A Prayer for Wisdom and Deliverance from False Counsel
"Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee." - Isaiah 47:13
Heavenly Father, our Sovereign and Eternal King, we come before You today, humbled by the weight of Your truth and the depth of Your wisdom. We seek Your presence in our lives, acknowledging that You are the Creator of all, whose understanding is beyond measure. As we meditate on Isaiah 47:13, ‘Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee,’ we are reminded of the futility of relying on human wisdom and the counsel of this world apart from You.
Lord, it is all too easy for us to become entangled in the myriad voices that seek our attention. The clamor of the world pulls us toward its beliefs, its practices, and its ideologies, much like the astrologers and stargazers of old who proffered predictions without the foundation of Your divine truth. We confess that at times, we, too, have been wearied by the multitude of worldly counsel, seeking answers in places where there is only uncertainty.
Father, help us to discern where our help truly comes from. Allow us to seek Your guidance in the depths of our hearts rather than relying on the fleeting knowledge of those who do not know You. We thank You for the gift of Your Word, which stands as a beacon of hope and guidance amid the chaos of this world. Please remind us that wisdom is found in reverence for You, our Creator and Provider. May we turn away from the distractions that wear us down, and instead, anchor ourselves firmly in the promises of Your Scripture.
In this prayer, we seek Your forgiveness for moments we have betrayed our trust in You by turning to and depending upon the counsel of astrologers and soothsayers. Forgive us for neglecting Your voice in favor of the seductive whispers of those who claim foresight but lack Your divine insight. Teach us, O God, that true wisdom begins with a fear of You, a concept that is lost on those who chase after the stars for guidance.
Lord, grant us the courage to stand firm in our faith amid the barrage of worldly advice. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, comforting us as we seek Your counsel in moments of uncertainty. Inspire us to draw closer to You in prayer, knowing that Your insights are far superior to any so-called wisdom this world can offer.
As we confront the uncertainties of life, we call upon Your name, believing that only You have the power to save us from the perils that loom ahead. The world may mock our reliance on You, but we find strength in the assurance that Your plans for us are good and filled with hope.
Help us to develop a relationship with You that goes beyond mere acknowledgment. Teach us to seek Your counsel in all aspects of our lives—our decisions, our relationships, our work, and our service to others. Grant us patience, Lord. Help us to wait for Your perfect timing and will instead of rushing to consult others who may not have our best interests at heart.
May our ears be attuned to Your voice so that when we face the challenges of life, we will turn to You first, resting in the knowledge that You are our refuge in times of trouble. You alone can save us from the snares laid before us, and we trust in Your providence to lead us through the darkest valleys into the light of Your presence.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust that You will guide us toward true wisdom and protection as we seek to live according to Your will. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
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Isaiah 47:13 - "Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee."
"Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee." - Isaiah 47:13
Isaiah 47:4 - "As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel."
Leviticus 13:47 - "¶ The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment;"
Isaiah 47:5 - "Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms."
Matthew 13:47 - "¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:"
Isaiah 47:2 - "Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers."
Isaiah 47:7 - "¶ And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it."
Genesis 47:13 - "¶ And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine."
"As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 47:4
Isaiah 47:1 - "Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon, sit on the ground: there is no throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate."
Isaiah 47:14 - "Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it."
Acts 13:47 - "For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth."
Isaiah 47:9 - "But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments."
Isaiah 47:12 - "Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast laboured from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, if so be thou mayest prevail."
Isaiah 47:3 - "Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man." The image should not depict explicit or offensive content but be symbolic.
Ezekiel 47:13 - "¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; This shall be the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions."
"¶ The garment also that the plague of leprosy is in, whether it be a woollen garment, or a linen garment;" - Leviticus 13:47
Isaiah 47:15 - "Thus shall they be unto thee with whom thou hast laboured, even thy merchants, from thy youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none shall save thee."
Isaiah 13:1 - "The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see."
Isaiah 47:6 - "¶ I was wroth with my people, I have polluted mine inheritance, and given them into thine hand: thou didst shew them no mercy; upon the ancient hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke."
Isaiah 47:8 - "Therefore hear now this, thou that art given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:"
"¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:" - Matthew 13:47
Isaiah 47:10 - "¶ For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me."
Isaiah 47:14 - "Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it."
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Isaiah 47:14 - "Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it."
Isaiah 47:11 - "¶ Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it riseth: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it off: and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know."
"Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers." - Isaiah 47:2