Week of September 19, 2010, 1 Timothy 2:1-7
One of the Scriptures for Sunday is from 1 Timothy, chapter 2, verses 1-7 – a passage from the Apostle Paul, about prayer and our relationship to Jesus Christ, and then Paul reminds us of his credentials to stand behind his words and thoughts – that they are from God, and they are crucial and vital for our lives:
1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. 7And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.
Jesus, thanks for these words from Paul about the power and importance of prayer. Help each of us to have a heart for prayer – talking with You about everything, about every situation, every fear, every hope – everything about our life, and our life with others – to pray for our personal needs and our deepening relationship with You, but then also to pray for others and their needs, to be thankful, and filled with gratitude, Lord, for Your grace and mercy, Your love and peace, to be praying for all of our leaders, spiritual leaders, and our leaders over us from mayors to governors to our president, so that we can live lives of peace and quiet, with godliness and holiness.
Jesus, thanks that we do not have to go to anyone but You when we need Your help and guidance, Your strength and comfort. You only are our mediator, and You know us intimately. Thanks for Your love and peace, for Your strength and comfort as we grow in understanding and maturity in our deepening relationship with You. Amen.
May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to Himself;
May the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in His service;
May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our souls;
May the fire of the Holy Spirit bring comfort to you, guide you in your decisions, and fill you
with a fervent desire to serve Him better.
And may the blessing of the almighty and most merciful God - Creator, Word and eternal Holy Spirit - be upon us and remain with us always.
In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You may leave a message or prayer request by emailing me at: peacewm@tds.net.
May you be more and more aware of God’s presence as you live each day.
1I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. 7And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.
Jesus, thanks for these words from Paul about the power and importance of prayer. Help each of us to have a heart for prayer – talking with You about everything, about every situation, every fear, every hope – everything about our life, and our life with others – to pray for our personal needs and our deepening relationship with You, but then also to pray for others and their needs, to be thankful, and filled with gratitude, Lord, for Your grace and mercy, Your love and peace, to be praying for all of our leaders, spiritual leaders, and our leaders over us from mayors to governors to our president, so that we can live lives of peace and quiet, with godliness and holiness.
Jesus, thanks that we do not have to go to anyone but You when we need Your help and guidance, Your strength and comfort. You only are our mediator, and You know us intimately. Thanks for Your love and peace, for Your strength and comfort as we grow in understanding and maturity in our deepening relationship with You. Amen.
May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to Himself;
May the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in His service;
May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our souls;
May the fire of the Holy Spirit bring comfort to you, guide you in your decisions, and fill you
with a fervent desire to serve Him better.
And may the blessing of the almighty and most merciful God - Creator, Word and eternal Holy Spirit - be upon us and remain with us always.
In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You may leave a message or prayer request by emailing me at: peacewm@tds.net.
May you be more and more aware of God’s presence as you live each day.
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