52 Prayers from the Bible

The Prayer of Jabez

¹⁰ Jabez called out to the God of Israel: "If only You would bless me, extend my border, let Your hand be with me, and keep me from harm, so that I will not cause any pain." And God granted his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10)

1. Have you heard of this prayer before?
2. Why do you think the prayer of Jabez gained such notoriety?
3. Why do you suppose God included this footnote about Jabez in a genealogy list?
4. What is the essential message of the prayer?
5. Why did he make his request?
6. What is the general motive in your prayers
7. How can this story inform our prayers today?

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