The Judgment Seat of Christ Prayer
The Judgment Seat of Christ Prayer
by Danny C. Wash
Christ, so that each one may receive compensation for
his deeds done through the body, in accordance with
what he has done, whether good or bad.” 2Cor. 5:10
O’ Lord Jesus,
In awhile, I know not when.
I will be called to stand before
the judgment seat of Christ, as will all
believers, as I am told by scripture. I do know
that we will not be judged as to salvation or sins,
which You have forgiven and saved us by our faith
in you and the cross. But, I know not the result of the
judgment of my life and work, not for punishment,
but whether it deserves reward because of its value
like gold, silver or precious stones or deserves
disapproval if my work is like wood, hay, or straw,
which burns up when tested as to whether it was
within Your will. My prayer is that Your judgment
of my work on Earth is weighed through Your mercy
with the same measure I have been merciful to others
in this life. Will I be judged to have been poor
in spirit and not prideful or in judgment of others.
I also hope that You will find that I was gentle
and kind, as well as having been hungry and thirsty
for righteousness. O, Lord, Jesus may your
judgment find that I was pure in heart for You,
Your Gospel, and Your will. I hope that I was a
peacemaker and loved my enemies, praying for
those who were evil to me, even when I was
persecuted for the sake of righteousness and that
when men reviled me, persecuted me, and said all
kinds of evil against me on account of You, that I
will be blessed and be glad for my reward will be
great. O’ Lord, please bring me through this life
to Your throne being judged as a mature son and
approved. But, the reward is not as important to me
as being with You and in You for ever and ever. Amen.
(See Matthew 5: 1-12)
