Romans 12 Prayer

Love without hypocrisy

Romans 12:9 NET

9 Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

We are called to love others without hypocrisy

We know that love fulfills all the Law

We are called to love our neighbors and our enemies

Pray for love without hypocrisy

Be devoted

Romans 12:10 NET

10 Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

We are called to be devoted to one another and be eager to honor one another

Go around the table honoring one another

Pray for each Staff member

Serve the Lord

Romans 12:11 NET

11 Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

We are called to not lag but instead be enthusiastic and serve the Lord!

Pray that we would serve the Lord with enthusiasm and not obligation

Persist in prayer

Romans 12:12 NET

12 Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.

Suffering will come

To survive it we must rejoice in hope by persisting in prayer

Pray that we focus on hope, not on suffering

Meet needs

Romans 12:13 NET

13 Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

We are called to seek to meet needs

To be hospitable to all

Pray that meeting needs would be part of our DNA

Love our enemies

Romans 12:14 NET

14 Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

We are called bless our enemies and not curse them

Pray for those who go against the Gospel

Be with people

Romans 12:15 NET

15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

We must be people who are with those who are hurting

Pray that we would be with people in their suffering

Let the Lord fight your battles

Romans 12:16–21 NET

16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.19 Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

We are to live peaceably with people

We are to let the Lord fight our battles

Pray that we would be humble and let God fight our battles