God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

4When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned. 5But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners. 

 God’s promise to give the whole earth to Abraham and his descendants was based not on his obedience to God’s law, but on a right relationship with God that comes by faith. 

18Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. 19Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous.

12Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. 13Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God. 

Lord God my Father

Open my heart to understand your love for me, Give me your power to release me from my sinful nature and be restored to who you created me to be. Protect me from my sinful nature and allow me to live in your Truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.

Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only when we have faith do we truly fulfill the law.

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart to surrender to your desire so I may understand how to live for you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. 

But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the serpent

Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.

So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for loving me to the point of showing me where I fail. Lord God, capture all my thoughts and keep from me the deceit Satan wishes for me. You are my strength, alone I am weak. May Jesus live thru me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For we live by believing and not by seeing.

He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. 

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy.

For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart to see you in all things. Help me to rest in your truth and live for you. Allow me to rejoice in the trials and direct my hands to do your work.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus,

 Do you think I am like people of the world who say “Yes” when they really mean “No”? 

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Lord God my Father,

You have chosen me, make clear your desire for me. Keep me in your truth and free me from myself.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.16:13 Greek Be men. Be strong. 14And do everything with love.

Lord God my Father,

May your work come out of my hands and bring you Glory. May I be strong in your desire only, protect me from my way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. 25This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. 

 Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature in understanding matters of this kind.

Lord God my Father,

You have a place for me to do your work, keep me in my place and bring harmony to your purpose. Protect me and direct me in the doing of your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust.

Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Lord God my Father,

I am your servant, remove from me the distractions I struggle with. Make me strong in your desire and weak in my own.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen