Psalm 139: 23-24 Search me thoroughly, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.
When we pray we want to close our eyes, relax, be still, we do not want to pray on the earth but step into the heavenly realm of God’s presence, we want to pray on the other side of the veil- we want to be in the spirit when we pray.
Search me Oh God; I open my heart for you to examine, let your light penetrate every area. Reveal to me how my thinking has shaped me.
Let your fire test me, that I might be purified. Let me see clearly all my anxious thoughts, why I am not at peace at certain times.
Let me see my heart through your eyes; reveal the idols, the things that cause pain. Reveal the pathways I have walked to try and get all my needs met independent of you and lead me in the ancient paths, the way of life.
Father, I receive your acceptance, love, mercy and grace. I stand in the victory of the cross, forgiven, justified and cleansed. I thank you that you clothe me in white robes of righteousness. I am the righteousness of God in Christ.
Father, I choose to give you full permission. To do whatever it takes to change me and transform me into the image of Jesus Christ. I give you full permission to remove all the stumbling blocks from me. I give you full permission to use whatever means you see fit. To purify, refine and restore me to my original eternal condition.
Father, I choose to deny myself and surrender control of my life to you. I give you my conscience. I repent of and renounce everything that has damaged my conscience. I ask you to purify and restore my conscience. Direct and protect me through my conscience by a flow of reverence and fear of the Lord through my spirit.
I give you my reason center. I repent of and renounce: Doubt, unbelief, rationalism, Skepticism, cynicism and denial.
I ask you to cleanse me of all false doctrine, philosophies and ideas. I ask you to renew and restore my reason. Use my reason to interpret your thoughts and understand your ways.
I give you my imagination. I repent and renounce of viewing any image that has polluted me. I ask you to blot out every negative image with the blood of Jesus Christ. Purify and restore my imagination. Restore the screen of my mind, to receive visions, pictures and revelation from you.
I give you my heart, my sub-conscious mind. I repent of and renounce all strongholds, negative belief and value systems, Vows, words, curses, doctrines, triggers, coping and defense mechanisms. I ask you to cleanse every negative memory. Purify, restore and reprogram my heart with your truth, your values and my destiny.
I give you my emotions. I repent of and renounce all unforgiveness, bitterness and anger. I ask you to purify and restore my emotions. Use my emotions to feel your heart and guide me through the intuition of my spirit.
I give you my will. I repent of and renounce all sin, rebellion, stubbornness, willfulness, indecision, Control, fear, doubt, and unbelief. I ask you to purify and restore my will, that there might be a flow of courage, boldness and perseverance. Use my will to enable me to do your will through obedience and true worship.
Father, I surrender my spirit, soul and body to you. I declare that Jesus is Lord of the gateways of my life. I step back into this earthly realm, ready and available to do your will and purposes. Manifest your glory and presence in and through my life. Manifest Your Kingdom authority and power through me and around me.
We want to pray from our heart, but these are some words to help you get started.
The Divine Exchange
Father, I thank you that through your grace and mercy you have made a way for me to access your heavenly presence. I choose to deny myself, take up the cross, and follow your way. I choose to lose my life to gain your life.
I step in through the veil of Jesus, through the way of the cross. I step into the realm of your government. I come to trade on the brazen altar of covenant exchange.
I exchange my sin for your righteousness. I exchange my rejection for your acceptance. I exchange my guilt for your forgiveness. I exchange my sickness for your health. I exchange my old life for your new life.
I exchange my old identity for your new identity. I exchange my old name for your new name. I exchange my old nature for your new nature. I exchange my old bondage for your new freedom.
I exchange my old records of sin for your new record, the scroll of your destiny for my life. I exchange my past for your future. I exchange my darkness for your light. I exchange my weakness for your strength. I exchange my thoughts for your thoughts.
I exchange my character for your character. I exchange my ways for your ways. I step back into this natural realm forgiven and cleansed and clothed with righteousness. I am empowered for transformation to manifest your glory- bringing heaven to earth through my life.