2 Thessalonians 1.11–12 (NIV)
11 “With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
What are the things to keep in mind as we pray for __________? Here is a summary from 2 Thessalonians 1 of what to keep in mind while praying:
– When Jesus returns, everything that is wrong will be made right. We will see the goodness of God’s justice in everything (v. 5–7).
– There are eternal consequences to defying God, rejecting the gospel, and persecuting God’s people. Those who refuse to know God and refuse to obey the gospel will reap what they sow. Their refusal will result in eternal exile from the Lord’s presence and the wonders of his power (v. 8–9).
– All are saved by grace through trusting in Jesus! On that day when he returns, the faithful will look upon the Lord with awe and amazement. All who believe the testimony of the apostles will be included. And we will be with him for eternity (v. 10).
With these things in mind, let’s pray for our brothers and sisters in our churches.
“Lord, we pray for ______________,
…that our God may make them worthy of Your calling (v. 11).
…that by Your power You may bring to fruition their every desire for goodness and their every deed prompted by faith (v. 11).
…that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in them, and they in You, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ (v. 12).
[Adapted from Agapé Conference Prayer Station by P. Jason Park]
Let’s sing “Yes Again” by Darlene Zschech (click here).
Prayer: Father, we commit to praying for our brothers and sisters. Help us to live lives worthy of the calling we received until we see you face to face! In Jesus’ name, amen.
-DP
