Is It Wrong to Pray for More Influence? What the Bible Says

EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 4 MIN

Is It Wrong to Pray for More Influence? What the Bible Says

from Battle Drill Daily Devotional (Audio) | Christian 5-Minute Bible Devotions · host Rob Westwood-Payne

Is it wrong to pray for more influence? Many Christians struggle with this question, fearing it sounds proud or selfish. But what does the Bible actually say? In today's daily devotional, we discover why God wants to increase your influence - not for your ego, but for his mission.Using Psalm 72, Matthew 25, and Luke 19, we'll explore why praying for influence is actually a kingdom prayer when your heart is set on serving others. Solomon, the richest man alive, boldly asked God for more influence - not for comfort, but to rescue the poor and help the oppressed.In This Video:✅ Why influence is like a muscle - use it or lose it✅ How God gives more to those who prove faithful✅ Why your influence exists to serve the powerless✅ How to pray for influence the biblical wayTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction: Is praying for influence selfish?1:00 - Point 1: Use it or lose it1:47 - Point 2: Faithfulness unlocks more2:31 - Point 3: Influence serves the powerless3:14 - Point 4: Kingdom impact prayer3:43 - Outro & challengeScripture References:📖 Psalm 72:1-14 (NLT)📖 Matthew 25:14-30📖 Luke 19:17Your Challenge This Week:Identify one place you've been burying your influence. Use what you have. Speak up for someone powerless. Pray boldly for God to expand your reach for His purposes.Connect With Us:🔔 Subscribe for daily Bible devotionals📧 Daily devotionals: https://devotional.battledrilldevotional.com📱 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotional | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/ | X/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotional#ChristianDevotional #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #Prayer #ChristianLiving #Influence #SalvationArmy #Faith #Discipleship #KingdomOfGodMore devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod

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