Here are some things for you to pray based on this text of Scripture:
Verse 3:
- Lord, thank You for the godly people who have spiritually invested in me
- Make me more thankful and aware of Your good gifts in my life
- Thank You for the privilege of serving You for Your glory
- Make me more of a humble hearted servant
- Thank You that Your truth and the gospel have existed since the beginning
- Thank You that I can have a clear conscience through Christ in the gospel
- Bring to mind people I need to lift up in prayer
- Make me more constant in prayer
Verse 4:
- Thank You for the joy of the fellowship with other believers
- Thank You for the unity You bring among the church
Verse 5:
- Thank You for the testimony of those with a sincere, real faith
- Thank You for godly family members who have passed on a legacy of faith
- Thank You for the faith that dwells in me
- Deepen my personal walk with you
- Convict our children of their sins so they will turn to You and be saved
- Thank You that the gospel is so good it’s contagious
Verse 6-7:
- Thank You that salvation is a gift, not something I have to earn
- Show me how to fan into flame Your gift in my life
- Thank You for the Holy Spirit who lives in me
- Thank You for being the source of power, love and self-control
- Enable me to rest on Your power through prayer and faith
- Increase my love for those around me
- Give me more self-control
- Keep me from anger and impatience
Beautiful and such encouraging and practical truth to apply to our time with the Lord!