Then they understood that he was not telling them to guard against the yeast used in bread, but against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.

“Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven.

“Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”

Lord God my Father,

You are Peace and only Love. Show me your way and replace my way with yours. Protect me from the darkness ever present and use me to chase it away. I want to know you and not fall prey to distraction.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then the disciples came to him and asked, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”

27“Yes it is, Lord,” she said. “Even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their master’s table.”

You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.”

Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.”

Lord God my Father,

Your law brings peace and order. Lord God, place your Truth on my heart and give me confidence and courage to share it well. Protect me from my evil desires and purify my spirit do do your will. Give me faith that brings your way into my thoughts and actions. Help me to see past my limited way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

They were completely amazed, 52for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.

Lord God my Father,

Give me a faith without doubt, help me to trust in my faith and know you. Only you can save me and direct me into your plan. Remove the scales from my eyes so I may see.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.

“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them,

The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life.

Lord God my Father,

You are creator and designer, you are all life. Help me to believe, draw me near and protect me from temptation and distraction. You are all I truly need.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”

“You of little faith,”he said, “why did you doubt?”

They were completely amazed, 52for they had not understood about the loaves; their hearts were hardened.

 He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.

 But Jesus rebuked the impure spirit, healed the boy and gave him back to his father. 43And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.

 “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”

Lord God my Father,

You are creator and sustainer, nothing is beyond you. Open my eyes so I may know you and remove my doubt and limitations. Give me a faith that allows me to walk on water without fear and doubt, fill me with your confidence. Remove the evil that lingers in me and purify me from who I am so I can surrender to you completely.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you.

“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Lord God my Father,

Your blessing brings delight to those who seek you. Lord God, I want to know you so I may delight in this day. Help me to keep your armor tight and may it protect me from the darkness I walk through, help me to shine your light so darkness has to flee. May your Peace overwhelm my desire to think so you can have your way this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables12so that,

“ ‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving,

and ever hearing but never understanding;

otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!’

 “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”

“Quiet! Be still!”

“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

“If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”

“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”

Lord God my Father,

You are the answer to all things. Lord God, open my heart so I may truly feel your spirit inside me, give me focus, free from distraction so your way is made clear. I wish to “know” you and trust you without question. Let me experience the Peace that comes from becoming quiet and still with you. I know you, help me to know you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear.”

“My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

“Where is your faith?”

 “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”

 “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”

Lord God my Father,

You are creator and designer of all things. Help me to understand as I spend time with you so I may follow your design well. Give me a faith that has no doubt or fear and heal my mind. Help me to trust my faith.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”

But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness.

When Jesus went outside, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions, 54waiting to catch him in something he might say.

Lord God my Father,

You know my heart and the darkness I fall to. Open my eyes so I may see and give me the faith to trust you in all areas. My faith is strong but my trust in it is weak, help me to stop attempting to manage you and give you full access to me. Fill me with your light so the darkness has to flee.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 “According to your faith let it be done to you”

Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”

Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Lord God my Father,

You are Lord over all things and your design is in all things. Give me a faith that is not distracted or distorted by the world but keep me close so I may truly know you. Give me a faith that saves me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen