In what ways can we pray for God's "glory" to be revealed? Biblical snapshot: Moses’ request for glory (Exodus 33:18–19) “Then Moses said, ‘Please show me Your glory.’ And the LORD replied, ‘I will cause all My goodness to pass before you, and I will proclaim My name—the LORD—before you...’” What “glory” means in Scripture • God’s visible splendor (Exodus 24:17) • His moral beauty—goodness, truth, holiness (Exodus 34:6–7) • The public display of His attributes through creation, redemption, judgment, and consummation (Psalm 19:1; Revelation 21:23) Praying for God’s glory in our personal walk • Ask Him to unveil more of His character as you open the Word (2 Corinthians 3:18). • Invite the Spirit to expose and remove sin so His light shines unhindered (1 John 1:7). • Request boldness to obey, so that your life “may be filled with the fruit of righteousness... to the glory and praise of God” (Philippians 1:11). • Pray, “Lord, conform me to Christ that others see Your glory” (Romans 8:29–30). Praying for God’s glory in the church • Plead for unity that mirrors the oneness of Father and Son, fulfilling John 17:22. • Seek powerful, Scripture-saturated worship where His presence is sensed (Psalm 29:9; 2 Chronicles 5:13–14). • Intercede for Spirit-empowered preaching so “faith might rest not on human wisdom but on God’s power” (1 Corinthians 2:4–5). • Ask that every ministry aim at “so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 4:11). Praying for God’s glory in our communities and nations • Cry out for public justice and righteousness that reflect His throne (Psalm 89:14). • Petition for leaders who fear God, so that “righteousness exalts a nation” (Proverbs 14:34). • Pray for spiritual awakening, fulfilling Habakkuk 2:14—“the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD.” Praying for God’s glory in suffering and trials • Ask that trials refine faith “more precious than gold... resulting in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:6–7). • Pray that perseverance under hardship would showcase His sustaining power (2 Corinthians 4:7–10). • Request that every deliverance point observers to Him, echoing Psalm 50:15—“Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” Praying for God’s glory among the nations • Intercede for missionaries to proclaim Christ where He is not named, “that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy” (Romans 15:9). • Pray for Scripture translation and distribution so all peoples can behold His glory (Psalm 117:1). • Ask for signs and wonders that authenticate the gospel, as in Acts 14:3. • Plead for the obedience of faith in every ethnic group, fulfilling Revelation 7:9–12. Ultimate prayer: the full revelation of glory at Christ’s return • “Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20) that “the Son of Man will come in His glory” (Matthew 25:31). • Ask for readiness and faithfulness until “the sufferings of this present time are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us” (Romans 8:18). • Long for the day when “we will see His face” and His glory illuminates the New Jerusalem (Revelation 22:4–5). |
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