But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra–what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. (2 Timothy 3:10-12)
Holy Spirit, strengthen the faith of all those who are called to suffer or lay down their lives for Jesus. If that is our calling, help us to be faithful witnesses to the end.
But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. (2 Timothy 3: 13)
Jesus, set us fee from the deceptions that surround us.
But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, (2 Timothy 3:14)
Father, help us to be steadfast in those things we have learned that are true.
and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 3:15)
Jesus, we pray for the Sunday Schools, the youth camps, Beaver Cross, and all the youth ministry in this diocese, that they will clearly set forth the truth of the Holy Scriptures and will bring forth the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in you.
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Holy Spirit, breathe on us as we read your Holy Scriptures. Bring more and more of your people into regular daily reading of the Bible. Thank you.
A word received: Keep your eyes on me.
Thursday: 18:1-20 * 18:21-50; 1 Samuel 16:14-17:11 Acts 10:17-33 Luke 24:36-53
Friday: 16, 17 * 22; 1 Samuel 17:17-30 Acts 10:34-48 Mark 1:1-13
Albany Intercessor
