Evening Prayer to Restore Influence and Authority (January 30, 2025)

As the evening sets in, it’s a time for reflection. We reflect not just on the day’s events but on the broader scope of our lives and our impact. Influence can often wane in our personal circles. It can also wane in professional spheres or communities. This might happen due to burnout, missteps, or seasons of withdrawal. This evening prayer is dedicated to seeking God’s restoration of our influence. We ask for His touch. We want Him to revive our ability to lead, inspire, and effect positive change. We trust that He can restore what was lost or diminished. Let’s pray for a renewed sense of purpose and power in our influence, aligning it with His divine will.

Scriptural Basis for Restoration of Influence

1. Joel 2:25:
   “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten—the great locust and the young locust, the other locusts and the locust swarm—my great army that I sent among you.”
   This verse speaks to God’s promise to restore what has been lost, including our influence. The imagery of locusts represents seasons of destruction, but God’s restoration is abundant and complete.
2. Psalm 51:12:
   “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”
   David’s prayer after his sin with Bathsheba highlights the connection between spiritual restoration and renewed influence. A joyful, willing spirit is essential for impactful leadership.
3. Isaiah 61:7:
   “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.”
   This scripture promises not just restoration but an increase. God’s plan for our influence often exceeds what we’ve lost.
4. 2 Corinthians 4:7:
   “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”
   Our influence is a divine treasure, reminding us that its restoration comes from God, not our own efforts.

Biblical Examples of Restored Influence

1. Joseph (Genesis 41):
   From prisoner to Egypt’s second-in-command, Joseph’s influence was not only restored but magnified. His story shows how God uses trials to prepare us for greater impact.
2. David (2 Samuel 12):
   After his sin with Bathsheba, David’s influence was restored through repentance and God’s mercy. His Psalms reveal a heart continually seeking restoration.
3. Peter (Acts 2):
   After denying Jesus, Peter’s influence was restored at Pentecost, where he preached with boldness and led thousands to Christ. His failure became a platform for God’s glory.

Evening Prayer for Restoration of Influence

Heavenly Father,

As night blankets the day, I come before You, seeking Your touch for the restoration of my influence. I recognize:

• That You are the God who restores, as promised in Joel 2:25, repaying for the years that have been lost or diminished.
• Your desire to restore joy and a willing spirit, as David prayed in Psalm 51:12, which are essential to impactful influence.
• Your promise in Isaiah 61:7 to replace shame with a double portion, suggesting that my influence can be not only restored but multiplied.
• The truth from 2 Corinthians 4:7 that my influence is a treasure from You, meant to showcase Your power, not mine.

Lord, I ask:

• For the restoration of my influence where it has waned. Let Your Spirit breathe life into areas where I’ve lost ground.
• For wisdom to use my influence in alignment with Your purposes, leading and inspiring in ways that honor You.
• For healing from any past mistakes or seasons that have diminished my impact. Purify my motives and renew my passion.
• For divine appointments and opportunities where my influence can be exercised for Your kingdom’s expansion.

I declare:

• That my influence is being restored by Your hand, turning past losses into future gains.
• That I am walking into a season of increased favor and opportunity, where my words and actions carry weight because they are infused with Your Spirit.
• That any doors previously closed to my influence are now being opened, and I am stepping into them with confidence in Your anointing.

Thank You, Father, for the promise of restoration. Let this evening mark the beginning of a new chapter where my influence is not just restored but transformed to reflect Your glory.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Prayer Points for Restoration of Influence

1. Repentance and Forgiveness:
   Prayer: “Father, forgive me for any actions or attitudes that have compromised my influence. Cleanse my heart and renew my spirit.”
2. Renewal of Passion:
   Prayer: “Restore my zeal for the areas where I lead or serve. Ignite a fresh fire within me to make a difference.”
3. Wisdom and Discernment:
   Prayer: “Grant me divine wisdom to navigate the restoration process and use my influence rightly.”
4. Healing of Relationships:
   Prayer: “Mend any strained relationships that have affected my influence. Bring reconciliation and unity.”
5. Spiritual Authority:
   Prayer: “Increase my spiritual authority to lead with integrity and impact.”
6. Open Doors:
   Prayer: “Open new opportunities for me to exercise my influence, even in unexpected areas.”
7. Protection from Pride:
   Prayer: “Keep me humble, Lord, so my influence remains God-centered and not self-serving.”
8. Divine Favor:
   Prayer: “Grant me favor with people to amplify my influence for good.”

Declarations for Restoration of Influence

1. Restoration of Lost Time:
   “I declare that God is restoring the influence I’ve lost, bringing back double for the trouble” (Joel 2:25).
2. Joy and Willing Spirit:
   “I declare that my influence is marked by joy and a willing spirit, making me effective in my roles” (Psalm 51:12).
3. Double Portion:
   “I declare that where there was disgrace, I now receive a double portion of influence” (Isaiah 61:7).
4. Power from God:
   “I declare that my influence is empowered by God, showcasing His strength through my weaknesses” (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Reflection

Reflect on the areas where you feel your influence has been diminished. How can you align your heart with God’s for its restoration? Consider the lessons from Joseph, David, and Peter on how they navigated their restoration.

Closing Thought

End your evening with the assurance that God is in the business of restoration. As you step into tomorrow, carry with you the faith that your influence is being divinely restored, not for self-gain but for His glory. Let every act of influence be a reflection of His love, wisdom, and power.