Monthly Archives: October 2017

In his unity and peace

“Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen.
He is my Beloved, who pleases me.
I will put my Spirit upon him,
and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
19He will not fight or shout
or raise his voice in public.
20He will not crush the weakest reed
or put out a flickering candle.
Finally he will cause justice to be victorious.
21And his name will be the hope
of all the world.”

He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts.

“A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse.

But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house right on the ground, without a foundation.

Lord God,
Remove my hardened heart and place me in your peace and control. Unite my spirit with my body and may I obey you in all things.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Obedient not resistant

“The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. 28So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!”

Why do I resist doing things the Lord’s way, it is for my own good.

Lord God,
May I become obedient to your desire over my own desire to control you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

To surrender my control

“Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.”
5But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”

“My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.

Lord God,
I am broken and weak, I take my eyes off of you when this world stresses me, Lord God, restore my faith to trust you in all things and to do your will. Your signs are everywhere yet I am distracted with my doubts. May I do your will in all things and surrender to your control above my own.

In Jesus name,
Amen