But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.”

Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to wage war against the rest of her offspring—those who keep God’s commands and hold fast their testimony about Jesus.

“Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 

I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.

Lord God my Father,

You are life eternal, Satan is death. Help me to wear your Truth in your Peace so the deceived may be led to you. Protect me from the temptation of darkness and show me how to keep my focus completely on you. Your grace is enough. Thank you for your unconditional love.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”

“Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last.18I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.

Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Lord God my Father,

You are the beginning and never ending. The fact that you are so close when we seek you is so powerful. Thank you for the struggles that cause me to seek you and find strength and wisdom. Protect me from allowing Satan access to my emotions so I don’t smother your message in my opinion. Search my mind and show me where I am distracted or deceived, restore me to your design. I want to see and hear all you offer.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.

I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

Lord God my Father,

Your Peace is the answer to all struggles, allow it to be seen and noticed by those in struggle including me. Distraction is ever present, protect me and give me discernment over my thoughts so your Peace in me is protected and my my guide in all my thoughts, words and actions.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, 16one who has become a priest not on the basis of a regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life. 

Lord God my Father,

Your word reveals so much. The fact that you use broken people for your glory give me hope. Lord God, Here I am, use me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“What is mankind that you are mindful of them, a son of man that you care for him? 7You made them a little lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor 8and put everything under their feet.” In putting everything under them,

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

Lord God my Father,

Your Love endures forever, you are the answer to all things. Help me to release my desire to understand so your will can rest well with me. Help me to use your Peace to encourage myself and others. You understand all my struggles personally and never fell to temptation, give me that strength.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

8Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

10And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.

Lord God my Father,

Your way is freedom, help me to know this and not question you. Protect me from the attack constantly looking for me. Keep my focus on you without allowing distraction. You are the only answer for real Peace. You restore me and strengthen me, help me to allow you to have your way, I have proven my way doesn’t work as well as yours.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God.

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Lord God my Father,

Your plan is perfect and I struggle with the things I want to happen in my desire. Help me to accept your plan as perfect to me and show me how to process my emotions as you designed me to so I can grow in trusting you. I have my preference but submit to your design. Give me strength to carry the hurt with grace so I can be ready for your strength. In my struggles, you need to be my total focus so I don’t fall into my despair.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

Lord God my Father,

Your plan is perfect and restores order and Peace. Test me and cause me to grow in wisdom and strength so your design protects me from my poor reactions. Keep my thoughts focused on gratitude and Peace so frustration is kept at bay. Your Grace covers all things and I want to live in it constantly to represent you well.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 

Lord God my Father,

You know all things. Check my heart and give me discernment over good and evil. Give me strength and courage to keep evil out and allow your Peace in. Show me your way and help me with any struggle that wants to distract me from your plan.

In Jesus name Amen.

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6Who, being in very nature God,

did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

7rather, he made himself nothing

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Lord God my Father,

Your design is perfect, my decisions lead me away from it. Lord God, help me to be still in your presence and know your desire. Allow me to carry you in such a way, not only I but those around me will feel your Peace and desire it over our own flesh. You showed me how to be with Christ as the example, shield Satan from my thoughts and allow your Peace to overwhelm me completely. Give me strength to carry you without fear and pride. Restore me to your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen