Engrafting Scripture

Pray Defined Scriptures

use Bible verses as part of your prayers to God

look up the simple biblical definitions
of key words in the verses
(using bible dictionaries like Strong's, Zodhiates, Vine's
- and not regular dictionaries)

pray the verses with portions of the word definitions

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(expanded)

verse: casting all your anxiety upon Him, because He cares for you.
(1 Pt 5:7)

word being defined: cast (Strong's #1977 epirrhipto)

to throw upon (lit or fig) cast upon, fig. in regard to a concern or care,
to cast off / upon in filial confidence
[from #1909 epi = on + #4496 rhipto = a sudden motion, to fling... with a quick toss - thus differing from #906 ballo = violent, intense... thrust]

simple biblical definition: cast = a quick flinging motion (upon God)
- not taking a long time, nor using violence or intensity

note: this verse is connected with humbling myself
under God's mighty hand (vs 6a)

personal reflection: the humility commanded (vs 6a)
will be exhibited by actually doing as God has said
and casting the anxiety upon Him (vs 7) (doing it!)
His care for me provides the motivation

prayer:

Lord, I cast upon You - here it comes... with a quick flinging motion,
all my anxiety - these disabling cares and worried thoughts
that are disturbing me and distracting me away from You. Done!
Thank You, Father, that You care for me - with Your keen interest
and loving concern. :)

Engrafting Scripture

Pray Strings of Bible Verses

pray using multiple strings of Bible verses
or portions of verses
blended together with your own words to God

speaking God's words (as found in God's Word - the Bible)
as part of your prayers
helps engraft them into your heart

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(expanded)

Sample:

Lord, You are good and Your lovingkindness is everlasting! Eternal life is to know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom You have sent. When Your kindness and love for mankind appeared, You saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to Your mercy. Please help me keep these things uppermost in my heart and mind as I go about my day today. I ask this in Jesus' Name.

(Using Ps 136:1; Jn 17:3; Titus 3:4-6)