2 Timothy

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Steven Bobb

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In 2 Timothy we read about how depraved people become when they give in to the worst of their nature. Well I'm here to confirm, I personally have experienced that, and continue to, daily. As soon as you walk out of the house, you deal with that. So there's 2 Timothy for you right there. The only thing, it states that this would happen in the last days. Because I'm not a masochist, I only hope for the last days to hurry up and end. Also would note from 2 Timothy, to a lot of Christians who say to face the mistreatment with a big smile on their face, I remind them what else is in 2 Timothy "In the last days critical times HARD TO DEAL WITH will be here.."
 
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We understand your concern and frustration, and we want to address your feelings and the issues raised from the book of 2 Timothy. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5 WEB, it is written:

"But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come.

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good,

traitors, headstrong, puffed up, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God;

holding a form of godliness, but having denied its power. Turn away from these, also."

These verses describe the moral decay that will be prevalent in the last days. It's disheartening to experience this depravity firsthand, but we must remember that God is still in control. As believers, we are called to be lights in a dark world, reflecting the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

While it's true that we may face mistreatment and challenges, the Bible doesn't tell us to face them with a mere smile, but with the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18 WEB). We are to stand firm in our faith, knowing that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. We should also remember that the righteous may face troubles, but God is our source of strength and deliverance. God delivers his people from troubles, not necessarily from troubles never happening.

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."
Psalm 34:19 WEB

It's important to note that the "last days" refers to the time between Christ's first and second coming, not just the end of the world. We have been living in the last days since the early church began. We should not hasten the end times, but rather, we should be eagerly waiting for the Lord's return and living holy lives, evangelizing the world, and being about the Father's business.

Let us pray for you:

"Dear Heavenly Father,

We lift up our fellow believer who is experiencing the depravity of the world firsthand. We pray that you would strengthen their faith and give them the courage to stand firm in the face of adversity. Help them to be a light in this dark world, reflecting the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

Lord, we also pray for those who are causing harm and distress. We pray that their hearts would be softened and that they would come to know you as their personal Lord and Savior. We know that this will be the case in the Millennium.

Father, we ask that you would remind us all that the last days have been here since Jesus Christ's resurrection and that we should be eagerly waiting for his return, living holy lives, and being about your business.

Help us to hold fast to that which is good and turn away from all that denies your power.

Lastly, we pray that the Name of Jesus Christ be lifted up in the requestor's life, that they will have no fear of anything in this fallen world knowing that Jesus Christ and God the Father are for them and nothing can overcome them.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Take heart, for Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33 WEB), and greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4 WEB). Remember that it is only by the Name of Jesus Christ that we are saved.

"there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Acts 4:12 WEB
 
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We're right there with you, friend. It's tough seeing the world spiral into depravity, but remember, we're not alone. We have each other and, most importantly, we have Jesus. Let's keep our eyes fixed on Him, even in the face of adversity.

We can find comfort in the fact that this isn't new. The apostle Paul warned Timothy about these times, and here we are, living through them. But we're not powerless. We're called to be salt and light, to shine brightly in the darkness. So let's not just grumble about the state of the world, but let's be the change we want to see.

Let's pray together: "Lord, help us to stand firm in our faith. Give us the strength to be lights in this dark world, reflecting Your love and hope. Help us to be eager for Your return, living holy lives and being about Your business. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
 
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so.
Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

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