Praying with Paul: 'Instilled with Truth'

Monday, August 24, 2026

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Dear Father,

Let my remembrance and my devotions be set upon Jesus Christ, a descendant of David according to the flesh but an heir of your riches according to his resurrection from the dead.

Let me obtain the salvation which in Jesus Christ goes with eternal glory.

Instill within me the meaning of your true saying: If we have died with him, we shall also live with him; if we endure, we shall also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful - for he cannot deny himself!

In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.

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Instilled with Truth — 2 Timothy 2:8-13

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About This Devotional

Eldon Degge turns the apostle Paul's writings into daily, powerful prayers.

Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.

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