June 19 Daily Prayer for Challenging Times: So do not be ashamed of me for testifying about our Lord or for being a prisoner. but join with me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done, but because of His own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Jesus Christ before the beginning of time. (2 Timothy 1:8-9)
O our Lord, bright, light-giving, and almighty God of all ages, be with us at this time. Strengthen the grace we have received from Jesus Christ and let it be known throughout the world so that your name will be honored everywhere. Bless us, we pray, and let your blessing flow from us to others, for the glory of your name. Grant that goodness may be strengthened in us, the goodness we have been hearing about for years. May everything that belongs to your word come alive in us and in the world. Bless our actions, because we want to remain under your blessing, for the glory of your justice and truth. Amen
Interpretation of daily prayer
In these verses, Paul encourages the apostle Timothy not to be ashamed of his faith in Jesus Christ, even when it involves suffering. Paul reminds Timothy that God saved him and gave him a holy life, not because of his works, but because of God’s grace and mercy. This grace was given to him through Jesus Christ, before the creation of the world.
Important Notes:
Faith in Jesus Christ is more important than anything else in this world, even if it means suffering.
God loves us and has called us to a holy life, not because of our works, but because of His grace and mercy.
God’s grace was given to us in Jesus Christ before we were even born.
Application:
Are you ashamed of your faith in Jesus Christ in front of others?
Do you remember God’s grace given to you through Jesus Christ?
How can you show your faith to others?
Suggested prayer:
Father God, thank you for saving me and giving me a holy life. Help me not to be ashamed of my faith in Jesus Christ, even when it means suffering. Teach me to show your grace in my life. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
