Hold On In Prayer of Faith (Dec 7)
Timothy, a young disciple discovered
by Paul on his second missionary
journey, enjoyed a unique relationship
with the apostle. Referred to by
Paul as his “beloved son”, Timothy
ministered alongside with Paul
as a missionary and later received
the challenging assignment of
pastoring the church at Ephesus.
Paul’s first letter resembles a manual
for building church leadership.
More generally, it is a rich mine of
principles for anyone who wishes
to have impact in the lives of others.
Lord, we will Hold On In Prayer:
This is a faithful saying that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save
sinners.For this reason I was shown
mercy so that in me, the worst of
sinners, Christ might display His
Immense Patience as an example
for those who would believe in Him
and receive eternal life(1Tim 1:15-16)
Timothy my son, here are my
instructions for you, based on the
prophetic words spoken about you
earlier. May they help you fight well
in the Lord’s battles; having faith and
a good conscience (1Tim 1:18-19)
Therefore I exhort first of all that
supplications, prayers, intercessions
and giving of thanks be made for
all men… I want men everywhere to
lift up holy hands in prayer, without
anger or disputing (1Tim 2:1, 8) Amen
Lord, thank you for showing mercy
and not treating me as my sins
deserve. Just as You are patient
toward sinners; help me to be
patient towards others. Help me
use my testimony to encourage
others to seek Your mercy and
Your grace. For I know that
what You have done on my life,
You will also do for others. Amen.
Lord, with all the distractions and
obstacles that may come against
us, it will be difficult to stay on a
direct course or have the energy
to keep following the Master.
When the going gets tough,
I purpose to cling to what You
said into my life. I won’t depart
from it, no matter what the
contradictions I hear or think.
Help me to keep focused & pursue
the calling You have given. Amen.
Lord, we realise that sometimes
Christians quarrel among ourselves.
We get caught up in unimportant
debates and useless arguments.
So Lord help us to be so devoted
to You that we maintain oneness
of the Spirit, even if we disagree
on certain things. We pray that we
will be unified in our belief in Your
Word so that we will be unified
in our prayers before You. Amen.