Yet if others come in their own name, you gladly welcome them. 44No wonder you can’t believe! For you gladly honor each other, but you don’t care about the honor that comes from the one who alone is God.

 “Watch your back, man! You’ve got a vicious enemy: the devil. Don’t underestimate this guy. 

Lord God my Father,

You are my God and provider, your way is simple in this overly confused world. Protect me from attack of darkness and keep me in you light so I can see you and follow you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.”

 Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.

Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus, but they begged him to go away and leave them alone.

Lord God my Father,

Give me a faith that is solid and I have complete trust in, With you all things are possible even the one’s I have doubt with. Remove my doubt and come into my life, remove my sinful ways of thinking.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone.

You must worship the Lord your God and serve only him.

The Scriptures also say, ‘You must not test the Lord your God.

Lord God my Father,

Be with me and protect me from my wondering way, Keep temptation where it belongs and give me your discernment to avoid falling.

I Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said.

This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “I called my Son out of Egypt.”

The prophet Isaiah was speaking about John when he said,“He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming!

“What sort of new teaching is this?” they asked excitedly. “It has such authority! Even evil spirits obey his orders!” 

and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove.

Lord God my Father,

Give me warning of danger I face and protect me, give me courage to do what you ask of me. Make me bold in my faith so I may present you well.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen.

Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.”

You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”

Now we will be saved from our enemiesand from all who hate us.

When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.

and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

He is a light to reveal God to the nations,

Lord God my Father,

I am your servant, help me with my stubborn heart. I am blessed but struggle to move forward. Save me from the influence of the great deceiver and give me your heart so I may please you in all areas of my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen