Prayers That Avail Much® for Moms James 5:16 by Germaine Copeland And this is the confidence that we have in him,that, if we ask any thing according to his will,he heareth us:and if we know that he hear us,whatsoever we ask,we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 1 John 5:14,15 Harrison House Tulsa,Oklahoma Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Versionof the Bible. Scripture quotations marked NKJVare taken from the New King James Version.Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked AMPare taken from The Amplified® Bible. Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org) Scripture references marked NIVare taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. 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Prayers That Avail Muchis a registered trademark of Word Ministries, Inc., a Georgia corporation. 08 07 06 05 04 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Prayers That Avail Much® for Moms Pocket Edition ISBN 1-57794-641-3 Copyright © 2004 by Germaine Copeland 38 Sloan St. Roswell,GA 30075 Published by Harrison House,Inc. P.O.Box 35035 Tulsa,Oklahoma 74153 Printed in the United States of America.All rights reserved under International Copyright Law.Contents and/or cover may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without the express written consent of the Publisher. Contents Introduction ........................................................................v Personal Confessions..........................................................vi 1 To Walk in the Word................................................1 2 To Put on the Armor of God ..................................4 3 To Glorify God........................................................6 4 To Be God-Inside Minded......................................9 5 To Rejoice in the Lord............................................12 6 To Walk in God’s Wisdom and His Perfect Will....15 7 To Walk in Love ....................................................18 8 To Walk in Forgiveness..........................................20 9 To Watch What You Say........................................22 10 To Live Free From Worry......................................24 11 Provision:“Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread”....27 12 Strength To Overcome Cares and Burdens............29 13 Conquering the Thought Life................................32 14 Godly Wisdom in the Affairs of Life....................34 15 The Setting of Proper Priorities ............................37 16 Knowing God’s Will..............................................40 17 The New Creation Marriage..................................42 18 Harmonious Marriage............................................43 19 The Unborn Child..................................................45 20 The Children..........................................................47 21 Children at School..................................................50 22 The Home..............................................................52 23 Prosperity................................................................54 24 Dedication for Your Tithes ....................................56 25 Victory in a Healthy Lifestyle................................58 26 Health and Healing................................................60 27 Safety......................................................................62 28 Peaceful Sleep ........................................................64 29 Victory Over Pride ................................................65 30 Victory Over Fear ..................................................67 31 Victory Over Depression........................................69 32 Deliverance From Habits........................................72 33 Spirit-Controlled Life............................................74 34 Finding Favor With Others....................................77 35 American Government ..........................................80 z Introduction Prayers That Avail Much® for Momswas created and designed for you because you are important to your family and your Heavenly Father.Because you face more complex situa- tions and lead a vastly different life than your mother did when she was raising you,the stress of being a mother has also increased.You,as a mom,affect more than just your family — you are helping shape generations.Such a task is not accomplished successfully without help and love from a close adviser.The prayers in this book will strengthen you spiritually,physically,and emotionally and are designed for your daily use. I encourage you to read God’s Word and pray these Scriptural prayers.Being a godly mother today involves more than rearing children and managing a household — it is fulfilling your destiny.You were born for such a time as this. Your children shall rise up and call you blessed. —Germaine Copeland,President Word Ministries,Inc. v z Personal Confessions Jesus is Lord over my spirit,my soul,and my body (Phil.2:9-11). Jesus has been made unto me wisdom,right- eousness,sanctification,and redemption.I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me (1 Cor.1:30;Phil.4:13). The Lord is my shepherd.I do not want.My God supplies all my need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Ps.23;Phil.4:19). I do not fret or have anxiety about anything.I do not have a care (Phil.4:6;1 Pet.5:6,7). I am the Body of Christ.I am redeemed from the curse,because Jesus bore my sicknesses and carried my diseases in His own body.By His stripes I am healed.I forbid any sickness or disease to operate in my body.Every organ and tissue of my body functions in the perfection in which God created it to function.I honor God vi Personal Confessions and bring glory to Him in my body (Gal.3:13; Matt.8:17;1 Pet.2:24;1 Cor.6:20). I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts,feelings,and purposes of His heart (1Cor.2:16). I am a believer and not a doubter.I hold fast to my confession of faith.I decide to walk by faith and practice faith.My faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.Jesus is the author and the developer of my faith (Heb.4:14;Heb.11:6;Rom.10:17;Heb.12:2). The Holy Spirit has shed the love of God abroad in my heart,and His love abides in me richly.I keep myself in the Kingdom of light,in love,in the Word;and the wicked one touches me not (Rom.5:5;1 John 4:16;1 John 5:18). I tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy.I take my shield of faith and quench his every fiery dart.Greater is He Who is in me than he who is in the world (Ps.91:13;Eph.6:16;1 John 4:4). I am delivered from this present evil world.I am seated with Christ in heavenly places.I reside in the Kingdom of God’s dear Son.The vii Prayers That Avail Much® for Moms law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death (Gal.1:4; Eph.2:6;Col.1:13;Rom.8:2). I fear not,for God has given me a spirit of power,of love,and of a sound mind.God is on my side (2 Tim.1:7;Rom.8:31). I hear the voice of the Good Shepherd.I hear my Father’s voice,and the voice of a stranger I will not follow.I roll my works upon the Lord.I commit and trust them wholly to Him.He will cause my thoughts to become agreeable to His will,and so shall my plans be established and succeed (John 10:27;Prov.16:3). I am a world-overcomer because I am born of God.I represent the Father and Jesus well.I am a useful member in the Body of Christ.I am His workmanship re-created in Christ Jesus. My Father God is all the while effectually at work in me both to will and do His good plea- sure (1 John 5:4,5;Eph.2:10;Phil.2:13). I let the Word dwell in me richly.He Who began a good work in me will continue until the day of Christ (Col.3:16;Phil.1:6). viii z 1 To Walk in the Word Father,in the name of Jesus,I make a commitment to walk in the Word.Your Word living in me produces Your life in this world. Your Word is integrity itself,and I trust my life to its provisions. You have sent Your Word forth into my heart. It dwells in me richly in all wisdom,and I meditate in it day and night so that I may dili- gently act on it.The Incorruptible Seed is abiding in my spirit,growing mightily in me now,producing Your nature,Your life.It is my counsel,my shield,my buckler,my powerful weapon in battle.The Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path,making my way plain before me.I do not stumble,for my steps are ordered in the Word. 1 Prayers That Avail Much® for Moms The Holy Spirit leads and guides me into all the truth.He gives me understanding,discern- ment,and comprehension so that I am preserved from the snares of the evil one. I delight myself in You and Your Word,and You put Your desires within my heart.I commit my way unto You,and You bring it to pass.I am confident that You are at work in me now both to will and to do all Your good pleasure. I exalt Your Word,hold it in high esteem,and give it first place.I make my schedule around Your Word.Your Word is final authority, settling all questions that confront me.I agree with the Word of God,and I disagree with any thoughts,conditions,or circumstances contrary to Your Word.I boldly and confidently say that my heart is fixed and established on the solid foundation — the living Word of God! 2