Praying with Paul: 'Preparing for the End'

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Philippians 4:7-11

Dear Father, victorious deliverer,

May I be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, based on rule-keeping but that which is through trust in Christ, the righteousness of God that depends on trust, that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that if possible, I might attain the resurrection of the dead.

O God, let me obtain it! Let me be awake! Let me put on the armor of light! Let me put on the Lord Jesus and his righteousness, and be found in him! Let me trust, obey, even suffer, in order to have the victory!

In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

101 Related Resources by Heartlight

Focus on Good Things and Find the God of Peace
Devo: Spiritual Warfare
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable...."
Focused on Goodness
Devo: Praying with Paul
"Dear Father, praiseworthy God, Help me set my mind only on things that are true, that are noble, right, pure and lovely, things that are worthy of....."
Finding Peace
Article by Tim Archer
In the midst of the holiday maelstrom, there's hope for peace In the maelstrom of emotion during this holiday season, let God surround you with his peace. Cast all of your worries on him and focus on the things that will truly bring you peace.
Trade Your Cares for Calm
Article by Max Lucado
We could all use these words of peace! Max Lucado shares biblical insight on how to exchange our cares for God's calm in our lives.
See All 101 Related Resources about Philippians 4:7-11

Illustration

Preparing for the End — Philippians 4:7-11

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by William Temple:
"To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God, to open....."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Philippians 2:5, 7-8
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who... made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Festus Balks at the Resurrection' (Acts 26:24)
"[Paul had just shared his journey to faith that centered on the resurrection of Jesus.] Suddenly, Festus shouted, "Paul, you are insane. Too much..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Holy Spirit Confirms Truth' (Ro. 9:1)
"With Christ as my witness, I speak with utter truthfulness. My conscience and the Holy Spirit confirm it."

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