Praying with Paul: 'Holding Fast to Faith'

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Hebrews 10:19-25

Dear Father,

Thank you for the confidence I can have to enter your sanctuary. May I draw near to you in faith, full of assurance, with my heart cleansed from a guilty conscience and with my body washed with pure water.

Grant that I may hold fast to the confession of my faith, without wavering, since I know that you, the one who promised, is faithful. May my enthusiastic expression of faith stir up fellow Christians to good works.

Let me not neglect meeting with my brothers and sisters or fail to remember that we all will be gathered to meet the Lord. May we encourage one another all the more as we see that glorious Day drawing near.

I am looking forward to the return of your Son, and it is in his name that I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

35 Related Resources by Heartlight

Seven Blessings or Six Strong Men
Article by Larry Davies
What will it take to get you to go to church? Even a secular study of the benefits of going to church are pretty significant, but if that won't get us into the church building, six men carrying our coffin will.
Too Busy with Christmas for Church
Article by Patrick D. Odum
Can't get to church on Christmas because of other stuff? Some folks are canceling church service on Christmas day, but isn't that missing the point of why we have Christmas in the first place?
A Matter of Perspective
Article by Bill Sherrill
What is your point of view? Bill Sherrill reflects on family reunions, perspective, being together, and church.
Drawing Near
Article by Tim Archer
We can approach God without fear! Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, those of us with faithful, sincere hearts, who have been washed in the blood of Jesus, may confidently enter the presence of God.
See All 35 Related Resources about Hebrews 10:19-25

Illustration

Holding Fast to Faith — Hebrews 10:19-25

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, September 22, 2026

A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Wait for Each Other at My Table!'
"Dear Precious Disciple, Few things have been more important to My disciples through the centuries than My Supper. The Eucharist, the Lord's Supper,....."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'He Showers Compassion' (Ps. 145:8-9)
"The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all....."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Godly Delegates for a Delicate Mission'
"[At the end of the meeting about whether Gentile Christians had to follow Jewish customs,] the apostles and elders together with the whole church in...."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Colossians 3:4
"Paul's marvellously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. "You hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins."..."

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.

More Praying with Paul