Scriptural Ground

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses (1 Timothy 6:12 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Living God, who has called me into the experience of eternal life, cause me to pursue the reality of your presence surrounding me at all times. Deepen my relationship with you as you lead me along life’s path that I may live to testify to your eternal goodness, y...

Scriptural Ground

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate (2 Thessalonians 3:9 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Eternal God, you order our footsteps day by day. You work to bring to pass what you have purposed that your Name may be glorified in us. Cause your presence to shine forth from our lives that those around us may desire to know you more deeply. Support our efforts to serve you and provide us w...

Scriptural Ground

because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Faithful God, your presence is always sought by your people for we are in need of your help in our lives. Receive me as I come into your presence as you set me free from the sins of the past through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Grant me the access I need to your wisdom that I may know how to avoid those paths...

Scriptural Ground

Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart (Hebrews 12:3 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Eternal God, you know the times when I am tempted to give up. You are aware of those occasions in my life when your presence seemed far away from me. You know when I have been plagued with thoughts that could not have come from you, thoughts that wanted to pull me away from your will for my life. Grant me grace to fix my att...

Scriptural Ground

They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” (Luke 7:16 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

You want people to know of your reality, O God. You make every effort to unveil your divine presence overshadowing life in the world. Surely you are the God who wants to be found by us. Open our eyes, then, to behold your glory. Cause our ears to hear of your wonderful deeds. From our lip...

Scriptural Ground

They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach—and that for the sake of dishonest gain (Titus 1:11 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

Merciful God who reigns over all, you are not unmindful of what is needed by your people. You want your people to know you. You want your people to worship you. You want your people to learn how to walk in your paths for them. Be the God who saves your people from distress. Be th...

Scriptural Ground

I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ (Romans 15:29 NIV).

Prayer of Approach

You know the paths that I must take, O God, in fulfilling your will, your purposes and your plans for my life. Order my footsteps day by day and moment by moment that I may walk with you in this life. Draw me nearer to you that I may know your mind and discover your will unveiled to me. Put before me that which provides me with directio...

Scriptural Ground

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12 NIV)

Prayer of Approach

You have called me, O God, to be a witness to your eternal reality and supreme power. Strengthen me when that which opposes your work in my life seeks to destroy what you have called me to do for your glory. Cause me to dwell in your presence that my mind may not be ...