Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, lifting up the prayer request of justinvd. Lord, we join together in asking for your grace and mercy to be upon us, that we may be ready for your glorious return. Help us to be watchful and prepared, eagerly awaiting the day when you will come again.
Lord, we acknowledge that without you, we can do nothing. We humbly ask for your guidance and strength to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, to abide in Him, and to remain steadfast in our faith. Help us to be diligent in our walk with you, seeking to grow in grace and knowledge every day.
Father, we pray that you would deepen our conviction of sin and our need for a Savior. Open our hearts to receive the truth of your Word and to know Christ by faith. Fill us with the assurance of salvation and the witness of your Spirit, that we may have confidence in our relationship with you.
Lord, we ask for your help in living a life that is pleasing to you. Teach us to love you more, to love one another, and to serve you faithfully. May we be found faithful in our daily walk, abounding in the work of the Lord.
We thank you, Lord, for the inheritance of glory that awaits us. May we never lose sight of the value of this eternal kingdom prepared for us. Help us to press on, to fight the good fight, and to finish our race strong.
Lord, we pray for a greater outpouring of your Holy Spirit upon us. Renew and sanctify us, that we may be vessels of your love and grace in this world. Use us to bring glory to your name and to share the good news of salvation with others.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture References:
- John 15:5 - "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."
- 2 Peter 3:12 - "waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn!"
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night."
- 2 Timothy 4:7-8 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing."