“How long will you wait before you begin to take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has given you? 

Lord God my Father,

Give me obedience that will not wait, but act swiftly and completely.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“I myself will drive these people out of the land ahead of the Israelites. 

Hebron still belongs to the descendants of Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite because he wholeheartedly followed the Lord, the God of Israel.

Lord God my Father,

I know you are all powerful and don’t need my help. Give me strength to do your will for me without hesitation and serve you well. Help me to claim what you desire me to have with boldness and delight.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

We have heard of the might of the Lord your God and of all he did in Egypt. 

So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not consult the Lord.

The Lord threw them into a panic, and the Israelites slaughtered great numbers of them at Gibeon. 

Is this event not recorded in The Book of Jashar? The sun stayed in the middle of the sky, and it did not set as on a normal day. 14There has never been a day like this one before or since, when the Lord answered such a prayer. Surely the Lord fought for Israel that day!

He completely destroyed everyone in the land, leaving no survivors, just as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded. 

Joshua conquered all these kings and their land in a single campaign, for the Lord, the God of Israel, was fighting for his people.

Lord God my Father,

Your reputation speaks for itself, help me to reflect it, giving you all the glory. Keep me from decisions on my own and protect me from deceit. Throw the enemy into confusion and direct me on how to fight for you. Give me a faith that truly knows you and your ability to do anything you want. Restore my family to your design and help us to represent you well in all times, good and bad. Cause my battles to release your Glory at all times.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

When all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings who lived along the Mediterranean coast heard how the Lord had dried up the Jordan River so the people of Israel could cross, they lost heart and were paralyzed with fear because of them.

“Are you friend or foe?” 14“Neither one,” he replied. “I am the commander of the Lord’s army.” At this, Joshua fell with his face to the ground in reverence. “I am at your command,” Joshua said. “What do you want your servant to do?”

They completely destroyed everything in it with their swords—men and women, young and old, cattle, sheep, goats, and donkeys.

So the Lord was with Joshua, and his reputation spread throughout the land.

 I wanted them so much that I took them.

Lord God my Father,

Strike fear in the heart of evil marching to take this nation. Give us, your people, courage to stand up in your presence and allow you to defeat the enemy as you desire. Give us heart for your design and not rely on ourselves. Help us to gather and be obedient to the commander of the Lord’s army. Help me to not be overwhelmed by the discomfort my limited wisdom can accept and trust your command as you speak it. Be with me and protect me from my sinful desires.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. For I will be with you

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Then Joshua told the people, “Purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do great wonders among you.”

These armed men—about 40,000 strong—were ready for battle, and the Lord was with them as they crossed over to the plains of Jericho.

Lord God my Father,

Your strength is with me, allow me to trust you completely. Allow your strength to be my strength and your purpose to be my guide. Purify me from my sin nature and arm me for your battle.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is!

He said, ‘I will abandon them; then see what becomes of them. For they are a twisted generation, children without integrity. 21They have roused my jealousy by worshiping things that are not God; they have provoked my anger with their useless idols.

You failed to demonstrate my holiness to the people of Israel there. 52So you will see the land from a distance, but you may not enter the land I am giving to the people of Israel.”

Moses was 120 years old when he died, yet his eyesight was clear, and he was as strong as ever.

There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. 

Lord God my Father,

You are my rock, everything I need. Help me to place all my trust in you and be still so I can hear you. Help me to represent you well in all I do and keep my mind from judgment. Keep me strong and drive me to do what I should to maintain the temple you gave me. Use me as you will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

If at that time you and your children return to the Lord your God, and if you obey with all your heart and all your soul all the commands I have given you today, 3then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes. 

The Lord your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul.

“Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you and your descendants might live! 

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”

Lord God my Father,

Restore me to your design, remove my stubborn rebellious way and draw me near to your design. Let me delight in you as I face my struggles and have your Peace to guide me. Remove my poor decisions and the weakness of my doubt so I may stand knowing you are with me at all times.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Blessings for Obedience

Curses for Disobedience

“If you refuse to listen to the Lord your God and to obey the commands and decrees he has given you, all these curses will pursue and overtake you until you are destroyed. 

“If you refuse to obey all the words of instruction that are written in this book, and if you do not fear the glorious and awesome name of the Lord your God, 59then the Lord will overwhelm you and your children with indescribable plagues.

“Those who hear the warnings of this curse should not congratulate themselves, thinking, ‘I am safe, even though I am following the desires of my own stubborn heart.’

“And the answer will be, ‘This happened because the people of the land abandoned the covenant that the Lord, the God of their ancestors, made with them

Lord God my Father,

Break my heart and place me under your authority so I may follow you well. Open my ears so I may hear you and soften my heart to serve your desire and not my sinful one. Keep me humble and allow me to share you well on your terms.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

In this way, you will purge the evil from among you.

Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt. 

And now, O Lord, I have brought you the first portion of the harvest you have given me from the ground.’

You will be a nation that is holy to the Lord your God, just as he promised.”

Lord God my Father,

Make me aware of the thoughts I may have that are not pleasing to you. Remove my bondage to undesirable ways and deliver me to your way. I am grateful for all you bring to my life and want to be the person you desire me to be.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Do the same if you find your neighbor’s donkey, clothing, or anything else your neighbor loses. Don’t ignore your responsibility.

“A woman must not put on men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing. Anyone who does this is detestable in the sight of the Lord your God.

Lord God my Father,

Help me with my integrity, keep me from wondering. Help me to love people as they are and direct them to your perfect plan.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen