The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

“The Father loves me because I sacrifice my life so I may take it back again. 18No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded.”19When he said these things, the people10:19 Greek Jewish people; also in 10:24, 31. were again divided in their opinions about him. 20Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?” 21Others said, “This doesn’t sound like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

 “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. 26But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. 27My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me,

Lord God my Father,

Keep my discernment on guard for those who wish to steal your peace in me. Give me your perspective in life’s discussions and help me to represent you well. Protect my faith and lead me into a stronger trust in it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen