Prayer

2 Corinthians 9:11-15Dear Father, righteous and gracious God,I believe that you will enrich me in every way for great generosity, and I pray that my giving will produce thanksgiving to you! Let my giving not only serve mankind but also glorify your name.Let me glorify you by being obedient in every way to the Good News about Jesus. Let my contributions be an expression of my love for him.Let those who receive what I give pray for me and long to know me, because of your superlative and surpassing grace given to me. Thank you, my loving God, for your inexpressible gift!In the name of Jesus Christ, the truly generous Savior of mankind, I raise these petitions to you. 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.

2 Corinthians 9:9-10Dear Father, righteous and gracious God,You are the God about whom it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor, his righteousness endures for ever."You are the God who supplies seed to the sower, and gives the harvest of grain for bread, who multiplies my resources and increases the harvest of righteousness for me. How I thank you and praise you for this!In the name of Jesus Christ, the truly generous Savior of mankind, I pray. 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.

2 Corinthians 9:1-8Dear Father, righteous and gracious God,Create in me a holy readiness to give of that which you have given me, never as an exaction but as a willing gift.Help me to sow bountifully so that I shall reap bountifully. Let me make up my mind about what to give.Then let my giving be cheerful, not with reluctance or under compulsion.And why shouldn't I give, since you give to me without reservation. You are able to provide me with every blessing in abundance, and you will provide so that I will always have enough for myself and some to give away.In the name of Jesus Christ, the truly generous Savior of mankind, I raise these petitions to you. 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.

2 Corinthians 8:24Dear Father, to whom all honor is due,Let your hand of power rest on your committed servants; sustain them and let them never grow slack or less devoted to principle.Help us honor them and to honor Christ by how we present ourselves to them. Help us demonstrate to them and to your church worldwide the genuineness of our love and commitment to our LORD Jesus.Fill your church with such servants. Fill us all with hearts of service.In the name of Jesus I thank you for the transforming power you show forth in the lives of your saints. 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.

2 Corinthians 8:16-23Dear Father, to whom all honor is due,Thank you for the earnest care you put into the heart of people like Titus. Thank you for people who respond to specific appeals to serve. They give glory to you and show the good will of your people. May your grace reach to me and make me such a person also.Thank you that such people act in ways that are above and beyond blame. They love not only what is good in your sight but also what is honorable in the sight of men.Thank you for making these people modern partners with your ancient apostles, partners and fellow-workers in your service, the messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.In the name of Jesus I thank you for the transforming power you show forth in the lives of your saints. 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.