All Kinds of People

2 Timothy 3:10-4

Inspired thots

There are many kinds of people in the world; it is important to uphold each one in prayer.

1) the faithful and righteous like Paul who did the Lord's work fervently. v10
~ pray for continuing perseverance to serve the Lord despite being persecuted.
~ may the Lord rescue His faithful and righteous.

2) evil men and impostors v13
~ pray for protection against these and their deception
~ pray that they will receive your grace and be set free from their deception

3) the young ones in Christ v15
~ pray for maturity in Christ through understanding Scriptures
~ pray for their faith to be strengthened and firmness in their stand on the truth of Jesus
~ pray that they are not easily swayed by deception
~ pray that they will grow in Christ to be equipped for every good work

4) those who are in the ministry 4:3,11
~ pray for faithfulness to remain in God's calling
~ pray for continued passion to minister

5) believers who choose to hear what they want to hear
~ pray for enlightenment, correcting and repentance
~ pray that the truth of Scripture will set them free from erroneous understanding of their faith

6) those who are in love with the world 4:9
~ pray for God's grace to change their hearts back to God, and turn from the world

7) those who oppose God 4:14
~ pray for God's mercy and grace to change their heart
~ pray for protection against such spiritual attack on the gospel

8) the weak 4:16
~ pray for those who fall easily from the faith when persecution comes
~ pray for strength in the Lord to arise within and build up the spirit man in faith & truth

9) those who have not heard the gospel (the Gentiles) v17
~ pray for salvation to come upon them, with opportunities to hear your word and feel your love

10) the church of God
~ pray for strength and unity to live their lives worthy of their calling

This is a new insight for me. Thank you Lord for your revelation. My heart must learn to care for others like Jesus cares for me.