In Chapter 2 of Organizing Your Prayer Closet, I discuss a plan of attack to address recurring sins and strongholds in my life,
“After some thought and prayer, I knew that my best weapon was going to be the Word of God. So, with my newfound issues clearly defined for me, I began to to scour the Scriptures. Did you know that Scripture addresses every type of sin we may have? Nothing gets past God. Not only did I find verses galore about the words we speak, but for every kind of pride and other issues.”
Organizing Your Prayer Closet, p. 18.
Inside the enclosed structured prayer journal – The Prayer Closet Organizer – I have a designated space where I list the things I am struggling with under the header “Freedom and Forgiveness.” Once I have identified a stronghold or an area of weakness, I like to look up scriptures that deal with that very bad habit. I take those scriptures and recite them during my commute to work and meditate on them throughout the day. When an opportunity to sin rears its ugly head, I recite the scripture. I especially use them during prayer.
“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11
I am excited to share a helpful tool that I like to use which helps me to quickly locate such scriptures.
It’s called OpenBible.info that houses a cross-reference Bible feature. I go to the topical search page and key in words that represent my sin, and up pops a plethora of scriptures that I can choose from. For instance, you can key in:
Anger
Gluttony
Gossip
Greed
Lust
just to name a few! Try it out here!
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I just started a prayer journal and I stumbled across your Facebook.
I am saving up to get a copy of your book so I can organize my journal and be a more effective prayer warrior. I really feel this is something Holy Spirit has instilled in me to do. Thank You for being obedient and providing such helpful resources.
GOD Bless You each day, in a unique way, Shalom
I hope you subscribe to my blog in order to have the opportunity to win a free copy. I will do the drawing tomorrow, so don’t wait!!! So glad you found me! Thanks! ~gina
Where can I get a prayer journal like you use? I love it and have watched several She Prays videos. I am ordering the prayer closet book.
Where can I purchase a journal like the one you use on the videos?
Marie, You can look it up on Amazon. Search Organizing Your Prayer Closet (Abingdon Press). The second edition has just released. It has a beautiful new cover. I hope you enjoy it. ~gina