Perilous Times Prayer

 

Mighty God and Everlasting Father,

 

It appears that these are perilous times, caused by men who are

lovers of their own selves, covetous,

boasters, proud,

…lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

 

The time is here that they do not endure sound doctrine;

but after their own lusts

they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.

They turn their ears from the truth,

and are turned unto fables. 

 

Give me understanding  as I study to show myself approved unto God,

a workman who does not need to be ashamed,

rightly dividing the word of truth.

 

Empower me to preach the word;

to be ready in season and out of season;

to reprove,

rebuke,

and exhort

with all longsuffering [patient endurance]

and doctrine {instruction}.

 

Guard me as I fight the good fight, finish the course, and keep the faith.

 

Let Thy kingdom come and

Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

 

In the Name of the Prince of Peace,

Amen.

 

 [2 Timothy 3:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:3, 2:15;  4:7; 4:2; Mtt 6:10, Is 6:9]

 

Brenda Rydberg

August 9, 2020