Praying With Paul

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Praying With Paul
by Eldon Degge, Heartlight Magazine
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A Prayer for All

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1 Timothy 2:1-7

Prayer

Dear Father, king of nations and peoples, This is for all people everywhere - We plead for all people because they all need you. We pray for all people because many never talk to you. We intercede for all people because most do not know what to ask. We give thanks for all people for few express gratitude. We thank you for their lives, and we give thanks to you for all that you give them, even though they do not acknowledge you or give thanks to you. We pray for national, regional, and local leaders and all who are in high positions. May they exercise wisdom and justice so that we who follow you may live quiet and peaceable lives, godly and respectful in every way. We know that such prayer is good and acceptable in your sight, because we know that you want everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.In the name of Jesus Christ, the one Mediator between God and man, who gave his life for us, I pray. Amen.

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Prayer and Good Deeds

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1 Timothy 2:8-14

Prayer

Dear Father, Let the men of your church pray constantly to you, lifting holy hands without quarreling. May your women adorn themselves modestly and sensibly and clothe themselves in good deeds, as befits women who profess religion. Actually Lord, may both sexes do both of these. Let prayer and good deeds adorn us and fill our lives. May men and women who are called to follow you relate to each other in perfect submission both to you and to each other. In the name of Jesus Christ, the one Mediator between God and man, who gave his life for us, I pray. Amen.

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Leadership Qualities

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1 Timothy 3:1-13

Prayer

Dear Father, Give in whatever measure you please the qualities of elders and deacons to all your people, even to me. Help me desire tasks that are a noble work to you. Help me to live above reproach, to be proper in my family relations, to be temperate, sensible, dignified, hospitable, sober, and gentle. Help me manage my affairs properly and command the respect of my family and outsiders. Help me serve you well in whatever capacity you allot, that I may gain a good standing and great confidence in my faith in Christ. Keep me from becoming puffed up or conceited. Don't let me fall into the condemnation of the devil. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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The Central Mystery

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1 Timothy 3:14-16

Prayer

Dear Father, Give us a graciousness by which we shall know how to behave ourselves in your household, the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. Help us so dedicate ourselves individually to the truth that the church at large will be a bastion of truth, and will be known by the world to be what it claims to be. Keep our focus of truth always on that central mystery of our religion: That Christ was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory! Nourish us on words of faith and good doctrine. Guide our minds to stay away from silly and godless myths. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Faith and Freedom

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1 Timothy 4:1-4; 5:24

Prayer

Dear Father, Keep us from paying attention to seducing spirits or doctrines of demons. Don't let the pretensions of those whose consciences are seared invade our lives. Let us hold that marriage is honorable and not to be forbidden. Let us be free to eat all the foods which you have created as good. Give us thankful hearts for what you have provided, and may we consecrate what we eat by giving thanks.Keep from joining into the sins of others, whether those that are present and conspicuous or those that are hidden and will appear later.In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Setting a Good Example

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1 Timothy 4:11-16

Prayer

Dear Father, May we never lessen our commitment to you because someone criticizes us. Instead, let us set an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Encourage us to busy ourselves with the reading of Scripture, with preaching and teaching. Help us not to neglect whatever gifts we have from you. Help us use every resource you have given us to serve fruitfully in your kingdom, that we may be saved and that others may come to a saving relationship with your Son Jesus Christ. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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The Value of Godliness

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1 Timothy 4:6-10

Prayer

Dear Father, Make us diligent athletes who exercise our spiritual bodies, recognizing that while physical exercise has some profit, godliness is of value in every way, because it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. We have set the hope of our hearts upon you, our Father, the living God, the Savior of all men, most especially of us who have put our trust in you. We do believe in you. Please use our hope and faith as a springboard to our diligent efforts for your kingdom. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Caring Hearts, Working Hands

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1 Timothy 5:1-22

Prayer

Dear Father, Help me treat everyone in your family appropriately and with great respect: older men like fathers, older women like mothers, younger men as brothers, younger women as sisters. Give us such caring hearts in our immediate families that we will take care of widows, orphans, the sick, and the troubled. Give us such caring hearts in your church that we shall supply whatever is lacking in families. Let us give honor to our elders appropriate to their work, whether respect or material support. In the name of Jesus we ask. Amen.

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Godly Gain

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1 Timothy 6:1-10

Prayer

Dear Father, whose truth is gentle, Help us to find a heart to serve you, even in oppressive circumstances. Grant that our religion may not be a ground of conceit. May we not love controversy, but rather avoid wrangling and contention. Help us witness to your truth to others, but let it always be done in a spirit of gentleness and truth-seeking. May none of us be guilty of using anything connected with our faith as a means of worldly gain. Help us to accept the great gain that comes with a godliness combined with contentment. We brought nothing into this world. You show us that we can take nothing out, except for the treasures we lay up in heaven. Help us to be content and not to seek material riches. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Taking Hold of Eternal Life

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1 Timothy 6:12-15

Prayer

Dear Father, Lord of all lords, Enable me to take hold of the eternal life to which I was called when I made the good confession before many witnesses. Help me keep your commands until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which you will bring about in your own time. O God, the blessed and only ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see - to you be honor and might forever and ever. Amen. In the name of Jesus and to your glory I lift up this prayer. Amen.

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A Sure Foundation

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1 Timothy 6:17-19

Prayer

Dear Father, May we learn to be content and not to seek material riches. Let not our craving for riches cause us to wander away from the faith and pierce holes in our own hearts. Help those who have an abundance of this world's goods to not be haughty nor to put their confidence in riches. Help us to set our hearts upon you, the living God, who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy. Help us all to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal and generous. May we thus lay a foundation for the future, and take hold of the life which is life indeed. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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The Good Fight of Faith

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1 Timothy 6:20-21, 11-16

Prayer

Dear Father, invisible and immortal God, Guard me that I may guard what you have entrusted to me. Help me to avoid the godless talk and vain reasonings of "knowledge," (which is not real knowledge) lest I miss the mark as regards the faith. Give me the courage and strength to flee from all wickedness and to pursue instead righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Help me fight the good fight of faith. In the name of Jesus and to your glory I lift up this prayer. Amen.

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Empowered to Serve

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2 Timothy 1:3-10

Prayer

Dear Father, seer of my inmost thoughts, Give me a clear conscience in my service to you. Then fill my mouth with prayers to you as I intercede for those I love. Let my contacts with them be sources of great joy for all of us. Let the sincere faith of our mothers and fathers and other relatives take root in us and grow. Whatever gift you have given me, help me rekindle it every day and fan it into a flame of service and love for you. Help me live boldly for you, for you did not give me a spirit of timidity but a spirit of love and power and inward strength. Don't let me ever be ashamed of bearing witness about our Lord. Let me take my share of suffering for the gospel and rely on your power. In the name and power of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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Entrusted with Truth

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2 Timothy 1:9-14

Prayer

Dear Father, Thank you that Jesus abolished death and brought life and immortality to life through the Good News. Help us be true to this message, to teach it and preach it. Help us follow the pattern of sound words which have been given us in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Grant that we may guard the truth you have entrusted to us by the Holy Spirit which you have caused to dwell within us. In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Entrusted with Faith

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2 Timothy 1:11-14

Prayer

Dear Father, Give me great faith. Help me know whom I have believed and absolutely know that you are able to guard until that Day what I have entrusted to you and what you have entrusted to me. Thank you for the salvation and holy calling that you have given me. This was not in virtue of my goodness but in virtue of your own purpose and grace. This is what you gave us in Christ Jesus ages ago and have now manifested in the appearing of Christ upon earth. In his name I pray. Amen.