A sweeping and poetic telling of the poignant biblical stories of how the Israelites came to be under the yoke of the Egyptians and how they were freed from slavery by Moses.
In a script-like format that can be read aloud in groups, The Ancient Houses of Egypt presents the tales of two central Old Testament characters. First, we weave the story of Joseph, with his many-colored coat, his brothers’ treachery and his bondage and ascension to glory. Then, we move to the saga of Moses, with his mother’s sacrifice, his rise to power, his struggle with and acceptance of his lineage and the deliverance of his people.
This retelling reworks these familiar stories to focus on Joseph and Moses’ devotion, faith and obedience to God in the face of scorn, mockery and threat of death; their steadfast belief and willingness to obey brought God to their people and their people to freedom and prosperity.
Grace of God is without measure. We must always ask for his grace in every situation and in every area of our lives.
The Bible reference
“For if by one man’s offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.”
(Romans 5:17 KJV)
Pray the Prayer of Abundant Grace
ABUNDANT GRACE PRAYER – No. 1
Dear God, please do not let me abuse your grace in my life. Help me to fear and carefully follow all your instructions so that I can prosper in life and ministry. I also pray that you frustrate all enemies’ schemes aim to sabotage your grace in my life. Let my enemies fail; let me serve you well, and let me receive your goodly rewards in this life – and in heaven also. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
ABUNDANT GRACE PRAYER – No. 2
Ancient of Days, I understand that you require that all people must faithfully obey you and follow your instructions. Therefore, I am ready to yield my life and obey you to the fullness. I will serve and honor you as long as I live. I am utilizing this opportunity to ask for your extra grace that will enable me to satisfy you at all times. Please give me your grace so that I can prosper on earth and in heaven also. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
ABUNDANT GRACE PRAYER – No. 3
Jehovah, please help me to be sensitive in the Holy Ghost at all times. Let me yield my total life unto you, and let me follow your instructions whenever you lead – so that I can enjoy your unmerited grace and favor on earth. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
ABUNDANT GRACE PRAYER – No. 4
Dear God, I understand that Satan has nothing good to offer anyone; therefore, I choose to follow you. My heart desires would be to faithfully serve you and obey your instructions. I will not deviate from loving you! I will serve you with my whole heart, and I will give all it takes to make our relationship work. Please anoint me with grace and fill me with your Holy Spirit to keep my promises, and remain faithful to you unto the end. Please count me worthy of your blessings on earth and in heaven also. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Any act of kindness that a believer extends to other people would be deemed important to God. Christians are to represent God by showing kindness towards others. The Lord will turn our charitable efforts into meeting people’s needs; he will also bless us in return.
The Bible reference
“Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
(Luke 6:38 KJV)
Pray the Prayer of Benevolence
BENEVOLENCE PRAYER – No. 1
O Lord God, please keep brothers and sisters in Christ together in the unity of spirit. Let brethren in Christ work together as a theme. Let us evangelize gospel together, and let us sing your praises together. Let us care and assist our fellows who are in need. Enable us to offer prayers and moral supports as needed in Jesus Name I Pray.
Amen.
BENEVOLENCE PRAYER – No. 2
Also, let us utilize our resources to assist our brethren who are in need. Let your love be paramount in Christian folds so that unbelievers can be challenged to serve you also. Moreover, all Christians are passionately expecting the coming of your Son Jesus Christ; we are expecting his rapture to transport us to heaven where there shall be perfect love and tranquility. Love you, God! For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
BENEVOLENCE PRAYER – No. 3
Dear God, please enable me to demonstrate selfless love towards other people. Do not let me seek selfish gains, but help me to care with a liberal heart. I know that you will definitely bless me if I represent you well on earth, so help me to please you. Let me be your true ambassador on earth, and let me qualify to receive your heavenly rewards. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests.
Thanksgiving is the act of showing gratitude to God for all his good deeds. Christians must offer thanksgiving to God because he dwells in it.
The Bible reference
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations”.
(Psalm 100:4-5 NIV)
Pray for Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 1
Father, you deserve every honor in my life. You deserve praises and offering of thanksgiving at all times. No one else can offer me protection and provisions like you do! You have sheltered and cared for me in the time of needs, and you have given me peace during crisis. Why then should I not praise you? Please give me the grace to appreciate you from the bottom of my heart at all times. Do not let me share any part of your glory. Help me to praise you always, and help me to testify to your goodness throughout the world. Also, let my testimony abide so that I can continue to bring praises to your holy name. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 2
Dear Jesus Christ, what an awesome Lord you are! You sacrificed your life to save my soul! I will praise you from now on. I will sing, dance, and proclaim your goodness throughout the earth. I am determined to shun self-praise but give you due honor throughout the days of my life. So help me God!
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 3
I ask you, God, to please grant me grace and ability to praise you from the bottom of my heart. Let me continue to praise you until I breathe my last breath on earth. Let the testimony of your goodness fill my mouth forever. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 4
I thank you God for you are the Lord of lords and God of gods! I praise you with every breath that I take. Everything within me says “Thank you!” My praises shall ever come to you. I will praise you in the morning, afternoon, and evening. I will shout the praises of your name throughout the earth. All that I ask from you is grace and strength to continue praising your holy name throughout the days of my life. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 5
Dear Jesus Christ, I understand that you are the Son of God, and you are the one capable of saving people’s souls. Therefore, I confess you as my personal Lord and Savior. I am determined to serve you for the rest of my life. Please give me the grace to keep serving you, so that I can inherit the gift of eternal life.
Amen!
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 6
I love you God for all the signs and wonders that you have performed for humanity. I thank you especially for all your goodness in my life! Thank you for the beauty of every day that I witness. Thank you for the sun, moon, sky, and stars. Thank you for the fresh air, and thank you for other wonderful natures that you have created. Thank you for yesterday and today; thank you for tomorrow also. Thank you for every benefit that you have brought into my life. I will praise you with everything I have, and I will continue to praise you as long as I live. The praises of your goodness will never elude my mouth – for I will praise you forevermore. For in the name of your only Son Jesus Christ I offer all my praises.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 7
I praise you God for you are so good to the people that you have created. Your goodness towards people is immeasurable, therefore, I appreciate you. I ask that you continue to enlighten my heart to recognize your goodness so that I can praise you more. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 8
Father, please let my mouth be filled with your praises. Give me the ability to recount your goodness in my life, and let my testimony turn into motivation for serving you more. For I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 9
I praise you God for you are so good to the people that you have created. Your goodness towards people is immeasurable, therefore, I appreciate you. I ask that you continue to enlighten my heart to recognize your goodness so that I can praise you more. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 10
Please grant me a grateful heart always, and let your praises never leave my mouth. Empower me to praise you today, tomorrow, and forever. Let heaven recognize me as a beacon of praise to your holy name now and forevermore! For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER – No. 11
Father, please teach me how to praise you genuinely. In fact, I will start to praise you from this moment! I will praise you for all your benefits in my life: You have brought me from the miry clay and set my feet upon the rock. You have given me new songs and have decorated my life with multiple blessings. I will loudly shout the praise of your name; I will praise you from coast to coast, and I will testify to your goodness always. Please help me to remain grateful to you for all your kindness, and let me ever be a beacon of praise to your name. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
THANKSGIVING PRAYER– No. 12
Dear God, how wonderful a Father you are! You love me deeply, and you have shown me your loving-kindness. The list of your goodness in my life is endless! You forgave my sins and made me your son/daughter. You fed me when I was hungry, you healed me when I was sick, and you lifted me up when I was down! How can I forget your goodness in my life? I will never forget, but I will be grateful always. Please let your songs of praises ever be in the mouth. For in the name of your only Son Jesus Christ I brought you my thanksgiving offering.
The almighty God is always looking for believers through whom He can display His extraordinary power. He wants to demonstrate his remarkable ability that will showcase his greatness through us.
The Bible reference
“And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.”
(Daniel 11:32 KJV)
Pray for Power to do Exploits
EXPLOITS PRAYER – No. 1
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I understand that you have supernatural power to heal and save people. Some people have experienced your power, and I want to share the same experience also. I believe that I will be endowed with power to perform signs and wonders once I confess my faith in you. Therefore, I declare my relentless faith in you today that you are the Son of God, and you are the savior. Henceforth, energize me with your divine anointing to start to do exploit than never before. For in your precious Name I Pray.
Amen.
EXPLOITS PRAYER – No. 2
In the name of Jesus Christ, I receive the power of God to preach the irresistible gospel. I also claim the strength and grace of God to preach the gospel that will lead sinners to repentance and have access to the kingdom of God. Let the Holy Spirit come upon me, and let him empower me to do exploits for his kingdom. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my declarations.
Amen.
EXPLOITS PRAYER – No. 3
Dear God, I believe your scripture that states, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). Therefore, I ask you to please empower me through the Holy Spirit to do exploits. Let me succeed in all my endeavors, so that I can share your testimony of goodness to other people. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests.
Jesus Christ founded the Christian faith on the principle of love. Christians are commanded to wholeheartedly love God and one another. John, one of Christ’s disciples and closest friends made us to understand that anyone who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
The Bible reference
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God and God in him.
(1 John 4:16 KJV)
Pray for Genuine Love
GENUINE LOVE PRAYER – No. 1
Dear God, please make me a Christian that loves other people with all my heart. Help me to have a selfless attitude towards others. Let me be a part of people’s solutions and not their source of problems. Please let me be your true ambassador on earth, and let me serve you well. Also, let me be duly rewarded for good services whenever I come to your presence in heaven. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
GENUINE LOVE PRAYER – No. 2
Dear Jesus Christ, please empower me to have compassion for needy people. Let me express my faith in you by loving other people. Let me be a channel of blessing to people throughout the world, so that your name can be praised. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
GENUINE LOVE PRAYER – No. 3
Dear God, please enable me grace to demonstrate selfless love towards other people. Do not let me seek selfish gains, but help me to care with a liberal heart. I know that you will definitely bless me if I represent you well on earth, so help me to please you. Let me be your true ambassador on earth, and let me qualify to receive your heavenly rewards. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
GENUINE LOVE PRAYER – No. 4
Lord Jesus, please help me to love other people genuinely. Let me be happy when they are happy, and let me contribute to the success of other people. Do not let me be an object of people’s downfall, but their object of lifting. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
GENUINE LOVE PRAYER – No. 5
In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray for fellow Christians and myself that God give us the spirit of love. May the Almighty God empower us to love each other! May the churches put segregation aside to love and serve God with the spirit of unity! May pride, stubbornness, and self-righteous spirits be subdued in Christian fold! May all children of God feel and experience genuine love of God that is beyond human comprehension! May it be well for all believers in Christ today, tomorrow, and forevermore!
Amen.
GENUINE LOVE PRAYER – No. 6
Dear Jesus Christ, please empower me to have compassion for needy people. Let me express my faith in you by loving other people. Let me be a channel of blessing to people throughout the world, so that your name can be praised. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
People who wait on God will not be put to shame under whatever condition. They will also be confident of their future, and they will have enough courage to do God’s will.
The Bible reference
“Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prosperity in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.”
(Psalm 37:3-9 KJV)
Pray to be Faithful
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 1
Jehovah, please help me to faithfully serve you and care for other people. Do not let me practice eye-service, but let me be truthful in my endeavors. Let me act as your true representative on earth, so that I can be duly rewarded in heaven. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 2
Dear Lord, how best can I serve you, and how can I offer an acceptable sacrifice to you? I have realized that you cannot be deceived with a dishonored gift – no matter how significant it appears! Please help me to serve you without ulterior motives. Let me be sincere with my gifts, and let them come from a pure heart. Let my sacrifices of thanksgiving satisfy you, and enable me to maintain consistent services to you, so that I can be qualified to receive your blessings. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 3
Father, please do not let me make empty promises to you, but help me to honor you with my promises. Please forgive me of all unredeemed vows. I repent today, and I will immediately redeem all the pledges that I have made to you in the past. After I redeem my pledges, let my delayed blessings be released. Henceforth, let me satisfy you with pleasant offerings, and let my gifts gladdens your heart towards me – so that I can prosper in the land of the living. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 4
Father, please keep me steadfast with you at all time, and help me to relate to you as a friend and a father. Enable me to share my thoughts with you and also seek your directions. Give me the grace to follow your instructions and not yield to the desires of the flesh. Empower me through your Holy Spirit to relate with you with integrity. Let me serve you with dignity and honor, and let all my services be acceptable in your sight. Please count me among people that will receive your imperishable rewards in heaven. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 5
Jehovah, I believe that Jesus Christ is your only Son sent to save the world. Through him, I receive salvation and gift of eternal life, since there is no any other name under heaven through which anyone can be saved. I swear my allegiance to Jesus Christ, and I am determined to serve him throughout the days of my life – so help me God!
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 6
Almighty, I realize that you want my perfect attention, and you want me to maintain a consistent relationship with you; therefore, I ask for your grace to remain faithful and meet your holiness expectations. Energize me through your Holy Spirit to walk in your ways so that I can prosper throughout the days of my life. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 7
Loving father, I understand that I am a child of light and I must not associate with children of darkness. Therefore, I ask you to help me maintain a disciplined attitude and not make friendship with worldly people. Help me to comply with your godly standard that will keep me qualified for your blessings. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 8
Dear heavenly Father, what a privilege I have to be your child! I am your choice child and I am an apple of your eyes. I believe that you will go any extent to defend your glory in my life. You will rescue me from evil, and you will give me upper hands over my adversaries. In fact, with my very eyes, I will see my expectations fulfilled on my adversaries! All that I ask is the grace to remain your true child. Please keep my feet steadfast in your presence, and let me remain fit to inherit your kingdom. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 9
Dear God, please teach me how to offer my best sacrifices to you at all time. Let my offerings be pure, and let them be acceptable in your presence. Please let my efforts incur your blessings, and let me receive your riches and honor that follow acts of obedience. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 10
O Lord, I ask you to please make me a faithful servant who will remain loyal to you always. I also pray for your other servants throughout the world. Please give everyone courage and strength to serve you well. Empower us to consider serving you our prime goal. Let your servants’ efforts bear fruits for your kingdom; let our various efforts lead to the salvation of souls so that devil can be ashamed and your name be praised. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 11
I thank you God for you are the Lord of lords and God of gods. For your goodness is far-reaching, and your wisdom is unsearchable. You are a wonderful God at all time. You are the husband of the widows; wife of the widowers, and father of the orphans. Your faithfulness reaches from coast to coast; it extends from north to south, and from east to west. I thank you, God for all your goodness in my life. Thanks again God, and I say Amen!
Amen.
FAITHFULNESS PRAYER – No. 12
O Lord, I have been challenged to realize that my extra efforts will call for your special attentions. Therefore, I ask that you give me the grace to serve you better. Help me to make you happy by adding more efforts to my Christian services, so that I can be exceptionally blessed in this life, and in heaven also. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Humility is a direct opposite of pride. Christians are expected to be humble like Jesus Christ “Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage” (Philippians 2:6).
The Bible reference
“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
(Luke 14:11 KJV)
Pray for Humility
HUMILITY PRAYER – No. 1
Ancient of Days, please make me a humble person. Give me the grace to demonstrate sincere humility like your Son Jesus Christ who submitted himself to ridicule and dishonor for the purpose of saving humanity. Help me to submit myself to you also; let me think about you more and serve you better. To demonstrate my sincerity, I therefore, submit on my knees today and confess my sins and declare Jesus Christ as my Lord. I declare that he (Jesus) is Lord, and I accept him as my personal Savior. From now on, I will serve Jesus with all my strength, and I will do this for the rest of my life! For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
HUMILITY PRAYER – No. 2
Dear Lord, if you can use anyone, use me! I will consider it an honor to serve you with all my strength. If you choose me, I will run fast, and I will loudly proclaim your goodness throughout the earth. I will serve you in the morning, afternoon, and evening. In fact, I will infiltrate the whole world with your good news, and I will fly your banner very high. I repeat again: “Lord, if you can use anyone, use me!” in Jesus Name I pray.
Amen.
HUMILITY PRAYER – No. 3
Dear God, please do not let me abuse your grace in my life. Help me to fear and carefully follow all your instructions so that I can prosper in life and ministry. I also pray that you frustrate all enemies’ schemes aim to sabotage your grace in my life. Let my enemies fail; let me serve you well, and let me receive your goodly rewards in this life – and in heaven also. For in the name of Jesus Christ I make my requests.
Unity to God is more important than diversity that many in today’s world are celebrating. Christians must stay together.
The Bible reference
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous”.
(1 Peter 3:8 KJV)
Pray for Unity in Christendom
UNITY PRAYER – No. 1
Holy Spirit, please enable the church to serve you with openness and love. Let brethren operate in love, and let us submit to the leadership of your Holy Spirit. Also, mortify every work of flesh in our lives, so that we can faithfully serve you and be truthfully committed to one another. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 2
Father, please bring the body of Christ together and let us act as a theme. Grant each believer a loving heart to accommodate his/her fellow Christians. Let every denomination put prejudice aside and submit to your will by demonstrating true love toward others. Enable the fold of Christ to raise the banner of love to uphold your righteousness in every community. Please help the church to overcome all its challenges, so that your name can be praised throughout the world. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 3
Jehovah, please help the church to stay together to achieve its heavenly mandate. Help brethren to worship you together in spirit and in truth. Also, help brethren to minister to the needs of each other in love. Let every brother and sister in Christ make personal efforts that are necessary to keep the body of Christ together in unity. At end of this world, let brethren converge at your feet in paradise to enjoy endless fellowship with you. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 4
Father, please give me the grace to love other people genuinely. Let me have a positive interest of other people in mind. Help me to demonstrate selfless love towards my fellow believers, and let me make positive contributions to their lives. Please let me receive benefits of true love in this life, and the one to come! For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 5
Ancient of Days, please save the Christian community from bitterness and rage of division that hinders our operations. Let brethren respectfully deal with each other. Enable us to find common ground that would offer us platform to preach your unbiased gospel. Help us to lay aside our differences, and let us respect bible teachings. Let your Holy Spirit give us proper interpretations of your word, and let us adequately apply them into our lives. Help the church to be sensitive and corporately launch crusades that will uphold your righteous standard and lead people to receive your salvation. Let us be your true ambassadors on earth so that we can receive your eternal rewards in heaven. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 6
Dear Jesus Christ, please enable believers to operate in love. Let us love and care for each other genuinely. Let brethren minister to each other in prayers and encouragements. Let brethren provide for each other in food, clothes, money, and other necessities. Enable us to visit our fellows in the hospital; let us offer moral supports for people in need. Let your genuine love be real in Christian fold so that your glory can radiate in our lives with signs and wonders. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 7
Dear God, please keep brethren together in unity. Encourage us to put our differences aside so that we can effectively praise you with one mind. Release your overflowing grace and anointing on all brethren as we make significant efforts to promote your name in love. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
UNITY PRAYER – No. 8
Jehovah, please bind the Christian body together in unity. Let both the church leaders and their members submit to you. Let denominations subject their private doctrines for bible standards; let all churches and brethren join their hands together to promote your righteousness in our lands. Let the church prioritize gospel evangelization, and let them intensely engage in it so that unbelievers throughout the world can have an opportunity to be saved. Please do not let brethren fail you anymore, but let us actively and faithfully serve you so that we can be blessed on earth and in heaven. For in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
