The Prayer Of Jabez

«So God granted him what he requested.» 1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez belonged to the tribe of Judah. His birth had caused his mother a lot of pain, and she gave him this name because it means full of sorrow. Can you imagine how his classmates must have laughed at him? But he grew up full of energy and willing to be someone of value!

The Bible says that he became the most respectable among his brothers. Once, he said a beautiful prayer. In this prayer, he asked God for four things: for God to bless him, for God to increase his land, for God’s hand to be upon him and for God to deliver him from evil.

Jabez did not complain about everything. He wanted to be a successful man, but not to show off. He wanted to honor God and help people with the things he had.

God liked the prayer of Jabez and granted all his requests.

Let’s practice!

What would you like to ask Jesus today?