“O Lord, you know every heart.
Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
Lord God my Father,
You know my heart, why do I hide from you. I am a sinner, my worth comes from you. Help me to own you Grace and allow it to drive me forward. You are my courage and purpose. Keep me out of your way today.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
For everyone here, including the whole palace guard,1:13 Greek including all the Praetorium. knows that I am in chains because of Christ.
Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Lord God my Father,
Allow me to be transparent to the world as to your power living in me. Help me have one mind with you forgetting the past and looking forward to the future. Give me your peace so I will have the energy to move forward with you.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away.
Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
Lord God my Father,
Open my spirit to see your way. Forgive my past and bless my present. Allow me to live your will over my own.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.
For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.
And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it,
Lord God my Father,
May I be pleasing to you in all areas of my life. Remove my greed and place a spirit of reverence in me. May I care for all you have given me.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom1:17 Or to give you the Spirit of wisdom. and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.
For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.
Lord God my Father,
Give me your wisdom so I may grow in your peace. Only in you will I be purified from my way.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!”
Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them. 16But God kept them from recognizing him.
“Why are your hearts filled with doubt?
Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.
‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’
Lord God my Father,
I am such a sinner and I am tired of my way. Come and walk with me and open my eyes to your truth. Close my eyes from the past where I strayed and allow your word to be real to me, allow me to understand. I turn to you and away from my past and delight in your way.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.”
Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot,
Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.
“Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”
At that moment the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord’s words flashed through Peter’s mind:
Lord God my Father,
Clear my spirit so I will come when you call, remove the fear of this world and protect me from the spirit of Satan. Give me a willing spirit to do your will and grant me your understanding to believe wholeheartedly.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
For none of those I first invited will get even the smallest taste of my banquet.’”
“Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, 19and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant.”’
In the same way, when you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’”
The significance of his words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what he was talking about.
“All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.”
Lord God my Father,
I want to follow but it is hard, I have sinned against you and held back acting on your desire. Help me to obey and look forward. The past drags on me, I want to be free. Open my eyes so I can see, give me faith that heals the self inflicted wounds. Remove my guilt. May this day only bring you glory.
Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning,
But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants who are ready.
“And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished.
This dear woman, a daughter of Abraham, has been held in bondage by Satan for eighteen years. Isn’t it right that she be released,
Lord God my Father,
Hear my prayer, feel my heart. I am broken and stupid, I want to bring you honor but I struggle to do your will above mine. I know the truth but seem stuck in my way. Take from me the sin I carry and deliver me to a ruthless change of my way and deliver me to your way. Sin owns me and I am tired. You are all I need, remove my earthly desire and prepare my path free from the bondage of my past.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
But Jesus knew their thoughts.
I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come.
Jesus cured many people of their diseases, illnesses, and evil spirits, and he restored sight to many who were blind.
“Who touched me?” Jesus asked.
“Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.”
“You faithless and corrupt people! How long must I be with you and put up with you?”
“Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.”
Lord God my Father,
You know my thoughts, allow me to know them. You are my authority, help me to follow you wholeheartedly. Cure me from my own way and place your healing power on my sinful way. Give me faith only in you and keep me focused on you at all times.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen