Be Steadfast in Ministry
(Prayer Walk thro 2 Tim 3-4)
Paul writes his second letter to
Timothy from a Roman prison
(1:8,17) and death is imminent.
And yet the focus of Paul’s letter
is not on his own problems and
needs but on the problems and
needs of young Timothy who is
pastor of the church at Ephesus.
Paul, who has stood faithfully for
the Lord through his life, passes
on that same challenge to Timothy.
There’s no need to fear when
You serve the Lord of the universe
and endure hardship for His sake.
Dear Lord, we realise all believers
need a strong foundation for
Christian service does not get
easier as your return grows closer.
Lord, help us Fix our eyes on You;
help us to Receive Your Word;
help us Fulfill Our Ministry; and
help us Fight the Good Fight. Amen
Lord, we will Receive Your Word:
All Scripture is inspired by God
and is useful to teach us what
us true and to make us realise
what is wrong in our lives.
It straightens us out and
teaches us to do what is right.
It is God’s way of preparing us
in every way, fully equipped for
every good thing God wants us
to do (2Tim 3:16-17). Amen.
Lord, thank you for not leaving us
to walk in darkness and for giving
us the light of yr Word to guide us.
Help me to cherish the wonderful
gift in your holy Scriptures and
to receive its teaching and
instruction for my life. And do
guide my prayers through the
inspiration of your Word. Amen.
Lord, we will Fulfill Our Ministry:
Preach the word! Be ready
in season and out of season.
Convince, rebuke, exhort, with
all longsuffering and teaching.
For the time will come when they
will not endure sound doctrine,
but according to their own desires,
and they will turn their ears from
the truth… But you be watchful
in all things, endure afflictions,
do the work of an evangelist,
fulfill your ministry (2Tim 4:2-5).
Lord, help us remember your
exhortation and warning to work
while it is still day. Help us to
persevere in bringing others to
You Christ and to make disciples
so that they also will pass on the Good News to further Yr kingdom.
And give us the strength we need
to remain steadfast and endure
afflictions that may arise. Amen.
Lord, we will Fight the Good Fight:
I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race, I have
kept the faith. Finally, there is
laid up for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous Judge, will give
to me on that Day, and not to me
only but also to all who have loved
His appearing (2Tim 4:7-8) Amen.
Lord, help me fight the good fight,
finish the race and keep the faith, for I want to receive the crown
of righteousness from You.
Teach me to be a furious warrior
in your army of faith. Let me
be absolutely immovable in the
trust I have in you. Give me an overwhelming love for you and everything you stand for. And
lead me to love your kingdom
and all your people. Amen.