Part 1: Baggage Check

Psalm 109:22, 26 & 31 (NLT)

22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is full of pain…26 Help me, O Lord my God! Save me because of your unfailing love…31 For he stands beside the needy, ready to save them from those who condemn them.

Job 7:11a (NIV1984)

11 “Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit,

Acknowledge your baggage.

Prayer #1

“God, help me renew my mind with truth.”

Romans 12:2a (NIV1984)

2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…

Ephesians 4:21-23 (NLT)

21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

Prayer #2

“God, help restore what’s lost.”

Psalm 71:20 (NLT)

20 You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth.

Jeremiah 30:17a (NIV1984)

17 But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds, declares the Lord,

Prayer #3

“God, help me release my offender.”

Colossians 3:13 (NIV1984)

13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Luke 6:35 (NIV1984)

35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Check the Baggage Prayers

“God, help me renew my mind with truth.”

“God, help restore what’s lost.”

“God, help me release my offender.”