‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.
we know that you speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think.
Lord God,
Give me power over the worldly possessions so I may surrender them to your glory. Do not allow my flawed desires to rule over me, help me to surrender my excuses and justifications to you.
Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”
I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’”
Lord God,
Reveal in me the areas I am unwilling to forgive. Lord, give me your heart and understanding. I am unable to live in harmony with others on my won.
In Jesus name,
Amen
“When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the seat of honor. What if someone who is more distinguished than you has also been invited? 9The host will come and say, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then you will be embarrassed, and you will have to take whatever seat is left at the foot of the table!
And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.
So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.
And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?
“But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”
Lord God,
I struggle so much to have a humble heart, Lord God, I accept the hardship I create by not surrendering all to you. Lord God, take from me my will and allow me to live in your understanding with your power driving my actions. I surrender my life, all of it to your care.
In Jesus name,
Amen
The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. 3Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk?
“And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished.
Lord God,
Help me to use your power in me to stop speaking any lies, Help me to seek your wisdom in all relationships I have and act as thou I am with you at all times. Help me to do only your will.
In Jesus name,
Amen
I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. 20But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”
“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.
As Jesus was leaving, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees became hostile and tried to provoke him with many questions. 54They wanted to trap him into saying something they could use against him.
Lord God my Father,
Help me to rejoice in your glory and not my strength. Help me to be aware when I am not working with you. Give me your power to overcome my weakness and not try to justify my failings. May I be driven by your will in all I do.
In Jesus name,
Amen
‘When they look, they won’t really see.
When they hear, they won’t understand.’
“This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God’s word. 12The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved.
“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”
, “your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
“If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. 24If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
Its significance was hidden from them, so they couldn’t understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.
Lord God,
May my faith be pure, may I be worthy to hear and understand, May I be bold enough to ask for the true meaning and may the glory of the Lord overpower my own desires.
In Jesus name,
Amen
‘God blesses those who do not turn away because of me.
even the tax collectors—agreed that God’s way was right, for they had been baptized by John. 30But the Pharisees and experts in religious law rejected God’s plan for them, for they had refused John’s baptism.
“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Lord God,
May I not turn away from you today, May I have faith to follow you in all this day brings.
In Jesus name,
Amen
“This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
“You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.
Lord God,
I seek your truth and pray I may please you in my obedience to your instruction. Lord I have filtered your word thru my understanding, Lord reveal your understanding to me and may I please you.
In Jesus name,
Amen
“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
Lord God, my Father,
Give me the courage to stand with you in all parts of my life, help me to be a wise servant and multiply the gifts you trust me with and not hide them.
In Jesus name,
Amen
You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.
Lord God,
May I live my life in a constant state of doing your will. May I do your will at all times. Lord God, I surrender to you now take from me my evil desires so I may be relived from my conflict and struggle to be in control and allow you to rule all of me.
In Jesus name,
Amen