2 Timothy Chapter Two:
O God, may I receive the grace you have given me. May I
remember and put into practice the instruction you have given me and that has
been given me by faithful men and women. May I not fear suffering or discipline
but may I faithfully focus on the work you have called me to do.
Help me to remember Jesus Christ and those he came to save
as motivation to endure through hardships. Help me to remember the glory that
is yet to come and the warnings against faithlessness. Thanks you for always
being faithful, even when I am not.
Help me to work hard, to handle your word rightly and
faithfully. May I teach and practice it well as I also lead others to do the
same. May none unnecessarily waver in their faith because of me. Please give me
wisdom to deal with those who handle your word carelessly and who leave trouble
in their wake. May all of us who are yours depart for wrong doing. Help me to
lead myself and others to repentance.
Help me to be used for honorable service to you. Help me to
be and remain holy for your work and not for the dishonorable work of others or
myself. May I follow those how call on you from a pure heart. May I discipline
myself and not simply follow the passions of my flesh but may I pursue
righteousness, faith, love and peace.
Please give me the wisdom and insight to avoid foolish
controversies that distract and hinder your work. Help me not to engage in them
myself and help me to keep others from doing the same.
O God help me to be kind and patient, not someone who fights
or causes quarrels. May I be someone who represents you well and brings those
who have strayed back to you through my words and conduct. May I be used by you
to save others from the power of the Devil and his plans. Amen.
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