The Prayer of Jabez Dr Bruce Wilkinson 2000 Secrets of the Vine Dr Bruce Wilkinson 2001 The Prayer of Jabez for Woman Darlene Wilkinson 2002
Jabez, Jabes - Heb - (Yah-betes): sorrow, great pain, distress, hard time.
His mother had a hard, painful time at his birth.
Bless - to impart a supernatural favor; this may be healing [ physical, mental, spiritual, circumstantial ], improved understanding, promotion at work or improved conditions. Better opportunities at work, church, business or community; yes even that piece of equipment or property that you will need.
Prv 10;22 - The Lord's blessing is our greatest wealth; all our work adds nothing to it.
Gimper [ I've found other definitions for this so well go with this one ] someone who always does more than what is required. I need to become more of a gimper for the Lord.
Matt 7:7 - Jesus said, "ask and it will be given to you".
Jms 4:2 - You do not have because you do not ask!
?? Who are you Lord? Ex 34:6 - "I am the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long suffering, and abounding in goodness and truth".
Ex 33:18 - Lord, show me your glory! Lord! I'm only asking for the best that you have to offer me, and those I'm praying for.
?? What would God want me to be like? Eph 4:1-3 %
KJ - King James LB - Living Bible ML - Modern Language RSV - Revised Standard Version NAB - New American Bible (St Joseph) - SJ NAC - Confraternity - C NLT - New Living Testament
KJ - Jabez called on the God of Israel Saying LB Prayed ( Yahweh ) ML appealed
NAB - Extend my boundaries NAC Wilt enlarge my boundaries NLT and expand my lands LB Oh, that you would wonderfully bless me, and help me with my work ML Wilt Thou grant me a great blessing, and extend my boundaries KJ Oh that Thou Wouldst bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast!
C And Thy Hand be with me, Eph 3:16-21 LB Please be with me in all that I do; ML Let Thy Hand be with me; KJ And that Thine Hand might be with me;
Is 59:1 - Listen! The Lord is not too week to save you! And He is not going deaf! He can hear you when you call!
Ps 34:7 - The Angels of The lord encamps around* those who*1 fear the Lord and rescues them from danger. * guards *1 truly Appendix B
Jsh 4:24 - That all the people of the Earth will realize that Yahweh is the Almighty God, that you may fear* Him forever. * Revere, worship
Dnl 6:23 - Daniel was lifted from the lions den, and not a scratch was found on him, because he believed* in his God. * trusted
B Help me and me free of misfortune, without pain! C And save me from being oppressed by pain! N And keep me from all trouble and pain RSV And that Thou keep from harm; that it might not hurt me! LB and keep me from evil and disaster! ML and keep calamity from me; so no pain assails me! KJ and that Thou wouldst keep me from evil; that it may not grieve me
R And God granted what he asked. LB And God granted his request. ML And God brought about what he requested. KJ And God granted him that which he requested.
Think about this: When God blesses you, it will be where you are; showing you how to use blessings that you may already have, or opening the door for better opportunities; sometimes a healing or relieving you of excess stress or work load, while He turns your life, so you can serve Him better. You must make sure, that you thank Him for this! After a while you'll be amazed at the opportunities to serve and Glorify God! But, remember, HE MUST and will lead you through this! Will this take you out of your comfort area? Probably, most likely! Will He guide, protect and give strength to do this? Yes! Yes He will!
Eph 4:7-16 Gifts of Spirit Matt 25:24-29 Talents and gifts
The prayer of Jabez leads to a chain reaction, each link becomes bigger. Somewhere within me, there is a seed of Christ; when that seed grows, so will my boundaries. As my boundaries grow, so will my blessings, and my responsibilities. As my blessings grow, so will my view of what, God, needs me to do for Him. As I do more for Him; the more rewards there are in Heaven, as well as here and now; the more reasons to live for Christ, the more reasons to do His work in my life; to help others have a life worth living.
Lk 1:13 The Angels said to Him, "Do not be afraid, for your prayer is heard." Matt 9:28 Jesus asked, "Do you believe that I can do this." I answered, yes Lord I do! "Because of your faith it will happen." Matt 5:34 Jesus said, "Your faith has made you well; go in peace and be healed of your disease".
Your personal Jabez prayer adjust it to different situations
Zech 4:15 the Angel told me to give me this message, You will succeed, but not by your own your own strength, but by the spirit of the Lord.
Your Jabez prayer for others There are samples if needed Your Jabez prayer for a funeral
Eph 4:1-3 I beg you, prisoner as I am in the Lord, to live and act, in a way that is worthy of those who have been chosen for such wonderful blessings.
Be humble and gentle*. with long suffering*1 forbearing*2 one another in love * with lowliness and meekness *1 patience *2 allowing for each others faults
Eager to maintain in unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
