Sovereign Lord,
We proclaim the name of the Lord, the greatness of our God; there is no one like you. You are our Rock, your works are perfect, and all your ways are just. You are faithful, upright, and merciful, and you do no wrong. Thank you that you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life and, when we ask, you give us Holy Spirit for revelation, wisdom, and discernment. Today we approach your throne of Glory asking for you to pour out your Spirit of discernment upon all who claim you as Lord and Savior. There are so many “voices” in this world – chattering, speaking, whispering, and screaming – that we often find ourselves drawn to one or another, but not sure which one(s) might be yours. Give us great clarity to listen to your voice and your voice only. Give us great discernment to know where to ignore “false flag” reports or outright lies, but to know where your Truth is – in media reports, social media posts and comments, and especially in your Church. Among the people who claim to be your followers there is great diversity in thought. While that can be a reflection of your great creativity in creating us, it can also be warning of the infiltration of the enemy of our souls into your Church. Give us discernment, Lord, so we know which voices in the Church and society speak for you – reflect your Character, your Will, and your Truth. It is time for you to act to root out the wickedness in your Church and in our society because your law of Life and Love, Truth and Justice, is being broken. Guide us in your truth and teach us, for you are God our Savior, and our hope is in you all day long. Give us wise and discerning hearts so we may know where your Truth is and how that Truth can set us free. In the strong name of Christ, and begging for the intervention of the Holy Spirit, we pray. So be it. Amen.
“How great you are, Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.” (2 Samuel 7:22 NIV)
“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
“I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!
He is the Rock, his works are perfect,
and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong,
upright and just is he.” (Deut. 32:3-4)
“I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.” (Luke 21:15)
“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (Eph. 1:17)
“They are a nation without sense, there is no discernment in them.
If only they were wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be!” (Deut. 32: 28-29)
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)
“Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.” (Psalm 25:5)
“When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.” (Proverbs 28:2)
“Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
It is time for you to act, Lord; your law is being broken.” (Psalm 119:124-126)
“The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.” (1 Kings 3:10-12)