How can we apply Jeremiah's plea for God's intervention in our daily prayers? Jeremiah 14:7—A Model Plea “Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our apostasies are many; we have sinned against You.” (Jeremiah 14:7) • Jeremiah owns the people’s sin (“our iniquities”) • He appeals to God’s reputation (“for the sake of Your name”) • He asks for intervention despite multiplied apostasies Why Confession Comes First • Sin clogs fellowship; confession clears the way (Psalm 66:18; 1 John 1:9) • Naming sin cultivates humility and truth (Psalm 32:5) • Honest confession aligns us with God’s holy standard (Isaiah 6:5–7) Appealing to God’s Name in Prayer • Ground requests in who He is, not who we are (Psalm 79:9) • Remember His covenant mercy (Exodus 34:6–7) • Seek His glory in every answer (John 14:13) Practical Pattern for Daily Prayer 1. Recognize reality – Admit specific sins without excuse – Accept full responsibility 2. Rest on grace – Recall Christ’s finished work (1 John 2:1–2; Hebrews 4:16) – Trust His willingness to forgive and cleanse 3. Request intervention – Ask Him to act “for the sake of Your name” in each need – Frame petitions around His purposes and promises 4. Resolve to obey – Commit to repentance in daily choices (Acts 26:20) – Walk in the Spirit’s power (Galatians 5:16) Echoes of Jeremiah’s Plea • Psalm 25:11—“For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.” • Daniel 9:18–19—“We do not present our petitions because we are righteous, but because of Your great compassion… for Your own sake, O my God.” • Micah 7:18–19—God delights to show mercy and cast sins into the sea. Key Takeaways • Confession + God-centered appeal is a timeless, powerful pattern. • Praying for His name’s sake shifts focus from our merit to His glory. • Assurance rests in His unchanging character, not our changing feelings. • Practicing this pattern keeps prayer humble, bold, and God-exalting. |
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