I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need.

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

When Jesus went outside, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions, 54waiting to catch him in something he might say.

Lord God my Father,

Make me audacious for you and share you without worry. Help me to be for you in all things and not have different desires depending on where I am.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen