Pray one for another

My Heavenly Father, because of Jesus I come to You not as a stranger but as Your child, crying “Abba, Father.” Holy is Your name. Thank You that Your firm foundation stands, and that “The Lord knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). I call on Your name, and I choose to turn away from iniquity.

Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in me today. Unlike the people who ran to Egypt, I don’t want to ask for Your word and then refuse it. Make me “an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). Cleanse me of what is unfit, so I can be a vessel for honor, useful to the Master and prepared for every good work.

Give me what I need today: wisdom to discern my way and watch my steps. When I feel like Baruch, worn out with groaning, give me rest. Quiet any longing in me to seek great things for myself.

Forgive me for following ways that seemed right to me but led toward death, and for quarreling over words. Help me be kind to everyone, forbearing, and gentle with those who oppose me. May You grant them repentance, just as You have shown mercy to me.

Lead me not into temptation. Help me flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace. Deliver me from evil and from the snare of the devil. In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.