Jeremiah 1 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Jeremiah 1.

Meditate on and memorize this phrase from verse 9.

I have put My Words in your mouth.

For the next 52 days, you will read the book of Jeremiah.  Jeremiah was a preacher in Jerusalem for 53 years. His ministry started in 627 BC, 22 years before Judah was first conquered by the Babylonians. 

God called Jeremiah to preach to people who needed to hear and heed the Word of the LORD.  God put His words in Jeremiah’s mouth then told him to speak everything He commanded him to say (Jeremiah 1:9, 17).  The LORD warned Jeremiah that the people would fight against him, but Jeremiah was not to be dismayed; God would deliver him.  

Jeremiah thought he was too young for the task God was giving him, but God told him not to use his age as an excuse because he was to go everywhere God sent him, and he was to say everything God told him to speak.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you have a calling from God.  God has a plan for your life, and He expects you to obediently do what He has told you to do and say what He has told you to say.  Do not be dismayed!  The LORD promises to be with you always (Matthew 28:19-20).

Pray Jeremiah 1:7-9 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, help ________ and me stop making excuses.

Everywhere You send us, help us go.

All You command us, let us speak.

Help us not be afraid of people.

Thank You for being with us to deliver us.

Touch our mouths, LORD, and put Your Words into our mouths.

For Your name’s sake, Jesus~’