Philippians 4:7-11Dear 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.Ⓒ 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 4:5Dear Father, victorious deliverer,Everything points to the fact that we live in the last days, so let me not waste time sleeping.Salvation is nearer now than when I first believed. The night is far gone. The day is at hand.Help me cast off all the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.Let me conduct myself as becomes one of your people, not in reveling or drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling or jealousy.Rather let me put on the LORD Jesus Christ, and make no provisions for the flesh, to gratify its desires.In the name of Jesus Christ. 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 4:8-9Dear 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 admiration.If there is anything excellent or praiseworthy, O God, let me think only about such things!Whatever I have learned or received or heard through your apostles and your word, help me to put into practice.O God of peace, be with me in everything! I believe you will, for you have promised it.I lovingly pray for your blessings and abiding presence in the name of Jesus. 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 4:4-7Dear Father, forbearing God,Let me rejoice in the LORD always! Again I ask this from you: Let me rejoice always!Let me be gentle, open to reason, slow to make negative judgments.Let this forbearing spirit be apparent to everyone.I know the LORD Jesus is near, so I have no reason to be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let me present my requests to you.I believe in you, Father, a God who transcends all human understanding.I believe that the peace which comes from you, which transcends all understanding, will keep my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus.In the name of the ever-near Jesus. 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 4:1Dear Father,Help me to stand firm in the LORD, not only for my own sake but because I am someone's joy and crown, the object of their love and longing.May I reach out to others to call them to follow the example Christ. Let them become my joy and crown, the objects of my love and longing.Especially, Father, let me influence my family - spouse, children, in-laws, grandchildren - to walk in your way and to long for your day.I love them dearly and long for their salvation. Draw them to your heart of love.In the name of Jesus I ask these things. 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.