February 13, 2024 - 2 Timothy‬ ‭1:12

“The confidence of my calling enables me to overcome every difficulty without shame, for I have an intimate revelation of this God. And my faith in him convinces me that he is more than able to keep all that I’ve placed in his hands safe and secure until the fullness of his appearing.” 2 Timothy 1:12 TPT

Lord, we thank you for the calling that you have placed over each of our lives. You have created each of us for a purpose. Our lives matter. Thank you that you have given us the grace that we need to accomplish what you have called us to. Grace is what makes it possible to press through and keep going when things get tough. When the enemy fights against us and we come up against so many roadblocks, we thank you for the grace to endure.

If we, like Paul, go through suffering you will help us through. You will make it possible even in the suffering to accomplish our calling. Paul is writing from prison while awaiting his execution. Things are looking bleak, yet even at the end of his life, in the midst of serious suffering, Paul is still focused outward. He is still working on accomplishing his calling. God, give us this kind of heart and drive to accomplish what you have called us to. Draw us into a closer, more intimate relationship with you. Reveal more of yourself to us. Let that be the source of our strength and drive.

Lord, we thank you that we can put our faith in you and be assured that you have everything under control. Teach us how to believe this in the depths of who we are. Grow our trust and faith in you more every day. Let us learn that no matter what we face we can trust you to have it all worked out. Thank you for how you will always keep us safe and secure. You are such an amazing God. We praise you for how you take care of us and our every need. All glory be to your name.

In Jesus name, amen.