Prayer · Unterweisung · NB

Prayer for Perseverance (Heb 12:1-3)

Original Prayer

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.

Context (Old Covenant)

Word from Hebrews 12:1-3, New Covenant: looking to Jesus is the secret of perseverance, not effort.

What it teaches

Endurance; focus; encouragement.

Realization in the New Covenant

Hebrews encourages perseverance by looking at Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith.

  • ›In the New Covenant, perseverance is not gritting your teeth but looking at Jesus.
  • ›He has already run the race.
  • ›You follow Him, not alone.
  • ›Laying aside weight means: letting go of what slows you down.

Prayer in the New Covenant

Jesus, I look to You. Strengthen my endurance. I walk step by step in Your grace and lay aside what weighs me down. Amen.
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