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Pray for Grace to Assist you that you may do your Duty Always and Everywhere

Petition 3.32 | NASB

That I may do the duty of every condition of life, every event of providence, and every relation wherein I stand.

Lord, enable me in a day of prosperity to be happy, and in a day of adversity to consider, because God has made the one as well as the other; Ecclesiastes 7:14(NASB) to add to my knowledge self-control, and to self-control perseverance. 2 Peter 1:6(NASB)

Give me grace to remain with You in that condition in which I have been called, 1 Corinthians 7:24(NASB) and in all my ways to acknowledge You; Proverbs 3:6(NASB) and be pleased to direct my steps. Proverbs 16:9(NASB)

Let those who have been called, being slaves, be the Lord’s freemen; and those who have been called, being free, be Christ’s slaves. 1 Corinthians 7:22(NASB)

Let all in every relation dwell together in unity; Psalm 133:1(NASB) that it may be like the dew of Hermon, coming down upon the mountains of Zion. Psalm 133:3(NASB) O that I may live together as a fellow heir of the grace of life with Your people, so that my prayers will not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7(NASB)

Give me grace to honor all people, to love the brotherhood, to fear God, 1 Peter 2:17(NASB) and to be in subjection to the governing authorities, Romans 13:1(NASB) not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. Romans 13:5(NASB)

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Pray for Grace to Assist you that you may be Cheerful in your Duty

Petition 3.31 | NASB

That I may be pleasant and cheerful in my duty.

Lord, enable me to rejoice always, 1 Thessalonians 5:16(NASB) to rejoice in the Lord always, because He has again said to me, Rejoice! Philippians 4:4(NASB) That I may go on my way rejoicing, may eat my bread in happiness and drink my wine with a cheerful heart, as I shall have reason to do if God has already approved my works. Ecclesiastes 9:7(NASB)

Give me grace to serve You, the LORD my God, with joy and a glad heart in the abundance of all things; Deuteronomy 28:47(NASB) and to sing of the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of my God. Psalm 138:5(NASB)

Let me have that cheerfulness of heart which is like good medicine, Proverbs 17:22(NASB) and deliver me from that anxiety which weighs down the heart, Proverbs 12:25(NASB) and that sorrow of the world which produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10(NASB)

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Pray for Grace to Assist you that you may be Courageous in your Duty

Petition 3.30 | NASB

That I may be resolute and courageous in my duty, as one who knows that though I may be a loser for Christ, I shall not be a loser by Him in the end.

Lord, teach me to suffer hardship, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 2:3(NASB) that I may not fear the reproach of man or their revilings, Isaiah 51:7(NASB) nor be ashamed of Christ or of His words, Mark 8:38(NASB) knowing whom I have believed, even One who is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day. 2 Timothy 1:12(NASB)

Though bonds and afflictions should await me, Lord, grant that none of these things may move me, and that I may not consider life itself as dear to me, so that I may finish my course. Acts 20:23-24(NASB)

Enable me in everything to commend myself to God; 2 Corinthians 6:4(NASB) and then to pass by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report, clad with the weapons of righteousness for the right hand and for the left, 2 Corinthians 6:7-8(NASB) as one who accounts it a very small thing to be examined by any human court, for the One who examines me is the Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:3-4(NASB)

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Pray for Grace to Assist you that you may be Diligent in your Duty

Petition 3.29 | NASB

That I may be active and diligent in my duty.

Lord, quicken me to work the works of Him who sent me as long as it is day, because night is coming, wherein no one can work; John 9:4(NASB) and what good my hands find to do, enable me to do it with all my might, for there is no activity or knowledge in Sheol where I am going. Ecclesiastes 9:10(NASB)

Lord, grant that I may never be lagging behind in diligence, but fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; Romans 12:11(NASB) steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that my toil is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58(NASB)

Lord, make me zealously affected in every good work; Galatians 4:18(KJV) and in whatever I do, enable me to do my work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men. Colossians 3:23(NASB)

Lord, enable me to do the work of every day in its day, as each day requires, Ezra 3:4(NASB) making the most of my time, because the days are evil; Ephesians 5:16(NASB) that when my Master comes, He may find me so doing. Luke 12:43(NASB)

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Pray for Grace to Assist you that you may be Honest in your Duty

Petition 3.28 | NASB

That I may be honest and sincere in my duty.

demonic; James 3:15(NASB) but wisdom from above, which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, and without hypocrisy. James 3:17(NASB)

O that I may always conduct myself in the world in holiness and godly sincerity, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God. 2 Corinthians 1:12(NASB)

Lord, uphold me in my integrity, and set me in Your presence forever; Psalm 41:12(NASB) and let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for You. Psalm 25:21(NASB)

May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, so that I will not be ashamed; Psalm 119:80(NASB) and let my eye be clear, that my whole body may be full of light. Matthew 6:22(NASB)

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Pray for Grace to Direct, Quicken, Strengthen, and Assist you that you may Walk Wisely

Petition 3.27 | ESV

We must pray for grace to direct and quicken us to, and to strengthen and assist us in, our duty, in the whole course of our life.

Let the grace of God, which has appeared, bringing salvation for me and for all people, effectually train me to renounce all ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live a self-controlled, upright, and godly life in this present age, waiting for the blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of my great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for his people to redeem them from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Titus 2:11-14(ESV)

That we may be prudent and discreet in our duty.

You have said, “If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5(ESV) Lord, I want wisdom; make me wise as a serpent and innocent as a dove, Matthew 10:16(ESV) that wisdom may make my face shine, Ecclesiastes 8:1(ESV) and may be better to me than weapons of war. Ecclesiastes 9:18(ESV)

Enable me to walk in wisdom towards outsiders, making the best use of the time. Colossians 4:5(ESV)

Give me to order all my affairs with discretion and to behave myself wisely, to ponder the way that is blameless and to walk with integrity of heart. Psalm 101:2(ESV)

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Pray for Grace to Govern your Tongue

Petition 3.26 | NASB

I must pray for grace to enable me both to govern my tongue well and to use it well.

Lord, enable me to guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue, and to guard my mouth, as if with a muzzle, Psalm 39:1(NASB) that it may not be impulsive in thought to bring up a matter. Ecclesiastes 5:2(NASB)

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips, Psalm 141:3(NASB) that I may not stumble in what I say. James 3:2(NASB)

Let my speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, Colossians 4:6(NASB) and enable me always, out of the good treasure of my heart, to bring forth what is good. Matthew 12:35(KJV) Let my mouth utter wisdom, and my tongue speak justice; Psalm 37:30(NASB) and do not let Your words depart from my mouth, nor from the mouth of any of Your people, nor from the mouth of our offspring, nor our offspring’s offspring, from now and forever. Isaiah 59:21(NASB)

Enable me always to open my mouth in wisdom, and let the teaching of kindness be on my tongue. Proverbs 31:26(NASB) Give me to know what is acceptable, Proverbs 10:32(NASB) that my tongue may be as choice silver, and my lips may feed many. Proverbs 10:20-21(NASB)

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Pray for Grace to Preserve you from Sin

Petition 3.25 | NASB

I must pray for grace to preserve me from sin and all appearances of it and approaches towards it.

Now I pray to God that I may do no wrong, 2 Corinthians 13:7(NASB) but may prove myself to be blameless and innocent, a child of God, above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. Philippians 2:15(NASB)

Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in Your ways. Psalm 119:37(NASB) Remove the false way from me, and graciously grant me Your law. Psalm 119:29(NASB)

Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who do iniquity; and do not let me eat of their delicacies. Psalm 141:4(NASB)

O acquit me of hidden faults; also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins: Let them not rule over me, but let me be blameless and acquitted of great transgression; Psalm 19:12-13(NASB) and grant that hereby I may prove myself blameless with You, by keeping myself from my own iniquity. Psalm 18:23(NASB)

Let Your word be treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You, Psalm 119:11(NASB) and Your grace be at all times sufficient for me, 2 Corinthians 12:9(NASB) ready to me, and mighty in me; and never give me up to my own heart’s lust, to walk in my own counsels. Jeremiah 7:24(NASB)

Enable me to walk carefully, not as unwise but as wise, Ephesians 5:15(NASB) so carefully, that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to blaspheme that fair name by which I have been called; James 2:7(NASB) and by doing right may I silence the ignorance of foolish men, 1 Peter 2:15(NASB) and may I adorn the doctrine of God my Savior in every respect. Titus 2:10(NASB)

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Pray for the Grace of Hope

Petition 3.24 | NASB

I must pray for the grace of hope; a hope in God and Christ, and a hope of eternal life.

Let perseverance work proven character in me, and proven character, hope – such a hope that does not disappoint. Romans 5:4-5(NASB) Through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, let me have hope, Romans 15:4(NASB) and be saved in hope. Romans 8:24(NASB)

Let the God of Jacob be my help, and my hope always be in the LORD my God. Psalm 146:5(NASB)

Let me be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 1:3(NASB) and let that hope be to me as an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast, entering within the veil, where the Forerunner has entered for me. Hebrews 6:19-20(NASB)

Let me have Christ in me, the hope of glory, Colossians 1:27(NASB) and never be moved away from the hope of the gospel; Colossians 1:23(NASB) but enable me to show diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end. Hebrews 6:11(NASB)

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Pray for the Graces of Contentment and Patience

Petition 3.23 | NASB

I must pray for the graces of contentment and patience, and a holy indifference to all the things of sense and time.

Lord, teach me in whatever circumstances I am, to be content; let me know how to get along with humble means and how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance, let me learn the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Philippians 4:11-12(NASB) And let godliness accompanied by contentment be a means of great gain to me, 1 Timothy 6:6(NASB) and a little with the fear of the LORD and quietness, be better than great treasure and turmoil with it. Proverbs 15:16(NASB)

Lord, grant that my character may be free from the love of money, and I may always be content with what I have, Hebrews 13:5(NASB) ever saying, “The will of the Lord be done!” Acts 21:14(NASB)

Enable me in my endurance to possess my own soul; Luke 21:19(KJV) and let endurance always have its perfect result, that I may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:4(NASB)

Lord, give me grace to weep as though I did not weep, and to rejoice as though I did not rejoice, and to buy as though I did not possess, and to use the world as though I did not make full use of it, because the time has been shortened and the form of this world is passing away. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31(NASB)