1 Peter 4 ~ Praying Scripture

Please read 1 Peter 4.

Meditate on verse 7.

The end of all things is near;

 therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit

for the purpose of prayer.

Instead of living for the lusts of men, it is time to live for the will of God.  Before you became a Christian, you had plenty of time to live like an unbeliever, pursuing sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries (1 Peter 4:3).  As a follower of Jesus Christ, you should not be wasting your time doing any of those activities.  Even if old friends make fun of you for not running with them in ungodly pleasures, do not be swayed from the abundant life God desires for you.

Keep in mind the importance of prayer for your life and the lives of those you love.  If you are consumed in the pursuit of the things of this world, the things of God will not consume you.  Ask God to give you an eternal perspective.  Time is short; God wants you to focus on things that will positively impact His Kingdom.

Pray 1 Peter 4:7-11 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, the end of all things is near,

so give ___________ and me sound judgment

and a sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

Help us keep fervent in our love for one another

because love covers a multitude of sins.

Let us be hospitable to one another without complaint.

With the gifts You have given us,

let us serve one another as good stewards of Your grace.

May we speak Your utterances, God.

May we serve by the strength You supply,

so that in all things You will be glorified through Jesus Christ.

To You, Jesus, belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.  Amen.