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3.13 | Pray for God’s Grace to Equip you for Everything Good and to Beget and Sustain New Life

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SECTION 3 | Confession | 3.13 | Pray for God’s Grace to Equip you for Everything Good and to Beget and Sustain New Life

I must pray for grace to equip me for every good thought, word, and work, that I may not only be kept from sin, but may be in everything as I should be, and do as I should do.

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Let Christ be made of God to us not only righteousness, but wisdom, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(ESV)

Let us be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that just as he was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so may we too walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4(ESV)

ESV First Person

Let Christ be made of God to me not only righteousness, but wisdom, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(ESV)

Let me be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that just as he was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so may I too walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4(ESV)

KJV Corporate

Let Christ be made of God to us not only righteousness, but wisdom, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(KJV)

Let us be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that as he was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4(KJV)

KJV First Person

Let Christ be made of God to me not only righteousness, but wisdom, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(KJV)

Let me be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that as he was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so I also may walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4(KJV)

NASB Corporate

Let Christ be made of God to us not only righteousness, but wisdom, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(NASB)

Let us be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that as He was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so may we too walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4(NASB)

NASB First Person

Let Christ be made of God to me not only righteousness, but wisdom, sanctification, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(NASB)

Let me be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that as He was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so may I too walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4(NASB)

NIV Corporate

Let Christ become for us not only righteousness from God, but wisdom, holiness, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(NIV)

Let us be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4(NIV)

NIV First Person

Let Christ become for me not only righteousness from God, but wisdom, holiness, and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30(NIV)

Let me be planted together in the likeness of Christ’s death and resurrection, that just as he was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, I too may live a new life. Romans 6:4(NIV)

That the work of grace may be wrought where it has not yet begun.

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ESV Corporate

Lord, teach transgressors your ways, and let sinners return to you; Psalm 51:13(ESV) and let the disobedient be turned to the wisdom of the just, and make ready for the Lord a people prepared. Luke 1:17(ESV)

Let those be quickened who are yet dead in trespasses and sins: Ephesians 2:1(ESV) Say to them, “Live!” Yes, say to them, “Live!” Ezekiel 16:6(ESV) And the time shall be a time of love. Ezekiel 16:8(KJV)

Open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(ESV)

Because of the blood of the covenant, set the prisoners free from the waterless pit, that they may return to the stronghold as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(ESV)

Let the word of God prevail to the destroying of strongholds and the destroying of arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and let every thought be taken captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5(ESV)

ESV First Person

Open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(ESV)

Because of the blood of the covenant, set the prisoners free from the waterless pit, that they may return to the stronghold as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(ESV)

KJV Corporate

Lord, teach transgressors thy ways, and let sinners be converted unto thee; Psalm 51:13(KJV) and let the disobedient be turned to the wisdom of the just, and make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17(KJV)

Let those be quickened that are yet dead in trespasses and sins: Ephesians 2:1(KJV) Say unto them, Live; yea, say unto them, Live; Ezekiel 16:6(KJV) and the time shall be a time of love. Ezekiel 16:8(KJV)

Open their eyes, and turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among them who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(KJV)

By the blood of the covenant send forth the prisoners out of the pit, in which is no water, that they may turn to the strong-hold as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(KJV)

Let the word of God prevail to the pulling down of strong-holds, and the casting down of the imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and let every thought be brought in obedience to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5(KJV)

KJV First Person

Open their eyes, and turn them from darkness to light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among them who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(KJV)

By the blood of the covenant send forth the prisoners out of the pit, in which is no water, that they may turn to the strong-hold as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(KJV)

NASB Corporate

Lord, teach transgressors Your ways, and let sinners be converted to You; Psalm 51:13(NASB) and let the disobedient be turned to the attitude of the righteous, and make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17(NASB)

Let those be quickened who are yet dead in trespasses and sins: Ephesians 2:1(NASB) Say to them, “Live!” Yes, say to them, “Live!” Ezekiel 16:6(NASB) And the time shall be a time for love. Ezekiel 16:8(NASB)

Open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified. Acts 26:18(NASB)

Because of the blood of Your covenant, set the prisoners free from the waterless pit, that they may return to the stronghold as prisoners who have hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(NASB)

Let the word of God prevail to the destruction of fortresses and the destroying of speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and let every thought be taken captive to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5(NASB)

NASB First Person

Because of the blood of Your covenant, set the prisoners free from the waterless pit, that they may return to the stronghold as prisoners who have hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(NASB)

NIV Corporate

Lord, teach transgressors your ways and let sinners turn back to you. Psalm 51:13(NIV) Let the disobedient be turned to the wisdom of the righteous and make ready a people prepared for the Lord. Luke 1:17(NIV)

Let those be made alive who are yet dead in transgressions and sins: Ephesians 2:1(NIV) Say to them, “Live!” Yes, say to them, “Live!” Ezekiel 16:6(NIV) And the time shall be a time of love. Ezekiel 16:8(KJV)

Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(NIV)

By the blood of the covenant, free the prisoners from the waterless pit, so that they may return to your fortress as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(NIV)

Let the word of God prevail to the demolishing of strongholds and the demolishing of arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and let every thought be taken captive to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5(NIV)

NIV First Person

Open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified. Acts 26:18(NIV)

By the blood of the covenant, free the prisoners from the waterless pit, so that they may return to your fortress as prisoners of hope. Zechariah 9:11-12(NIV)

That where it has begun it may be carried on and at length perfected, and the foundation that has been well laid may be happily built upon.

Read Translations

ESV Corporate

Fulfill in us every resolve for good and every work of faith by your power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(ESV)

Let the God who began a good work in us bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6(ESV)

Fulfill, O God, your purpose for us; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever: do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8(ESV)

Lord, let your grace be sufficient for us, and let your power be made perfect in weakness, that where we are weak, there we may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(ESV) strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10(ESV)

ESV First Person

Fulfill in me every resolve for good and every work of faith by your power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(ESV)

Let the God who began a good work in me bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6(ESV)

Fulfill, O God, your purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever: do not forsake the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8(ESV)

Lord, let your grace be sufficient for me, and let your power be made perfect in weakness, that where I am weak, there I may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(ESV) strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10(ESV)

KJV Corporate

Fulfill in us all the good pleasure of thy goodness and the work of faith with power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(KJV)

Let the God that has begun a good work in us perform it unto the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(KJV)

Perfect, O God, that which concerns us; thy mercy, O Lord, endures for ever: forsake not the work of thine own hands. Psalm 138:8(KJV)

Lord, let thy grace be sufficient for us, and let thy strength be made perfect in weakness, that where we are weak, there we may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(KJV) strong in the Lord and the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10(KJV)

KJV First Person

Fulfill in me all the good pleasure of thy goodness and the work of faith with power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(KJV)

Let the God that has begun a good work in me perform it unto the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(KJV)

Perfect, O God, that which concerns me; thy mercy, O Lord, endures for ever: forsake not the work of thine own hands. Psalm 138:8(KJV)

Lord, let thy grace be sufficient for me, and let thy strength be made perfect in weakness, that where I am weak, there I may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(KJV) strong in the Lord and the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10(KJV)

NASB Corporate

Fulfill in us every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NASB)

Let the God who began a good work in us perfect it until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(NASB)

Accomplish, O God, what concerns us; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting: do not forsake the work of Your hands. Psalm 138:8(NASB)

Lord, let Your grace be sufficient for us, and let Your power be perfected in weakness, that where we are weak, there we may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(NASB) strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10(NASB)

NASB First Person

Fulfill in me every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NASB)

Let the God who began a good work in me perfect it until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(NASB)

Accomplish, O God, what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting: do not forsake the work of Your hands. Psalm 138:8(NASB)

Lord, let Your grace be sufficient for me, and let Your power be perfected in weakness, that where I am weak, there I may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(NASB) strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Ephesians 6:10(NASB)

NIV Corporate

By your power, fulfill in us every good purpose and every act prompted by our faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NIV)

Let the God who began a good work in us carry it on to completion until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(NIV)

Fulfill, O God, your purposes for us; your love, O LORD, endures forever – do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8(NIV)

Lord, let your grace be sufficient for us, and let your power be made perfect in weakness, that where we are weak, there we may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(NIV) strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10(NIV)

NIV First Person

By your power, fulfill in me every good purpose and every act prompted by my faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:11(NIV)

Let the God who began a good work in me carry it on to completion until the day of Christ. Philippians 1:6(NIV)

Fulfill, O God, your purposes for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever – do not abandon the work of your hands. Psalm 138:8(NIV)

Lord, let your grace be sufficient for me, and let your power be made perfect in weakness, that where I am weak, there I may be strong, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10(NIV) strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Ephesians 6:10(NIV)

3.13 | Pray for God’s Grace to Equip you for Everything Good and to Beget and Sustain New Life

I must pray for grace to equip me for every good thought, word, and work, that I may not only be kept from sin, but may be in everything as I should be, and do as I should do.

That the work of grace may be wrought where it has not yet begun.

That where it has begun it may be carried on and at length perfected, and the foundation that has been well laid may be happily built upon.

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3.13 | Pray for God’s Grace to Equip you for Everything Good and to Beget and Sustain New Life

I must pray for grace to equip me for every good thought, word, and work, that I may not only be kept from sin, but may be in everything as I should be, and do as I should do.

That the work of grace may be wrought where it has not yet begun.

That where it has begun it may be carried on and at length perfected, and the foundation that has been well laid may be happily built upon.

Previous: Pray for God’s Grace to Fortify you Against Satan’s Temptations

Next: Pray for Grace to Instruct you in the Things of God

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