Philippians 1:12-20Dear Father,Take the setbacks of our lives and use them to further the proclamation of your Good News about Jesus to the world.Let such things become a source of encouragement to our brethren when they see the valor of those who bear up under adversity. May every hardship spur your people on to boldly speak your word without fear!Even when your word is proclaimed for the wrong reason, we rejoice, for your word of salvation is nevertheless proclaimed.Father, we rejoice in the way you comfort and remain faithful to us.We are thankful that the prayers of our fellow believers rise night and day for us and for the good of your kingdom.In the name of King Jesus I ask. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. 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.

Philippians 1:3-11Dear Father,Thank you for the great joy I feel about my fellow believers. Thank you for the partnership we have in your Son Jesus. Thank you that we are common partakers of your grace. Give us all the grace to yearn for each other with the affection of Christ.Help our love to abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that we may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruits of righteousness that come through Jesus Christ, to your glory and praise!In the name of Jesus we ask. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. 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.

Ephesians 6:23-24Dear Father,May your peace-in-the-midst-of-war be with all my brothers and sisters throughout the world. May you and the LORD Jesus fill them with love and with full and effective trust in you. May your unfailing favor be with all who love our LORD Jesus with an undying love.Father, I do love the LORD Jesus with unfailing love. Let me never outlive it.In the name of Jesus and by his authority I ask for victory against everything that stands in opposition to your will, our eternal good. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. 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.

Ephesians 6:18-19Dear Father,May I fill my time with prayer and entreaties to you. Help me to keep alert for prayer. And to keep on, and keep on, and keep on.I offer supplications for your holy soldiers everywhere, especially those who preach your word. Give them the words and the boldness they need to publish openly the secret of your Good News about Jesus and his resurrection victory!In the name of Jesus and by his authority I ask for victory against everything that stands in opposition to your will, our eternal good. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. 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.

Ephesians 6:17-18Dear Father, my resource for everything,Help me make full use of your spiritual resources given to me.Help me destroy evil through the power of your word, the power of your Holy Spirit.Help me be a prayer warrior, for it is through prayer that you empower your soldiers.So help me to stand - by right belief, by right thinking, by right living, by right praying.Help me to pray at all times in the Spirit.In the name of Jesus and by the power of his Spirit I seek your face. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. 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.