Inspired by God and Useful to Teach Us

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

—2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

God of Truth,

Thank You for the Holy Scriptures—words of truth—which were inspired by You and written for us, so that we—Your people—would be prepared and equipped to do every good work.

Draw us to the Scriptures so we can learn what is true and come to realize what is wrong in our lives—as the life by which You breathed the Scriptures breathes life into our spirits, through Your Holy Spirit.

Humble us so we will be receptive and responsive when Your Word corrects us—teachable and willingly obedient as You help us learn to do what is right.

Grant that we would become thoroughly prepared and equipped to do every good work that You have planned for us to do—having been made full of Truth and Grace, and abounding in Your love for all.

Thank You for the Holy Scriptures—words of truth—which were inspired by You and written for us, so that we—Your people—would be prepared and equipped to do every good work.

In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

Not In Vain

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

—1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)

Heavenly Father,

May I never be moved off of the path You have set me on—because of what I see, or do not see happening—but only stand in the strength and power that comes from knowing You promised that nothing I do for You is ever useless.

Help me to be strong and immovable—having built my life on the solid foundation of my relationship with You, in Christ—as I choose to believe that You are my faithful and unfailing source of everything that I need to accomplish Your will for me.

Help me to work enthusiastically for You, trusting that the true value of what I do for You is not necessarily based on the results I see, but more likely based on things I may never see or know—which will be to Your glory, honor and praise in the end.

Help me always to trust that as I stand firm in my faith in You and commit myself to work diligently—in every moment of my day—at the thing that You have given me to do in that moment, You will cause Your will to be accomplished in and through me.

May I never be moved off of the path You have set me on—because of what I see, or do not see happening—but only stand in the strength and power that comes from knowing You promised that nothing I do for You is ever useless.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.