Furthering the Faith
Titus 1:1-9 Dear Father, the God who never lies, Grant that my life will further the faith of your chosen people and increase their knowledge of the truth that accords with godliness, in hope of eternal life which you promised ages ago and at the proper time manifested through the preaching of your word. May […]
An Everlasting Kingdom
2 Timothy 4:9-22 Dear Father, Help me not to be in love with this present world. Enable me to live for the sake of your everlasting kingdom. Help me come to the defense of those who are attacked wrongly or who need defending for your sake. Stand by us, dear God, and give us the […]
Fighting the Good Fight
2 Timothy 4:7-8 Dear Father, warrior against evil, Help me to fight the good fight. Help me to finish the race. Help me to keep the faith, so that I will receive the crown of righteousness which the LORD, the righteous judge, will award me on that Day, and not to me only but to […]
The Finished Race
2 Timothy 4:1-8 Dear Father, source of our strength, Be with every disciple, especially with your preachers. May they be urgent in season and out of season. Empower them to convince, rebuke, and exhort. Help them to be unfailing in patience and persistent teaching. Guide them all to be steady, to endure suffering, to do […]
Equipped for Good Work
2 Timothy 3:10-17 Dear Father, Help me adhere to right teaching, proper conduct, the right aim in life and faith. Help me hold on patience, love, and steadfastness, even when I am opposed and persecuted for doing so. When evil people and impostors go from bad to worse, keep me from giving up in the […]
Saved from an Evil World
2 Timothy 3:1-9 Dear Father, Savior, Undergird me with your grace during the days of stress that are present in these last times. Keep me from going in the direction that people of the world are going. Don’t let me be a lover of self, a lover of money, proud and arrogant, abusive, disobedient to […]
Escaping Evil, Embracing Truth
2 Timothy 2:22-26 Dear Father, Help me to escape evil passions and to aim at righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with all who call upon the LORD from a pure heart. Give me the wisdom to avoid stupid, senseless quarrels and controversies. Help me to be kind and forbearing toward everyone, teaching and correcting […]
A Workman Unashamed
2 Timothy 2:14-21 Dear Father, firm foundation, Help me to avoid disputes about words, which does no good, but merely ruins the hearers. Help me do my best to present myself to you for your approval, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling your word of truth. Your firm foundation stands […]
Endure, Never Deny
2 Timothy 2:11-13 Dear Father, ever faithful God, Thank you for my Savior, Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, as preached in the gospel of your grace. Help me endure all things for the sake of that glorious message. May my words and deeds be a clear witness. May I endure everything for the sake […]
Instilled with Truth
2 Timothy 2:8-13 Dear Father, Let my remembrance and my devotions be set upon Jesus Christ, a descendant of David according to the flesh but an heir of your riches according to his resurrection from the dead. Let me obtain the salvation which in Jesus Christ goes with eternal glory. Instill within me the meaning […]