A Prayer for Strength and Deliverance from Giants

"All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out." - Joshua 13:12

"All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out." - Joshua 13:{verse.verse_number}

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with hearts filled with gratitude and reverence for Your glorious presence. As we meditate on the words from Joshua 13:12, where it is written, "All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out," we reflect on the mighty works You have done in the lives of those who trusted in You.

Lord, as we make this request known unto You, we acknowledge the giants in our lives—those formidable challenges, fears, and burdens that seem insurmountable. We remember how Moses, by Your command and with Your strength, overcame the king of Og and the giants of Bashan. We draw inspiration from Your faithfulness during that time and seek to emulate the courage displayed by Moses and the Israelites.

Father, we pray for strength to conquer our own giants, the burdens that weigh heavy on our hearts. Whether they manifest as illnesses, financial difficulties, family discord, or spiritual struggles, we ask for Your mighty hand to intervene. Help us to remember that we do not fight these battles alone; through Christ, we are more than conquerors. Empower us, Lord, to take decisive action and to stand firm in our faith, just as Moses did.

May we never forget that the giants are not invincible; they are merely challenges that are vanquished through faith, prayer, and reliance on Your Word. We also ask for wisdom to discern when to act and when to wait upon You, just as the Israelites followed Your lead in every encounter ahead of them. Teach us to be patient in tribulations, knowing that You are refining our character and strengthening our resolve.

Lord, we understand that the battle does not belong to us but to You. We cast our worries and fears upon You, knowing that You care for us deeply and intimately. Just as the remnant of the giants was defeated and cast out, we pray for the same outcome in our lives. Help us to identify the giants that lurk in the shadows, to name them, and to confront them with confidence grounded in Your promises.

In moments of doubt, remind us of Your past deliverances. Keep our eyes focused on the victory at the cross, where sin and death were defeated forever. As we face challenges, let us remember that You reign supreme over every aspect of our lives. Let us be empowered by Your Holy Spirit to smite our doubts, our fears, and any strongholds that may arise against us.

As we meditate on this scripture, help us to acknowledge the giants that are not just external fears, but the giants within—our insecurities, our feelings of inadequacy, and the lies that we sometimes believe about ourselves. Remove from us any identity that does not reflect who You say we are. We are Your beloved children, chosen and cherished, able to face every giant through Your strength.

We humbly ask that through Your grace, we may be equipped to share the testimony of Your deliverance to others facing their own giants. Enable us to be a source of encouragement, reflecting Your glory in our lives, so that others may also find hope in the midst of their struggles.

In closing, we place our faith in Your unchangeable nature and Your promises that have stood the test of time. As we face the giants ahead, let Your love and faithfulness be our foundation. We express our trust in You, declaring victory over our situations by the mighty name of Jesus, who reigns forevermore.

Amen.

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Joshua 13:12 - "All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out."

Joshua 13:12 - "All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out."

"All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out." - Joshua 13:12

"All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out." - Joshua 13:12

Joshua 12:13 - "The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;"

Joshua 12:13 - "The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;"

"The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;" - Joshua 12:13

"The king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one;" - Joshua 12:13

Joshua 1:12 - "¶ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,"

Joshua 1:12 - "¶ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying,"

Joshua 6:12 - "¶ And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD."

Joshua 6:12 - "¶ And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the LORD."

Joshua 12:12 - "The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;"

Joshua 12:12 - "The king of Eglon, one; the king of Gezer, one;"

Joshua 14:13 - "And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance."

Joshua 14:13 - "And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance."

Joshua 5:13

Joshua 5:13

Joshua 24:12

Joshua 24:12

Joshua 24:12

Joshua 24:12

Joshua 13:18 - "And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,"

Joshua 13:18 - "And Jahazah, and Kedemoth, and Mephaath,"

Joshua 11:13 - "But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn."

Joshua 11:13 - "But as for the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; that did Joshua burn."

Joshua 1:12-16

Joshua 1:12-16

Joshua 1:12-16

Joshua 1:12-16

Joshua 5:13 (KJVA)
13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?

Joshua 5:13 (KJVA) 13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries?

Joshua 8:13 - "And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley."

Joshua 8:13 - "And when they had set the people, even all the host that was on the north of the city, and their liers in wait on the west of the city, Joshua went that night into the midst of the valley."

Joshua 13:13 - "Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day."

Joshua 13:13 - "Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day."

Joshua 13:20 - "And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,"

Joshua 13:20 - "And Beth-peor, and Ashdoth-pisgah, and Beth-jeshimoth,"

Joshua 13:19 - "And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-shahar in the mount of the valley,"

Joshua 13:19 - "And Kirjathaim, and Sibmah, and Zareth-shahar in the mount of the valley,"

Exodus 17:13 - "And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword."

Exodus 17:13 - "And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword."

Joshua 12:21 - "The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;"

Joshua 12:21 - "The king of Taanach, one; the king of Megiddo, one;"

Joshua 12:11 - "The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;"

Joshua 12:11 - "The king of Jarmuth, one; the king of Lachish, one;"

Joshua 12:17 - "The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;"

Joshua 12:17 - "The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;"

Joshua 12:15 - "The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;"

Joshua 12:15 - "The king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;"

Joshua 12:10 - "The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;"

Joshua 12:10 - "The king of Jerusalem, one; the king of Hebron, one;"

Joshua 12:18 - "The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;"

Joshua 12:18 - "The king of Aphek, one; the king of Lasharon, one;"

Joshua 12:14 - "The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;"

Joshua 12:14 - "The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;"

Joshua 12:19 - "The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;"

Joshua 12:19 - "The king of Madon, one; the king of Hazor, one;"

"¶ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying," - Joshua 1:12

"¶ And to the Reubenites, and to the Gadites, and to half the tribe of Manasseh, spake Joshua, saying," - Joshua 1:12