May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.
2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 NIV
Apostle Paul exhorted the believers to stand firm in his second letter to the church in Thessalonica. But, as he closed the chapter, he did so with a prayer that they might be encouraged and strengthened. He didn’t just go on about what they are to do as believers. He committed them into the hands of Him, who is able to keep them from falling.
You should know that it does not matter how strong you think you are. The encouragement and strength of the Lord is needed. The enemy, if he can’t destroy you, will find every means to discourage you. He will, with all his might, want to think with your mind. He will strive to orchestrate occurrences that will leave you dejected and stop you from moving forward in your walk with God. Apostle Paul knew this, and that is why he made this prayer.
In the same word and faith, I also pray that God may help you to always trust Him completely. May He comfort you and strengthen you so that you might be able to live a life that is pleasing unto Him. May your anchor hold firm through every storm of life so that you come out without any loss. Also, may God strengthen you in your mind. May you continue to experience the joy of the Lord. Grace to live according to His will, God will release unto you.
I pray that you may always experience the perfect peace of God. You will experience the love of God always. Grace to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy you will receive. May God preserve you until the end. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
