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Discussions on Prayer
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hedge of thorns
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I would like tot know more about praying a hedge of thorns around my children to bring tthem to Christ Jesus. I have a few scriptures Job 1:10 and Hosea 2:6 but I need clarification.
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LilaRose 03/13/2011 10:34 |
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mohayrix
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04/15/2011 04:53 |
When praying a hedge of thorns around someone, we are praying that our loved ones do not step out of God's will. If you have ever been in a hedge of thorns then you know that you will be pricked by the thorns and have to turn away. In Hawaii they used to plant cactuses to go to keep cattle within the enclosed area (a technique brought from Portugal by the paniolo's or Cowboys) i.e. the field of life. If the cattle had found a way to get out they would have to go through a lot of very sharp painful thorns. They used this plant much in the way as bobbed wire is used to fence in farm animals. All fences deteriorate, breakdown and need constant attention, so this prayer should be used often.
When praying a hedge of thorns we should also pray for a hedge of protection. As in the case with any fence there can sometimes be a way out (such as a broken fence post or dying/broken cactuses) and sometimes those who we are praying for will find a way out the proverbial "hedge of thorns", as we all have, and therefore need to be covered with protection. Your children will go through times of rebelliousness and choose the wrong path when escaping through the hedge. thus the need to pray the hedge of protection (Ecclesiastes 10:8; Isaiah 5:5; Matthew 21: 33) around them for the times they will escape.
Together these prayers, with your faith, will bring about God's will in your children's life. You may not be able to see it at times but God is always at work in ways that we could never fathom or understand. God bless you and the love you have for your children to pray these prayers of faith. I have learned to do this with many as a prayer warrior, through the strength and power of Jesus Christ, and have seen miraculous results. Continue praying in the spirit for your children. Teach them the things of the Lord and they will return to it as it is written. 500 billion blessings.
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mohayrix
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04/15/2011 05:06 |
One other Scripture on the hedge of thorns is Proverbs 15:19
The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway
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LilaRose
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04/15/2011 07:12 |
Thank you so much for your detailed reply. You have given me a clear vision and direction for my prayers. God bless you!
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