A Prayer for Divine Protection and Awe of the Lord
"So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him." - Isaiah 59:19
O Sovereign Lord, with our hearts uplifted and our spirits yearning, we come before Your holy presence, acknowledging Your greatness and majesty as we meditate on the profound truth found in Isaiah 59:19. We reflect on the words: "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."
Heavenly Father, we start by exalting Your holy name, which is above all names. Your name is a fortress, a refuge for the oppressed, and a source of strength in times of trouble. As we approach You in prayer, we seek to understand the weight of reverence that accompanies Your divine name, and we desire that all creation would recognize Your power and glory. May our lives reflect that fear of the Lord, one that leads us to deep respect, unwavering faith, and steadfast obedience to Your commands.
Lord, we look to the west and the east, the north and the south, and we beseech You that the fear of Your name would resonate across the nations. We implore You that hearts which are hardened by sin or blinded by ignorance may be softened to recognize Who You are – the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Redeemer. Let Your glory rise like the sun, illuminating the darkness that holds them captive. May the knowledge of Your truth spread like wildfire across the earth, igniting a passion for righteousness and invoking reverence toward Your holy name.
As we look out upon the world, we are daily confronted by enemies that seek to devour the faith of many, much like a flood rising rapidly, threatening to engulf those who feel outnumbered and oppressed. We bear witness to the injustices that abound, the strife among nations, and the spiritual battles that rage within our own hearts. Yet, we hold on to the promise within Your Word. When the enemy comes in like a flood, we declare with faith that the Spirit of the LORD shall raise a standard against him.
O Lord, we ask that You send forth Your Spirit, a mighty force that abides in the hearts of Your people, fortifying us against the attacks of the adversary. When doubt threatens to invade our minds, when despair seeks to drown out our hope, may Your Spirit rise up within us, declaring that we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ who loves us!
Father, we implore You to strengthen our resolve as we confront the battles laid before us. Equip us with the full armor of God as we take our stand against the schemes of the enemy. Help us to hold on to the faith that enables us to overcome the floods of temptations, distractions, and discouragements that assail us. May Your Word be our shield and our sword, protecting our thoughts, words, and actions.
In the face of adversity, Lord, may our eyes remain fixed upon You, secure in the knowledge that Your standard stands tall against every threat. We ask that You cultivate within us a boldness that proclaims Your glory no matter the circumstances we may encounter. When we are pressed, may we shine even brighter as testimonies of Your grace and power.
Moreover, we lift up those who feel overwhelmed today. We pray for the lost, the hurting, and the weary. May they experience the liberating power of Your presence, and may they be drawn to You. As they recognize Your glory from the rising of the sun, may they anticipate the lifting of Your standard amidst their trials.
In closing, we place our trust in You, dear Lord, knowing that ultimately, it is Your strength that prevails. To You be all honor and glory forever. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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Isaiah 59:19 - "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."
"So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him." - Isaiah 59:19
Isaiah 59:1 - "Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:"
Isaiah 59:20 - "¶ And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD."
Isaiah 59:7 - "Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths."
Isaiah 59:14 - "And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter."
Isaiah 59:18 - "According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence."
Isaiah 59:15 - "Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment."
Isaiah 59:6 - "Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands."
Isaiah 59:5 - "They hatch cockatrice' eggs, and weave the spider's web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper."
Isaiah 59:4 - "None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity."
Isaiah 59:16 - "¶ And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him."
Isaiah 59:8 - "The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace."
Isaiah 59:3 - "For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness."
Isaiah 59:17 - "For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke."
Isaiah 59:11 - "We roar all like bears, and mourn sore like doves: we look for judgment, but there is none; for salvation, but it is far off from us."
Isaiah 59:12 - "For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions are with us; and as for our iniquities, we know them;"
Isaiah 59:13 - "In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood."
Isaiah 59:2 - "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear."
Isaiah 59:9 - "¶ Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness."
Isaiah 59:10 - "We grope for the wall like the blind, and we grope as if we had no eyes: we stumble at noonday as in the night; we are in desolate places as dead men."
"As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever." - Isaiah 59:21
"Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:" - Isaiah 59:1
"¶ And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD." - Isaiah 59:20
Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice, Nor does any plead for truth. They trust in empty words and speak lies; They conceive evil and bring forth iniquity.
Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice, Nor does any plead for truth. They trust in empty words and speak lies; They conceive evil and bring forth iniquity.
Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice, Nor does any plead for truth. They trust in empty words and speak lies; They conceive evil and bring forth iniquity.
Isaiah 59:3 (KJVA) 3 For your hands are defiled with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, your tongue hath muttered perverseness.
Isaiah 59:10 We grope for the wall like the blind, And we grope as if we had no eyes; We stumble at noonday as at twilight; We are as dead men in desolate places.
Isaiah 59:2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.