Praying Kingdom Prayers
(75 Spiritual Qualities and Blessings to Pray)
by Dr. Alvin VanderGriend)
This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:9–10,13)
Another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel’s hand. Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake. (Revelation 8:3–5)
One of the most exciting discoveries that I ever made about prayer was that, when we are praying for ourselves [petition], if our hearts are right with God and we ask in accord with His will, God will give us what we ask (1 John 5:14–15). In an effort to personally claim that promise and receive God’s riches, I made a list of seventy-five spiritual qualities and blessings mentioned in scripture—things I could be sure were “in accord with God’s will.” I understood these to be God’s purposes in my life. I asked God for these things several times each week. What I found was that God, true to His word, heard and answered these prayers. Little by little these qualities and graces became more and more real in my life. God was answering because I was praying for what He wanted. I was praying kingdom prayers.
When we intercede in faith for things that God purposes to do, we can pray with absolute assurance that He hears and answers these prayers. They may not always be answered according to our expectations or on our timetables, but they will surely be answered. Our prayers contribute to what God is doing—building His kingdom.
Spiritual Qualities & Blessings God Will Give to Those Who Ask
Use this list to form your kingdom prayers. Perhaps you will want to journal through this list as you ask God for what you desire Him to develop in you, and as you ask Him for His blessing in your life.
- Love
“The fruit of the Spirit is…love.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Joy
“The fruit of the Spirit is…joy.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Peace
“The fruit of the Spirit is…peace.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Patience
“The fruit of the Spirit is…patience.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Kindness
“The fruit of the Spirit is…kindness.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Goodness
“The fruit of the Spirit is…goodness.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Faithfulness
“The fruit of the Spirit is…faithfulness.” (Gal. 5:22)
- Gentleness
“The fruit of the Spirit is…gentleness.” (Gal. 5:23)
- Self-control
“The fruit of the Spirit is…self–control.” (Gal. 5:23)
- Truth
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth.” (Eph. 6:14)
- Faith
“Take up the shield of faith.” (Eph. 6:16)
- Hope
“We have this hope as an anchor.” (Heb. 6:19)
- Spiritual Wisdom
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore, get wisdom.” (Pr. 4:7)
- Goodness
“Make every effort to add goodness.” (2 Pet. 1:5)
- Knowledge
“Make every effort to add…knowledge.” (2 Pet. 1:5)
- Perseverance
“Make every effort to add…perseverance.” (2 Pet. 1:6)
- Godliness
“Make every effort to add…godliness.” (2 Pet. 1:7)
- Depth of Insight
“abound…in depth of insight.” (Phil. 1:9)
- Discernment
“able to discern what is best.” (Phil. 1:9)
- Blameless
“able to be…blameless.” (Phil. 1:10)
- Righteousness
“filled with the fruit of righteousness.” (Phil. 1:11)
- Understanding
“fill you with…spiritual…understanding.” (Col. 1:9)
- Worthy Life
“We pray that you may live a life worthy of the Lord.” (Col. 1:10)
- Please God in All Things
“We pray that you may…please God in every way.” (Col. 1:10)
- Fruitfulness
“We pray that you may…bear fruit in every good work.” (Col.1:10)
- Spiritual Power
“We pray that you may…be strengthened with all power.” (Col. 1:11)
- Endurance
“so that you may have great endurance.” (Col. 1:1l)
- Gratefulness
“We pray that you may…joyfully give thanks.” (Col. 1:12)
- Compassion
“Clothe yourselves with compassion.” (Col. 3:12)
- Brotherly Kindness
“Clothe yourselves …with kindness.” (Col. 3:12)
- Humility
“Clothe yourselves with…humility.” (Col. 3:12)
- Forbearance
“Bear with each other.” (Col. 3:13)
- Forgiveness
“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Col. 3:13)
- Word of Christ
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.” (Col. 3:16)
- Watchfulness
“Devote yourselves to prayer being watchful.” (Col. 4:2)
- Graciousness
“Let your conversation be seasoned with salt.” (Col. 4:6)
- Obedience
“If anyone loves me he will obey my teaching.” (Jn. 14:23)
- Holiness
“You ought to live holy and godly lives.” (2 Pet. 3:11)
- Filling of the Spirit
“Be filled with the Spirit.” (Eph. 5:18)
- Conformity to Christ
“Predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.” (Rom. 8:29)
- Spiritual Riches
“Chosen…to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom.” (Jas. 2:5)
- God’s Calling
“Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” (Eph. 4:1)
- Grace
“But grow in the grace…of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (2 Pet. 3:18)
- Spiritual Growth
“Crave spiritual milk so that…you may grow.” (1 Pet. 2:2)
- Spirit of Praise
“Offer to God a sacrifice of praise.” (Heb. 3:15)
- Blessings of the Lord
“The Lord bless you and keep you.” (Num. 6:24)
- Protection of the Lord
“The Lord will keep you from all harm.” (Ps. 121:7)
- Smile of God
“The Lord make his face to shine upon you.” (Num. 6:25)
- Sound Spirit
“May your…spirit be kept blameless…” (1 Thess. 5:23)
- Sound Soul
“May your…soul be kept blameless…” (1 Thess. 5:23)
- Sound Body
“May your…body be kept blameless…” (1 Thess. 5:23)
- Praising Heart
“Praise the Lord, O my soul…” (Psalm 146:1)
- Repentance
“Godly sorrow brings repentance…” (2 Co. 7:10)
- Submission
“Submit yourselves, then, to God…” (Jas. 4:7)
- Prayer Devoted
“Devote yourselves to prayer.” (Col. 4:2)
- Meditation
“Meditate on it (the book of law) day and night…” (Jos. 1:8)
- Poor of Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit.” (Matt. 5:3)
- Mournful
“Blessed are those who mourn.” (Matt. 5:4)
- Meekness
“Blessed are the meek.” (Matt. 5:5)
- Hunger after Righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger…after righteousness.” (Matt. 5:6)
- Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful.” (Matt. 5:7)
- Purity of Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart.” (Matt. 5:8)
- Peacemaker
“Blessed are the peacemakers.” (Matt. 5:9)
- Salt of the Earth
“You are the salt of the earth.” (Matt. 5:13)
- Light of the World
“You are the light of the world.” (Matt. 5:14-16)
- Delivered from Evil
“Deliver us from evil.” (Matt. 6:13)
- Abiding in Christ
“Abide in me and I will abide in you.” (John 15:4)
- Equipped for Good Work
“Thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Tim. 3:17)
- Integrity
“The integrity of the upright guides them…” (Prov. 11:3)
- Mind of Christ
“We have the mind of Christ.” (1 Co 2:16)
- Quietness and Confidence
“The fruit…will be quietness and confidence forever.” (Isa:17)
- Thinking God’s Thoughts
“How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!” (Ps. 139:17)
- Useful to the Master
Made holy, useful to the master.” (2 Tim. 2:21)
- Spirit of Worship
“Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” (1 Ch.16:29)
- Thirst for God
“My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” (Ps. 42:2)
- Zeal for the Lord
“Never be lacking in zeal, keep your spiritual fervor.” (Rom. 12:11)
- Generosity
“Honor the Lord with your wealth.” (Pr. 3:9)
- Honesty
“Do not give false testimony…” (Matt. 19:18)
- Holy Spirit
“Your Father in heaven will give the Holy Spirit…” (Lk 11:13)
- Eternal Life
“The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus.” (Rom. 6:23)
Compiled by Dr. Alvin VanderGriend
© Harvest Prayer Ministries 2011
PRAYER, PEACE, and the PRESENCE of GOD by David Butts
As believers, we are supposed to walk in the peace of Christ, yet we all have stressful issues and circumstances that rob us of this peace. Subtitled “A 30-Day Journey to Experience the Shalom of Jesus,” Prayer, Peace and the Presence of God powerfully encourages the reader on how to hold onto that peace in any circumstance.
The author, David Butts, started writing this book and 10 days into it he got word that he was in stage 4 with a rare form of lymphoma. God allowed him to live, in a greater way, what he is challenging readers to do in Prayer, Peace and the Presence of God.
His 30-day devotional will encourage, inspire and challenge you that you, too, can experience and walk in the peace of Jesus no matter what circumstances you are walking through.
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HPM’s 2022 Annual Year-End Letter.
HPM’s 2022 Annual Year-End Letter.
Dear Prayer Tip Tuesday and Connection Prayer Devotion Readers,
As members of the Board of Directors of Harvest Prayer Ministries, we have asked permission to send HPM’s 2022 annual year-end letter.
We do so with heavy hearts after the recent passing of our Co-Founder, David Butts (November 26th, 2022). But we also do so with a sense of God’s providence and His forever faithfulness and goodness to Kim and Harvest Prayer Ministries. As most of you know, Dave had a reoccurrence of cancer diagnosed in July which spread rapidly and without any medical solutions for a recovery. He went into hospice care at the beginning of November, and while we all know God is bigger than man’s best attempts to treat cancer we prayed for God’s best and that He would be glorified whether He healed Dave on earth or in heaven. As Dave often mentioned, either option would be a “win” for him; however, he and Kim began to prepare for a ministry future that might require her to carry on in his physical absence.
As a board we could not be more pleased with how Dave and Kim demonstrated faithfulness to their priorities of relationship with the Lord, each other, their family and ministry. Kim has always been by Dave’s side in helping to carry the ministry forward. Dave’s desire was for Kim to remain fruitful in her calling with HPM. She continues to do so with amazing vigor and is even more determined that his legacy will endure to the glory and praise of the Father.
We are filled with gratitude that God has been at work for several years now positioning our ministry in even greater and more impactful ways for the future than in the past.
For the past five years, and especially in the past few months, HPM has been in succession planning. Strategically, it includes ways in which the existing resources and especially Kim’s ministry, can be not only maintained but accelerated. With that said, the board has unanimously made Kim the new President of Harvest Prayer Ministries. We have every confidence in her leadership abilities and she has our full and complete backing.
2023 and Beyond!
Nearly three months before Dave went to worship at the feet of Jesus, with full board approval, he formed a strategic missional partnership with One Cry for Revival (onecry.com), a highly effective and reputable ten-year-old ministry believing that personal revival of God’s people will lead to a revived church which can have tremendous impact on communities and be used by God to influence the entire nation.
As you know, this fits right in with Harvest Prayer Ministries’ vision to see churches become houses of prayer for all nations in order to see revival and the fulfillment of the great commission. We are filled with joyous hope for all of the kingdom possibilities that lie ahead within this Spirit-influenced partnership.
HOW CAN YOU HELP HARVEST PRAYER MINISTRIES STEP INTO THE FUTURE WITH GREAT KINGDOM EFFECTIVENESS?
As you know Dave and Kim have been the epitome of humility in the way they do ministry. They do not share about themselves. As a result, most do not know the extent of their impact as a couple.
But as a board member for many years, I can attest that the influence they have both had among Christian leaders domestically and globally is beyond incredible. Their teaching, writing, online and influential partnership ministries have perhaps influenced millions.
Dave’s servant leadership in the prayer movement nationally and globally will be deeply missed. Kim does not intend to try to fill this void, as it is not possible; however, she intends to continue to seek God’s heart for whatever doors He opens. She will also continue her writing/teaching/training ministry, as well as continuing to produce Prayer Tip Tuesday and also our daily devotionals: Connection!
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
This is the first time the Harvest Prayer Ministries’ Board of Directors has directly communicated with those who receive Prayer Tip Tuesday and Connection Prayer Devotions. So as we do, please know that we hope you are being blessed in powerful ways by the content HPM creates and freely shares each day/week. What an honor to report that HPM functions at the highest level of integrity . . . it is lived out everywhere. The frugality and prayer that goes into program/outreach decisions and associated funding decisions creates a culture of widespread trust. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR THAT!
Each year, Harvest Prayer Ministries trusts God for His provision into the New Year. This year we are trusting Him for $50,000 by the end of December. We know this is a big ask – we also know we serve a BIG GOD! We have reached the 50% mark of this goal, but in Dave’s honor and memory we would like to see the ministry he and Kim co-founded in 1993 be set up for an even more fruitful future! The funds go to maintain and advance each of the primary outreaches, including:
Digital Prayer Ministry – Distributing core content of Dave and Kim through resources such as Connection Prayer Devotions, Prayer Tip Tuesday, blogs, articles, etc. There are so many plans to expand with new content from additional writers also.
Content Development – Kim is a terrific writer and has plans for more PrayerU courses, several books in process (one on Intimacy that Dave began and she will finish), etc.
Travel to National Leadership Meetings – Kim continues to serve with the National Prayer Committee.
Financial Support for Kim’s salary, and for HPM’s administrative assistant, JoLyn Graf.
Administrative Services – Outsourcing various functions
PrayerU.com – Marketing and distributing this one-of-a-kind resource of Dave and Kim’s resources so that it can be widely expanded to help individuals and churches grow in prayer!
Forming a Strategic Partnership with One Cry for Revival, currently functioning under HPM’s 501c3. It will take time and resources as we move forward together.
Will you pray and give?
Would you pray into the future of Harvest Prayer Ministries?
And as the Lord leads, would you invest in the future of our nation through Harvest Prayer Ministries through giving your most generous gift? And please pray for all of us as board members, that we would faithfully multiply the heart cry and voices of both Dave and Kim as we move to implement our 2023 plans!
We know that praying churches can transform people, cultures and nations for God’s glory! One Cry for Revival seeks to awaken people, churches, communities and nations towards spiritual transformation. If there was ever a time for the mission and message of HPM to go forward in strategic partnership it is now. The culture has never been more in need of revival and spiritual awakening.
Thank you in advance for your wonderful partnership and fellowship in the gospel! In Dave’s memory, we ask for your best gift to continue his legacy of prayer into the future.
Mobilizing the church in prayer, together!
Vince McFarland
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
PS
You can give online right now at harvestprayer.com/donate or you can send your check to Harvest Prayer Ministries, PO Box 10667, Terre Haute, IN 47801. If you prefer to give your gift by credit card over the phone you can call JoLyn Graf at our office: 812-230-3130. PLEASE REMEMBER that each gift must be received or postmarked no later than December 31, 2022. If you give after this date, it will go on your 2023 tax returns.
Biography
Kim serves as the Executive Director of Harvest Prayer Ministries which she co-founded in 1993 with her late husband, Dave (1953-2022). Her ministry involves teaching/training and consulting as well as writing and developing resources. She is content coordinator for HPM's teaching platform, PrayerU.com and also compiles and edits HPM’s free daily devotional, Connection! as well as Prayer Tip Tuesday.
Kim has written multiple books and has published articles in a variety of magazines and publications. She is a member of America's National Prayer Committee and serves as President of Gospel Revivals, Inc. (Herald of His Coming).
Kim has a BA in Psychology and a Masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership.
Some of Kim's Books
Invitation to Invasion
Invitation to Invasion
I believe that one of the most powerful, transformative prayers that can be prayed in any circumstance, is the heart of the Lord’s Prayer (often called the Disciples Prayer or the Model Prayer): “Your Kingdom Come, Your will be done.” As I was praying this one day over a particular situation, I sensed from The Lord that this was an invitation for an invasion. An invasion of the Kingdom of God into the kingdom of my own little world.
We all have a strong tendency to serve as kings over our own kingdoms. We make our own rules and set up our own boundaries. Of course, our little kingdoms are a wreck. The problem is bad leadership…and yes…we are each the incompetent leaders of our individual kingdoms. Sometimes the best thing that can happen is a benevolent invasion.
Years ago I was visiting in the totalitarian nation of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. During a fascinating conversation with a Burmese taxi driver, he said that he wished the United States would invade his country. He said they would be much better off under our leadership. Quite apart from the morality or rightness of such an invasion, it was a very revealing statement. This taxi driver saw the suffering of his people under bad rulers, and wished for a beneficent invasion.
Perhaps we need the clarity of that Burmese taxi driver regarding our own personal kingdoms. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told us we are blessed when we recognize that we are spiritually poor. With that sort of humble awareness that we are miserable rulers of our own kingdoms, perhaps we will begin to pray for a new ruler of a new kingdom. We will offer an invitation to an invasion as we pray in each and every situation of life, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.”
(c) Harvest Prayer Ministries, 2022
The Lord Has Done Great Things!
The Lord Has Done Great Things!
(Praying through Mary’s Song – Luke 1)
Has the Lord done great things for you? We seem to have just one season that causes us to pause and be mindful of thankfulness. What if we slowed down at least once a day, every day, and thanked God for blessing us? Even when things may not be going well, or we are experiencing dark times in our lives…He is always there beside us – waiting and watching. Waiting for us to seek Him in the midst of our trials or our blessings. Watching – sending His Spirit to comfort, give wisdom and guide us.
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an excellent biblical example of gratefulness. She was facing an intense season of unknowing what was truly unfolding in her life following the angelic visitation. Put yourself in her place in the moments and months following, imagining what this could have been like for her. Just understanding her pregnancy by the power of the Holy Spirit, and processing the fact that she was going to give birth to the Son of God who would be the Savior of the world, was confusing enough. On top of that, she had to consider Joseph’s response and the scrutiny of those in her village. What could she potentially be facing in terms of her reputation and her upcoming marriage?
And yet, Mary chose to trust God! She believed His words to be complete truth and that He would work out all of the details to accomplish His plans and purposes through her. Mary’s response to the angel: “May it be done to me according to your word.” Is it any wonder that God chose this humble servant through whom to accomplish His redemption of the world?
Here are three prayers from Mary’s song in Luke 1 to help us focus on the goodness of our God in this Christmas season – and even beyond! Consider giving thanks each day for one of these amazing truths from the Word!
- My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant” (vs. 47-48).
Prayer: Father, I am so grateful that You see me in the midst of my daily life. I trust You to walk with me through the good, the dark, the difficult and the amazing! My faith grows as You pay attention to every detail in my life! May humility mark my life each day so that I don’t think more highly of myself than I should. My soul will continually glorify You and my spirit will rejoice in Jesus, my Savior, the Light of the World!
- …for the Mighty One has done great things for me – holy is his name (vs. 49).
Prayer: Mighty One – You have done great things for me throughout my life! I am so grateful that You redeemed me through the birth, death and resurrection of Your only Son, Jesus Christ! Your name is holy! Help me to honor You each day!
- His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation (vs. 50).
Prayer: Merciful Father, how grateful I am that Your mercy extends from one generation to the next of those who live in awe of You. Cover my generation and those to come with Your grace, peace, strength, hope and power! Fill the generations with hope as we consider the miracle of Your humble servant, Mary, who received Your assignment to bear the Savior of the World with simple faith. May Your great mercy fill our hearts and may every generation bring glory to Your Name!
Biography
Kim serves as the Executive Director of Harvest Prayer Ministries which she co-founded in 1993 with her late husband, Dave (1953-2022). Her ministry involves teaching/training and consulting as well as writing and developing resources. She is content coordinator for HPM's teaching platform, PrayerU.com and also compiles and edits HPM’s free daily devotional, Connection! as well as Prayer Tip Tuesday.
Kim has written multiple books and has published articles in a variety of magazines and publications. She is a member of America's National Prayer Committee and serves as President of Gospel Revivals, Inc. (Herald of His Coming).
Kim has a BA in Psychology and a Masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership.
Some of Kim's Books
Praying Psalm 23
Praying Psalm 23
Growing up in church was a wonderful privilege for me. One of the benefits was the encouragement I received to memorize scripture. I’m pretty sure that the first full chapter I ever memorized was Psalm 23. The beautiful imagery and spiritual depth of the Good Shepherd’s Psalm has been a blessing for me throughout my life.
Though I rarely use the King James Version anymore, I still revert to that when praying through Psalm 23:
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
There are many benefits to memorizing scripture, but one of the best is the ease of access to God’s Word when praying. It is a simple matter for me to pray Psalm 23 because I have committed it to memory.
Sometimes Psalm 23 suffers from the old adage that familiarity breeds contempt. We view it as a nice, safe portion of scripture best used at funerals. May I suggest instead that this powerful Psalm prayed regularly with insight can bring transformation to your life at a deep level?
Consider what you are asking of Him. Psalm 23 from beginning to end is all about the Presence of God in a person’s life. When prayed from that perspective, it changes all of life. David, the Shepherd King, understood from personal experience what a shepherd’s presence means to sheep.
Whether it is protection, provision, rest, or direction, the sheep are dependent upon the leadership and presence of their shepherd. That is precisely what is needed in our lives today.
What has become a powerful spiritual experience for me involves personalizing Psalm 23 as I pray. It is astonishing to me how I sense the Lords presence by simply changing a pronoun. “You are my shepherd, Lord.” I am speaking to the One who is present with me now.
If you struggle with doing this, please note that David himself, the author of this Psalm, personalizes His prayer: “Thou(You) are with me”…”thy (Your) rod and staff”…”thou (You) preparest a table”….”thou (You) anointest.”
Psalm 23 is all about the Lord being present with us every day in every aspect of life. For me, it is the way I experience and live out the truth of Col.1:27, “Christ in us, the hope of glory.” No longer just head knowledge or good theology, but a way of life.
Like Col.1:27 which speaks of the Lord’s presence as the hope of glory, so Psalm 23 concludes in a similar way. As we walk with Jesus through all of life, we dwell in the midst of His glory in and as the house of the Lord forever.
My challenge to you today is to memorize Psalm 23 (if you haven’t already) in whatever version you enjoy, and begin to pray these amazing words back to God. This will be a life-changing experience for you as you trust and look to the Father to answer.
(c) Harvest Prayer Ministries, 2021