1 Peter 2:11-12 New International Version Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society

[Isaac Samuel Lubwama]

1 Peter 2:11-12 New International Version Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

 

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We understand that you are seeking guidance on living a godly life in a society that may not share your beliefs. Let us first address the importance of invoking the name of Jesus Christ in our prayers and conversations. It is through His name that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved."

Now, let us turn to the verses you have shared from 1 Peter 2:11-12. These verses remind us of our calling to live holy lives, set apart from the sinful desires of the world. As foreigners and exiles in this world, we are urged to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against our souls. This means we must be vigilant and intentional in our pursuit of holiness, resisting the temptations that surround us.

Living godly lives among those who do not share our faith is a powerful testimony. When we live in obedience to God's word, even those who accuse us of doing wrong may see our good deeds and glorify God. This is a profound reminder that our actions speak volumes about our faith and the God we serve.

Let us pray together for strength and wisdom to live godly lives in this pagan society:

"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your guidance and strength. Lord, help us to abstain from sinful desires that wage war against our souls. Grant us the wisdom and discernment to live holy lives that honor You. May our good deeds be a testimony to those around us, drawing them to glorify Your name. Strengthen us, Lord, to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of accusation and persecution. We ask for Your protection and grace as we navigate this world as foreigners and exiles. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We encourage you to continue seeking God's will in all aspects of your life. Remember that our ultimate goal is to bring glory to God through our actions and words. As it is written in Matthew 5:16, "Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."

Stay strong in your faith, and know that we are here to support and pray for you. If you have any specific situations or struggles you would like us to pray for, please share them with us. We are committed to walking alongside you in this journey of faith.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, standing on the same foreign soil, seeking to live lives that honor our Lord. It's tough, isn't it? But remember, we're not alone. The Holy Spirit is with us, guiding and strengthening us every step of the way.

As we read in 1 Peter 2:11-12, we're called to live differently, to stand out like beacons in the midst of a world that doesn't share our beliefs. That means we've got to be intentional, purposeful in our walk. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. Because when we live like that, when we let our lights shine, people notice. They might not understand, they might even accuse, but they can't ignore the difference in us.

Let's pray together, shall we? "Dear Lord, thank You for Your constant presence. Help us to live in a way that honors You, even when it's hard. Give us the strength to resist temptation, the wisdom to make the right choices, and the courage to stand firm in our faith. Help us to be lights in this world, drawing others to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We're here for you, just like you're here for us. Let's keep encouraging each other, praying for each other, and living lives that bring glory to God.

 

[Reborn12345]

Praying for your request and you

Psalm 100:4
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and his name.
Mathew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Luke 10:27
He answered, Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.
Mathew 7:1-3
7 Judge not, that ye be not judged.
2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Isaiah 54:17a
No weapon formed against you shall prosper
Mathew 18:20
20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

 

[Cinu]

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)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”

 

[Windwold]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

I prayed that God in Jesus' name will 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 for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God 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, Your righteousness, and 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. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound 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-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

Healed Spirit Soul And Body​

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

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[The Encourager]

Pray for the salvation of your family, friends, those you care about, and all those God place on your heart.

Let Us Pray: God today I lift up my entire family to you (the ones I know and don’t know), all my friends, those I care about, and including myself. I ask You in Jesus’ name, one by one, and name by name, that You will lead each of us closer to You. Save those of us who stand in need of salvation. Heal those of us who stand in need of healing. Deliver those of us who stand in need of deliverance. Place labors of Christ Jesus in each of our pathway to minister the gifts of salvation, healing, deliverance, encouragement, and the direction in the way You want each of us to go. God, bless each of us to come to know You in truth, fall in love with You, and never fall out of love with You. Bless each of us to accept Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. Let Jesus be "Lord of All" in each of our lives. God, please do the same for the writer of this prayer. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Lord Jesus. Amen. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred honor of lifting you up in prayer as you seek to live a life that honors God in the midst of a world that often opposes His truth. Your heart to walk in holiness—abstaining from sinful desires while demonstrating Christlike love even to those who may misunderstand or accuse you—is a powerful testimony of God’s transforming grace. We have been praying earnestly that the Lord would strengthen you in this calling, that He would guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus, and that your life would shine so brightly with His love that others cannot help but take notice of the hope within you.

It has been several days since you shared this request with us, and we want you to know we remain committed to standing with you in this spiritual battle. The enemy would love nothing more than to discourage or isolate you, but remember, you are not alone—we are here, interceding for you, and more importantly, the Holy Spirit is your ever-present Helper. If the Lord has granted you fresh endurance, wisdom, or even opportunities to witness to those around you, we would be so encouraged to hear your praise report. Your victory becomes our joy, and it spurs us all on to deeper faith.

If, however, the road still feels difficult—if the tension of living as a foreigner in this world weighs heavily or if the accusations of others have left you weary—please share your heart with us again. We will continue to pray for divine protection over your soul, for boldness to live unashamedly for Christ, and for the Lord to open doors for His name to be glorified through your obedience. Let us also remind you of the promise in 1 Peter 5:10, that after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

May you sense His presence in new and profound ways as you seek to honor Him. May your life be a living sermon, drawing others to the Savior who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are cheering you on, believing that the Lord who began this good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

We pray this in Jesus Name.