impending doom; instead, he lifted his voice in a desperate cry to You. We thank You, Lord, that You listen to the cries of Your people. In moments when we feel encircled by challenges and adversities, may we, like Jehoshaphat, turn our eyes toward You, realizing that You are our ultimate source of help and deliverance.
Father, there are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed, facing situations that seem impossible to navigate. We may be under attack, whether from external circumstances or internal struggles. In these moments, help us to remember the example set by Jehoshaphat. May we have the courage to cry out to You with urgency and sincerity, trusting fully that You will hear us.
We seek Your protection, just as Jehoshaphat did, when he was encompassed about by the captains of the chariots. In the same way, Lord, we ask for Your divine shielding over our lives. Protect us from those who would seek to do us harm, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Surround us with Your angels and keep us safe from all harm. As we encounter struggles that threaten to overwhelm us, may we remember that You are bigger than any challenge that rises up against us.
Lord, we also take to heart the fact that You not only listened to Jehoshaphat's cry, but You intervened. You caused the captains of the chariots to depart from him, offering him a clear path to safety. We prayerfully ask for Your intervention in our lives as well. We plead for Your mighty hand to move in the areas where we feel helpless. Touch the hearts and minds of those around us so that they may see Your will be done in our lives. Help us, O Lord, to walk with confidence, trusting in the promise that when we call upon You, You are there to aid and support us.
Additionally, Lord, we reflect upon the miracle of Your deliverance. Help us to testify courageously about the ways You have helped us in the past. Strengthen our faith as we remember how You have brought us through storms before and how You have consistently provided for our needs. Allow our experiences of Your faithfulness to serve as a beacon of hope for others who are currently being besieged by their own obstacles.
We ask You to give us the grace to see our enemies not merely as obstacles but as opportunities for Your glory to be revealed. Let our responses to adversity echo the faith of Jehoshaphat. Let our cries for help ignite a revival of trust in You, inspiring others to call on Your name, working through our lives to draw them closer to You.
In closing, we thank You for Your unchanging nature, for being our refuge and strength. Let our souls be anchored in Your promises and let our mouths proclaim Your greatness. May we never hesitate to cry out to You, confident that when we do, You will surely come to our aid. Through Jesus Christ, our Savior and stronghold, we pray. Amen.
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2 Chronicles 18:31 - "And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him."
"And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, that they said, It is the king of Israel. Therefore they compassed about him to fight: but Jehoshaphat cried out, and the LORD helped him; and God moved them to depart from him." - 2 Chronicles 18:31
2 Chronicles 31:18 - "And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:"
2 Chronicles 31:1
2 Chronicles 31:1
2 Chronicles 31:9 - "Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps."
2 Chronicles 18:9
2 Chronicles 18:9
2 Chronicles 31:11 - "¶ Then Hezekiah commanded to prepare chambers in the house of the LORD; and they prepared them,"
"And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:" - 2 Chronicles 31:18
1 Chronicles 2:31 - "And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai."
2 Chronicles 20:18
2 Chronicles 31:7 - "In the third month they began to lay the foundation of the heaps, and finished them in the seventh month."
2 Chronicles 31:8 - "And when Hezekiah and the princes came and saw the heaps, they blessed the LORD, and his people Israel."
2 Kings 15:31 - "And the rest of the acts of Pekah, and all that he did, behold, they are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel."
2 Chronicles 31:17 - "Both to the genealogy of the priests by the house of their fathers, and the Levites from twenty years old and upward, in their charges by their courses;"
2 Chronicles 31:4 - "Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD."
2 Chronicles 31:12 - "And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next."
2 Chronicles 31:20 - "¶ And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God."
2 Kings 14:18 - "And the rest of the acts of Amaziah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
"Then Hezekiah questioned with the priests and the Levites concerning the heaps." - 2 Chronicles 31:9
2 Chronicles 6:31 - "That they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers."
2 Chronicles 9:31 - "And Solomon slept with his fathers, and he was buried in the city of David his father: and Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead."
2 Chronicles 21:18 - "¶ And after all this the LORD smote him in his bowels with an incurable disease."
2 Chronicles 18:1 - "Now Jehoshaphat had riches and honour in abundance, and joined affinity with Ahab."
1 Chronicles 18:2 - "And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts."
2 Chronicles 31:14 - "And Kore the son of Imnah the Levite, the porter toward the east, was over the freewill offerings of God, to distribute the oblations of the LORD, and the most holy things."
2 Chronicles 17:18 - "And next him was Jehozabad, and with him an hundred and fourscore thousand ready prepared for the war."
2 Chronicles 18:6 - "But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might enquire of him?"
2 Chronicles 18:28 - "So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead."