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Devotional thoughts (Monday through Thursday mornings) from the pastor of Exeter Presbyterian Church in Exeter, NH // Sunday Worship 10:30am // 73 Winter Street

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Prayers based on Second Timothy

2 Timothy 1

Our Father, we thank You that we have been brought into Your family as beloved children. We also thank You for the blessing of godly elders and parents in the faith who have led us in the way of power, love, and self-control. Continue this great work of Your Holy Spirit among us. You have displayed to us Your wonderful grace. We see life even now. One day we shall see the resurrection. We long for the glorious coming of Your Son. We commit ourselves to the sure foundation of Your holy Word. We will guard that good deposit. Keep us in the faith, and move us forward in love.

2 Timothy 2

Lord God, help us to be faithful to Your Word. Grant that we would entrust Your truth to the next generation. Help us to see the battle and to commit ourselves to the work that You have granted to us. Christ is surely with us. May we never abandon Him. Thank You, O God, that He remains faithful, even in our moments of weakness and unbelief. Your Son will not deny Himself. You know those who are Yours. We depart from iniquity again by Your power. We are to be Your holy people. We want to pursue Your truth and righteousness with a stable heart. Grant us persistence and victory as we serve You day by day.

2 Timothy 3

Sovereign Lord, there is much sin in the world, and in the current age there is even much wickedness in the church. Bless us with spiritual wisdom, courage, and perseverance. We do not want to follow in the way of the proud. Grant us Your power so that we will resist foolish passions and hypocrisy. We thank You for the Scriptures. Keep us in Your Word, that we might live a godly life in Christ Jesus, lest we be deceived. Provide us constant faith and repentance. Thank You for the ministers of the Word You have granted to us. May they be equipped for every good work by Your wonderful Word.

2 Timothy 4

Almighty Father, help Your ministers to preach the Word faithfully. Why should Your people wander off into myths and the philosophies of men? Help us to keep the faith. We long for the appearing of Your Son. Keep us from an inordinate love of this world that would lead us in directions that would not be profitable for Your Kingdom. Despite whatever persecution we may face, help us to continue boldly in the gospel of Christ by Your grace.

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