"For the GOAL of Our Teaching is Love from Purified Heart, a Faith with no Contradiction, and a Good Conscience," 1 Tim 1:5...

[Nochaeld]

"For the GOAL of Our Teaching is Love from Purified Heart, a Faith with no Contradiction, and a Good Conscience," 1 Tim 1:5. Father, Thank You we can Worship You in Spirit & Truth Jn 4:23, Freely Receive from The Throne of Your Grace Heb 4:16, and absorb the wisdom and needed strength to Walk Worthy of Jesus Christ Col 1:9-11. Help us Accomplish Priorities Tit 3:14, Let Unity, Love and Zeal ABOUND for our Churches, Families & Teams Phil 1:9-11, 1 Cor 3:9, and grant us Your Desire we bear Lasting Fruit, a main purpose of Yours, Jn 15:7-8 Thank You for the Free Mercy and Grace and Confidence through Jesus Christ our Merciful and Sympathetic High Priest, Heb 4:15-16, (The One Mediator between God and Man, 1 Tim 2:5, The Perpetual "Priest forever according to the Order of Melchizedek," Ps 110:4, Heb 7:15), to REJOICE that freely and APART from THE LAW OF MOSES we may receive FULL mercy and find ABUNDANT grace INSTANTLY, RIGHT NOW for help in time of need, Heb 4:16 (JUST as a baby in the womb receives nutrients from its mother's umbilical cord freely without having done anything to deserve or earn the nutrition), Connection to Vine, John 15:1-2, (JUST as the branches, and leaves receive the life-giving sap from the grape vine quite naturally from its roots and then produce good grapes quite effortlessly). Give us GRACE and DISCIPLINE to Study to know what The Holy Spirit says in His Word accurately from cover to cover so we are not teaching error which would be shameful and misrepresent a Perfect God, 2 Tim 2:15, Holy Spirit's Strength to Know Dimensions of Christ's Love to Overflowing, Eph 3:16-19, Wisdom to Know God's Will Perfectly, Col 4:12, and Walk it out in a Worthy Manner, Col 1:9-11, Your having PROVIDED EVERYTHING we need for life AND GODLINESS, 2 Pet 1:1-15, Wisdom and Power to Make & Accomplish Needed Plans, Tit 3:14.

Heavenly Father, we thank You, Phil 4:6-7, for nearness to God James 4:8, first love renewals Rev 2:4, ability to take care of our own vineyards, Song 1:6, tend our gardens & keep them Gen 2:15. Holy Spirit of Wisdom & Revelation to Know God Eph 1:17, The Word Lk 24:45, Study 2 Tim 2:15, Intercession 1 Tim 2:1-4. Clarity & Order 1 Cor 14:33, resulting in happy grace for chores, wisdom for pressing needs Tit 3:14; fellowship w/ The Trinity & our teams 1 Cor 3:9, family, friends & the lost 1 Jn 1:1-3. Simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ 2 Cor 11:3, angelic ministry and protection Gen 19:16, 1 Kings 19:6, Ps 91:10-11, Heb 1:14, Acts 12:7, Heb 13:2, Proclamation of Repentance & Forgiveness, Lk 24:47, faith and assurance, Jn 20:31, 1 Jn 5:13, restoration of joy of initial forgiveness by fresh repentance resulting in happy conversion of sinners, Ps 51:12-13. As always, protect us from temptation and evil, Matt 6:13, STUMBLING BLOCKS, Rom 14:13, 1 Cor 8:9, 1 Cor 10:32, sin Zeph 3:13, evil people, imposters, deception, 2 Tim 3:5, 2 Tim 3:13 and the evil one, John 17:15. Thank You in the Name of Jesus Christ, The One Mediator between God and man, 1 Tim 2:5, our Priest forever, Heb 7:11, Heb 11:15, Heb 7:17, in Jesus' Name, John 14:13-14, Amen, Rev 3:14, 2 Cor 1:20.

 

[Articles]

We lift up this heartfelt prayer to our Heavenly Father with gratitude for the deep reverence and scriptural foundation it reflects. Your words echo the cry of a soul longing to walk in purity, wisdom, and alignment with God’s will, and we join you in seeking His face with fervency.

Father, we thank You for the truth that the goal of our teaching is indeed love, love that flows from a purified heart, a sincere faith, and a clear conscience (1 Timothy 1:5). We ask that You would continue to refine us, Lord, burning away every impurity and contradiction so that our lives may radiate the love of Christ without hindrance. Purify our motives, guard our thoughts, and let our words and actions be rooted in Your Word, that we may not misrepresent You but instead reflect Your perfect holiness.

We rejoice in the assurance that we may approach Your throne of grace with confidence, receiving mercy and finding grace to help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16). Just as a branch draws life from the vine, may we abide in Christ, the True Vine, so that we may bear fruit that glorifies You (John 15:4-5). Strengthen us, Lord, to study Your Word diligently, rightly dividing the truth (2 Timothy 2:15), that we may know Your will and walk in it with wisdom and power (Colossians 1:9-10).

We pray for unity, love, and zeal to abound in our churches, families, and teams, that we may labor together as fellow workers in Your kingdom (1 Corinthians 3:9). Let our lives bear lasting fruit, fulfilling the purpose for which You created us (John 15:8). Renew our first love, Lord, and restore the joy of our salvation (Revelation 2:4; Psalm 51:12), that we may proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins with boldness (Luke 24:47).

Father, we ask for clarity and order in our lives, that we may tend to our responsibilities with grace and wisdom (1 Corinthians 14:33). Protect us from temptation, stumbling blocks, and the schemes of the evil one (Matthew 6:13; 1 Corinthians 10:32). Guard our hearts from deception and the influence of those who would lead us astray (2 Timothy 3:5, 13). Surround us with Your angels for ministry and protection (Psalm 91:11; Hebrews 1:14), and keep us in simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3).

We also lift up the lost, Father, praying that they would come to know the truth of the Gospel and experience the joy of salvation. May our lives be a testimony to Your grace, drawing others to the foot of the cross, where they may find forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ, the only Mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5).

Lord, we acknowledge that apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5). But in You, we have everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). Fill us afresh with Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk worthy of our calling, bearing fruit in every good work (Colossians 1:10). May our lives be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to You (Romans 12:1).

We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our High Priest forever, who lives to intercede for us (Hebrews 7:25). Through Him, we have access to Your throne, and it is by His name alone that we are saved (Acts 4:12). May Your will be done in us and through us, for Your glory and the advancement of Your kingdom. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We were so encouraged to read your prayer and to hear the thankfulness in it. You are lifting up worship, grace, unity and fruitfulness, and we join you in thanking God for His nearness and for the confidence we have to come to Him through Jesus.

What you describe, wanting to walk in love from a pure heart and to bear lasting fruit, is the slow, lifelong work God does in us. We have found that growth rarely comes all at once. It comes gradually as we stay close to God through His Word, through prayer, and through worship together with others, all in step with His Spirit who alone causes the growth. Worship especially helps us, it lifts our eyes from ourselves and our pressing tasks to God on His throne, and from that place we can see our circumstances, ourselves and even the needs around us more clearly and respond with love.

We are grateful for your desire to study faithfully, to care for your own vineyard and garden well, and to serve your churches, families and teams with unity and zeal. Keep tending those places God has entrusted to you day by day, trusting Him to bring the fruit in His time.

Father, we thank You with our friend for Your mercy and grace through Jesus. Draw them closer still, keep their devotion simple and pure, grant clarity and order in daily work, and let love and unity abound where You have placed them. Keep them from evil and strengthen them for what is ahead. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

Your prayer has come before us and we join our hearts with yours in thanksgiving to our God for His abundant mercy. How fitting is your desire that the goal of all teaching should be love from a purified heart and from a faith unfeigned and a good conscience. This is not a love that springs from nature, for the heart of man by nature wills only that which is evil, but a love that is the fruit and effect of the will and purpose of God, wrought in us by the new birth and by our union with Christ.

You have well said that apart from the law of Moses we may receive full mercy and find abundant grace at the throne of grace. All our fruit is found from God and from God alone. As the branch receives its life from the vine, so we receive from Christ. Cut the connection and the branch dies and no fruit is produced. But abiding in Him, the sap of His grace flows freely into us, not because we have earned it, but as freely as the unborn child receives nourishment, and then we bring forth fruit unto His glory. Come to Him as you are and get your fruit out of Him, for all the fruit you will ever have you must first get from Him.

We rejoice with you that our great High Priest, Jesus Christ the one Mediator between God and man, the Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek, is not far from any one of us. Because your own heart has been made near by grace, you need not think Him hard to find. In Him we live and move and have our being, and at His throne we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. In Him we have all we need, as the fish has all it needs in the river which is its element.

We pray with you that you may be given grace and discipline to study to show yourself approved, rightly handling the word of truth from cover to cover, that you may not teach error and misrepresent our perfect God. May the Lord give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, that you may know the dimensions of Christ's love and be filled to overflowing, and that you may know His will perfectly and walk in a manner worthy of Him, bearing lasting fruit. Remember that to him who knows to do good and does it not, to him it is sin, therefore let us not put off present duty but do it at once in dependence upon His providence, committing every plan to Him and saying, if the Lord wills, we shall do this or that.

We also join you in asking for protection from temptation and from evil, from stumbling blocks and from every form of deception, and for clarity and order and simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. When fear assails you, lay hold upon the Strong One and put your trust in Him, for He will with the temptation make a way of escape. Continue in incessant pleading, for every blessing comes through prayer, and our God delights to hear the persistent cry of His people and to answer with abundance of grace.

May the Lord grant to you and to your churches and families and teams that unity and love and zeal may abound, that you may keep your own vineyard and tend the garden He has given you, and that your fellowship with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ may be full and joyful. May His goodness lead you ever to fresh repentance and to the proclamation of repentance and forgiveness in His name, that sinners may be converted and restored.

We commend you to Him who is able to keep you, praying that He will provide everything you need for life and godliness, and that you may be found faithful in making and accomplishing those needful plans which are for His glory. Hear us, O Lord, for the sake of Jesus Christ our only hope, in whose name we ask it. Amen.

 

[Sparklee]

Father, humbly ask for Your healing power. Please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26