Almighty Ancient of Days, you are above all. Search my heart and remove any motives outside your will for my purpose. Guide my thoughts, words and deeds for your good pleasure. Be glorified in my efforts. I come to your mercy seat for your favor and blessing in the name and authority of Jesus, according … Read more
Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I. I pray for the members of your church. Give them discernment in selecting which church to attend. Keep them alert to leadership transparency. Protect them from the spiritually abusive leaders and don’t allow them to sit under the teaching of such. Give them your … Read more
Almighty and Holy God, you are El Roi, the God who sees me. You know my frailties and my tendency to forget. Thank you that Paul reminds me of the gospel as he writes his salutation. He puts the most important message first in his letters. I need that repetition, Father. Thank you for your … Read more
Lord Jesus, it is good that I remind myself that you are with me. As Psalm 139 says, there is nowhere I can go that you are not with me. You are constant in my waking and sleeping. Your grace gives me peace and assurance. It eases my spirit and calms my anxiety. You are … Read more
Father God, this verse is thought provoking. Paul wrote to Timothy from prison, knowing his earthly life was coming to an end. You rescued him from prison before, from shipwreck, and from stoning. Paul knew what it was to be pulled from the pit of evil physically. He also understood that you would rescue him … Read more
Loving and Compassionate God, thank you for preserving Paul’s writing so that it is available to encourage me. You are my foundation. Jesus, you are the rock that is higher than I. You are the constant presence upon which I depend. You are the protector and lover of my soul. You are there when others … Read more
Father in Heaven, allow me to continue working for your good pleasure. Keep me in prayer for your glory and honor as long as I have breath in my lungs. Sustain me, renew me, and give me the words to pray on behalf of others. Highlight the need for immediate prayer, and don’t let me … Read more
Father God, Creator and author of Scripture, I come to thank you for prophecy in your Word. We are here in this point of time you describe. Justice is trampled in the streets. Words get redefined to confuse us and get us off track. I ask your perseverance, your discernment and your strength to remain … Read more
Prepare my heart and mind to fulfill the purpose you have for me, Lord. I ask in your name above all names, Jesus, and in your authority that out paces any other, according to the good and perfect will of the Father. Amen. “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ … Read more
Father God, I come in humility and with reverence for who you are to ask that you make a way where there seems to be none. Prepare my path. Bring those who don’t know Jesus. Holy Spirit, prepare my mind through study of the Word. Embolden me to represent well. Grant me wisdom and discernment … Read more