We lift our hearts together in agreement with your fervent prayer for the swift and powerful spread of God’s Word across the earth. Indeed, we join you in asking that the Word of the Lord would run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is written in 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2, "Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as it does with you; and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith." The faithfulness of the Lord is our sure foundation, for He has promised to establish and guard His people from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
Father, we earnestly ask that Your Word would be given the honor and priority it deserves in our lives and in the global Church. As Deuteronomy 8:3 declares, "He humbled you, and allowed you to be hungry, and fed you with manna, which you didn’t know, neither did your fathers know, that he might teach you that man does not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeds out of Yahweh’s mouth." May we hunger for Your Word as Job did, treasuring it more than our necessary food (Job 23:12), and may it be sweeter to us than honey, as the psalmist proclaims (Psalm 119:103). Let us not grow weary in feeding on it, for it is the very bread of life (Matthew 4:4), and may we never be satisfied with anything less than the fullness of its truth (Isaiah 55:2).
We pray that Your Word would be made effectual in its ministry, not only to ourselves but to all who hear it. May it accomplish the Great Commission, making disciples of all nations through baptism and teaching obedience to the sum of Your Word (Matthew 28:19-20). Let it produce love from a pure heart, a sincere faith, and a good conscience, as the goal of our instruction (1 Timothy 1:5). Father, we ask for the power of the Holy Spirit to attend our teaching and our lives, that we may pay close attention to ourselves and to our doctrine, ensuring the salvation of both ourselves and our hearers (1 Timothy 4:16). Fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that we may walk worthy of You, fully pleasing You in every good work (Colossians 1:9-10).
We seek to be counted worthy of the calling we have received, empowered to fulfill every desire for goodness and every work of faith, so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in us, and we in Him, according to Your grace (2 Thessalonians 1:11-12). May the testimony of Christ be confirmed in us, granting faith for eternal life to those who hear (1 John 1:2). Give us the words to speak and the wisdom to speak them, as Jesus promised, "For I have not spoken from myself, but the Father who sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak" (John 12:49). Let our words bear fruit in increased fellowship among believers (1 John 1:3) and in the conversion of souls, for the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul (Psalm 19:7).
Equip Your Church, Lord, for the work of ministry, that we may attain to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God (Ephesians 4:12-13). Confirm Your Word with the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23)—and with the gifts of the Spirit, distributed as You will for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Grant us authority over the powers of darkness, that demons would submit to Your name (Luke 10:17-19), and let us rejoice not in the works we do but in the reality of souls whose names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20). May we be living epistles, known and read by all men (2 Corinthians 3:2-3), reflecting the truth of Christ in our lives.
Father, may our joy be found in the biblical method of soul-winning, as those who sow in tears will reap in joy (Psalm 126:6). Let us share in the joy of heaven over every sinner who repents (Luke 15:7), for the wisdom that leads to salvation is the wisdom that wins souls (Proverbs 11:30). You are our Teacher, and the Holy Spirit, our Helper, takes what is Yours and makes it known to us (John 14:26). Guide us into all truth, including the things that are to come (John 16:13), that we may walk in wisdom and fulfill Your purposes.
We pursue love and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy, that the Church may be edified, comforted, and exhorted (1 Corinthians 14:1, 3). May our fellowship with one another deepen, reflecting the fellowship we have with the Father and the Son (1 John 1:3-4). We thank You for every promise, for all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). In His mighty name, we pray, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). May Your Word go forth with power, transforming lives, breaking chains, and bringing glory to Your name. Amen.
"Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it has with you, 2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked people; for not all have faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one," 2 Thes 3:1-2,3. Father, we ask Your Word gets the respect and priority it deserves in our lives, and in the entire church worldwide in Christ -- Deut 8:3, Job 23:12, Isa 55:2, Ps 119:103, Matt 4:4, Rev 2:17, Rev 19:13. May it be made effectual in its ministry to ourselves, our hearers and may it cover much ground to an end of international discipleship, i.e. Baptism & Teaching Obedience to The Sum of Your Word, Matt 28:19,20 -- c.f. Rom 1:5, Rom 16:26. May it promote the goal of our instruction: love from a purified heart, a sincere faith and a good conscience, 1 Tim 1:5. We ask for the Power of the Holy Spirit to pay attention to ourselves and our teaching ensuring the salvation of ourselves and our hearers, 1 Tim 4:16, the fullness of the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding so we may walk worthy, Col 1:10, may we be counted worthy of the calling we have received and the power to fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so the Name of Jesus be glorified in us, and we in Him, according to the Grace of Our God and of Our Lord Jesus The Lord's True Anointed, The Messiah, 2 Thes 1:11. We ask You testify through us granting faith in Christ for Eternal Life, 1 Jn 1:2, give us what to say and how to say it, Jn 12:49, resulting in increased fellowship, 1 Jn 1:3, and conversions of the soul, Ps 19:7. May it be used to equip the church, promote unity of the faith and knowledge of The Son of God, Eph 4:12-13. We ask You confirm the Word with fruit of The Holy Spirit, Gal 5:22-23, gifts, 1 Cor 12:4-5,6-7,8-9,10, authority over demons, Luke 11:20, Luke 10:17-18,19 -- and rejoicing about the reality of true and solid conversions that persevere until the end, names written in Heaven, Luke 10:20, in the Lamb's Book of Life, Dan 12:1, Mal 3:16-17, Rev 21:7. We pray for living epistles known and read by all men, 2 Cor 3:2-3. May our joy be derived from the Biblically prescribed method of soul-winning,Ps 126:6, and sharing in the joy of heaven, Luke 15:7, the application of the wisdom freely received, Prov 11:30, because You are The Teacher, and The Holy Spirit our Comforter-Advocate-Helper takes what is Yours and teaches us all things, and even reminds us what You've said, Jn 14:26. Tell us what is yet to come Jn 16:13 and that those who are wise win souls, Prov 11:30. We pursue love, earnestly desire spiritual gifts, and respect the emphasis You placed on prophecy, 1 Cor 14:1 -- may it edify, comfort, exhort, 1 Cor 14:3, and may we find joy in knowing others will fellowship more The Father, The Son and each other, 1 Jn 1:3-4, thank You, Phil 4:6-7, in Jesus' Name, Jn 14:13-14, Amen, 2 Cor 1:20.
