That I May Not Cause Pain: A Prayer for Transformation
Bible Study: “That I May Not Cause Pain”
Based on 1 Chronicles
In The Bible, Jabez prayed:
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.”
— 1 Chronicles 4:10
Many people ask God for blessings, favor, healing, and deliverance — and rightly so. These are gifts God desires to give His children. But there is an important part of this prayer that believers should not ignore: “Keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain.”
As Christians, we must examine our lives and ask ourselves:
Are we hurting others through our actions, words, or behavior?
Are we living in a way that honors God?
Are we walking in purity, love, and righteousness?
God does not bless evil. We cannot expect God’s favor while deliberately harming others, living in bitterness, deceit, immorality, or causing emotional and spiritual damage.
Jesus Christ taught us to love our neighbors as ourselves, walk in righteousness, keep our hearts pure, and treat others the way we want to be treated.
We should avoid anything that destroys:
Harmful words
Bitterness and unforgiveness
Sexual immorality
Deception
Manipulation
Abuse
Idolatry and ungodly practices
At the same time, being kind does not mean allowing people to abuse or mistreat you. Healthy boundaries are important. Even Jesus corrected wrongdoing and did not tolerate hypocrisy.
We should pray daily for grace, purity, wisdom, self-control, spiritual strength, and a heart that desires holiness.
The Bible says:
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
When we sincerely desire righteousness and quickly repent when we fall short, God helps us by His grace.
May our prayer always be:
“Lord, keep my hands clean. Keep my heart pure. Let my life bring healing, not pain.”
May God grant us grace, mercy, peace, holiness, and protection through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer For Divine Favour, Open Doors & Victory Prayer – Laura Bon
Prayer For Divine Favour, Open Doors & Victory Prayer – Laura Bon
God Hears The Prayers Of The Righteous - All About Prayers
God Hears The Prayers Of The Righteous - All About Prayers
Prayer For Divine Favour, Open Doors & Victory Prayer – Laura Bon
May God visit you and give you great success, in Jesus name.
I prophesy over you. The strong arm of the Lord will drive out every spirit of oppression tormenting you through the night. God will guard your home and preserve you as you sleep, in Jesus name.
I decree over you. The glorious power of Jesus Christ will overthrow every ancestral idol holding you in captivity. God will deliver you and your household and establish you in His blessing, in Jesus name.
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One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to apologise when you are wrong.
If you don't learn that lesson you will delay your promotion.
First Peter chapter 5, verse 6 says, "Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time."
Humility is agreement with God's truth.
Pride will strain your relationships, so apologise to your spouse, your children, and your colleagues when you are wrong.
Confess your sins to God.
Humility is non-negotiable with God.
James chapter 4, verse 6 says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
Pride is not just a bad attitude.
It is a spiritual battle. Humbly is a great spiritual weapon. Moses was the humbles man alive during his time on earth. Jesus was gentle and humble in spirit when He lived on earth.
Righteousness is an armour and a weapon of our warfare.
Every time you swallow your pride and apologise, you put on that armour.
Ask for full grace from the throne of grace because you cannot win spiritual warfare with your flesh.
Hebrews chapter 4, verse 16 says, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."
If you don't ask for the power of God, it means that you are proud and self dependent and have not learned the lesson that your flesh cannot save you.
May God transform you from glory to glory and take you to the highest realms of His grace and power.
May He teach you His secrets and teach your fingers to fight and make war.
Psalm chapter 25, verse 14 says, "The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant."
May great grace be upon you, in Jesus name.
Amen.
