Being Steadfast in Ministry
(Prayer Walk thro 2 Tim 1-2)
Paul writes his second letter to
Timothy from a Roman prison
(1:8,17) and death is imminent
(4:6). And he is cold and lonely.
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 throughout his life, now
passes on that same challenge
to Timothy. There is no need to
fear persecution or pain, 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 we grow older; and it
will become no easier as the time
of Christ’s return grows closer.
Lord, prompt us to Pray for others,
lead us to Pass On Your Truths &
help us to Endure Suffering. Amen
Lord, we will Pray For Others:
I thank God whom I serve, as
my forefathers did, with a clear
conscience, as night and day
I constantly remember you in
my prayers (2Tim 1:3). Amen.
Lord, Help me to not forget anyone
in my prayers. Show me especially
people who are lonely and feel
forgotten so that I can remember
them in intercession. Bring specific
people to mind who need a miracle
of healing or help or deliverance.
Show me who needs to hear
Your voice guiding them. And
enable the people I pray to sense
Your love in their lives. Amen.
Lord, we will Pass On Your Truths:
Timothy, my dear son, be strong
with the special favour God gives
you in Christ Jesus. You have
heard me teach many things that
have been confirmed by many
reliable witnesses. Teach these
great truths to trustworthy people
who are able to pass them on
to others (2 Tim 2:1-2). Amen.
Lord, thank you for the blessed
privilege of being used by your
Holy Spirit in the lives of others.
Prepare the hearts of those to
whom you are calling me to
witness or to encourage or edify.
Give me boldness mingled with
love; and let me not miss or shy
away from any opportunity to
pass on to others the great truths
that have changed my life. Amen.
Lord, we will Endure Suffering:
Endure Suffering along with me.
And as Christ’s soldiers, do not
let yourself become tied up in
the affairs of this life… Follow the
Lord’s rules for doing his work,
just as an athlete either follows
the rules or is disqualified and
wins no prize. Hardworking farmers
are the first to enjoy the fruit of
their labour (2Tim 2:3-6). Amen.
Lord, we realise living a life of
faith requires much endurance.
Help us to endure the hardship
and restrictions of a soldier.
Help us to be like a good athlete
who follows the rules of the sport.
Help us be like a farmer who is
hardworking to taste the fruit
of his labour. Grant us the grace
of perseverance, discipline and
hardwork for Your glory. Amen.