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Pray for the Grace of Hope

Petition 3.24 | NIV

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

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

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

Let me be given a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 1:3(NIV) and let that hope be to me as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure, entering the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before me, has entered on my behalf. Hebrews 6:19-20(NIV)

Let me have Christ in me, the hope of glory, Colossians 1:27(NIV) and never be moved from the hope held out in the gospel; Colossians 1:23(NIV) but enable me to show diligence to the end, in order to make my hope sure. Hebrews 6:11(NIV)

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Pray for the Graces of Contentment and Patience

Petition 3.23 | NIV

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 to be content whatever the circumstances; let me know what it is to be in need and what it is to have plenty; let me be content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:11-12(NIV) And let godliness with contentment be great gain to me, 1 Timothy 6:6(NIV) and a little with the fear of the LORD and quietness, be better than great wealth with turmoil. Proverbs 15:16(NIV)

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

Enable me by standing firm to gain life; Luke 21:19(NIV) and let perseverance finish its work so that I may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:4(NIV)

Lord, give me grace to mourn as though I did not, to be happy as if I was not, to buy something as if it were not mine to keep, and to use the things in the world as if not engrossed in them, because the time is short and this world in its present form is passing away. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31(NIV)

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Pray for the Grace of Self-Denial and Humility

Petition 3.22 | NIV

I must pray for the grace of self-denial.

Lord, give me grace to deny myself, to take up my cross daily, and to follow Christ; Matthew 16:24(NIV) to beat my body and make it my slave. 1 Corinthians 9:27(NIV)

Lord, keep me from being a lover of myself, 2 Timothy 3:2(NIV) from being wise in my own eyes and leaning on my own understanding. Proverbs 3:5-7(NIV)

Lord, grant that I may not seek only my own good, but also the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24(NIV)

And grant that I may not live to myself alone or die to myself alone, but whether I live or die, I may belong to the Lord, and live and die to him. Romans 14:7-8(NIV)

I must pray for humility and meekness.

Lord, give me to learn from Christ to be gentle and humble in heart, that I may find rest for my soul; Matthew 11:29(NIV) and that herein my attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5(NIV)

Lord, keep pride from me, Job 33:17(NIV) and clothe me with humility; 1 Peter 5:5(NIV) and put upon me the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in your sight. 1 Peter 3:4-5(NIV)

Lord, give me grace to live a life worthy of the calling I have received, being completely humble, gentle, and patient, as I bear with others in love. Ephesians 4:1-2(NIV)

Let anger never reside in my lap, Ecclesiastes 7:9(NIV) nor the sun ever go down while I am still angry; Ephesians 4:26(NIV) but enable me to show true humility toward all men, because I myself also was at one time foolish and disobedient. Titus 3:2-3(NIV)

Let me be clothed as becomes one of God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, Colossians 3:12(NIV) that being merciful, just as my Father in heaven is merciful, Luke 6:36(NIV) I may be perfect as he is perfect. Matthew 5:48(NIV)