And Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord counted him as righteous because of his faith.

your descendants will return here to this land, for the sins of the Amorites do not yet warrant their destruction.”

So Sarai said to Abram, “The Lord has prevented me from having children. Go and sleep with my servant. Perhaps I can have children through her.” 

The angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit to her authority.” 

 “You are the God who sees me.”

Lord God my Father,

I ask that my faith grows so doubtless that I may only serve you and not myself. I ask that your motivation is my own and I look only for your glory in my days.

I Jesus name I pray,

Amen

22Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I solemnly swear to the Lord, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, 23that I will not take so much as a single thread or sandal thong from what belongs to you. Otherwise you might say, ‘I am the one who made Abram rich.’ 

Lord God my Father,

Your integrity is all I need, Protect me from my selfish nature. May all I do well bring you glory.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. 

At last!” the man exclaimed.“This one is bone from my bone,and flesh from my flesh!

Then the Lord God asked the woman, “What have you done?”“The serpent deceived me,” she replied. “That’s why I ate it.”

And you will desire to control your husband,but he will rule over you.

Then the Lord God said, “Look, the human beings have become like us, knowing both good and evil.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for creating me with free will, I only wish to carry your will now. Reveal and protect me from evil desire that tempts me and heal me from my past poor decisions so I can live in your freedom and peace seeking to be what you created me to be.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

This means that God’s holy people must endure persecution patiently and remain faithful.

This means that God’s holy people must endure persecution patiently, obeying his commands and maintaining their faith in Jesus.

Come away from her, my people.Do not take part in her sins,or you will be punished with her.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me in your arms and protect me from attack by the people of this world. Keep my heart in your control and peace. Help me to surrender my will to your control so I may not sin against you. Separate me from the evil around me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

All glory to him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by shedding his blood for us. 6He has made us a Kingdom of priests for God his Father. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.

But I also have a message for the rest of you in Thyatira who have not followed this false teaching (‘deeper truths,’ as they call them—depths of Satan, actually).

I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world.

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.

Lord God my Father,

Your glory is so far above my understanding, you are everything good. I wish to only live in your spirit, remove my desire from this world and open my eyes to your ways. Protect and correct me under your authority.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Peace be with you.

Lord God my Father,

I pray for your peace and truth to rest well on my family and me this day and everyday.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.

Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God’s place in your hearts.

Lord God my Father,

Fill me so much with your love that fear has no place to hide. Protect my life from sinful temptations, Keep me in your Grace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But God also rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a righteous man who was sick of the shameful immorality of the wicked people around him.

So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials, even while keeping the wicked under punishment until the day of final judgment. 10He is especially hard on those who follow their own twisted sexual desire, and who despise authority.

This is my second letter to you, dear friends, and in both of them I have tried to stimulate your wholesome thinking and refresh your memory.

did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy, but simply said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

Lord God my Father,

Thank you so much for Giving me choice. Protect me from my worldly ways and deliver me to your desire. May I only bring you Glory and no more grief. You have revealed your way from the beginning, I just wasn’t looking for it, You are so much better than anything I could dream up, may I submit my life to follow you only. Thank you for your son, the perfect example.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

If we are unfaithful,he remains faithful,for he cannot deny who he is.

Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm, but the Lord will judge him for what he has done. 15Be careful of him, for he fought against everything we said.

Lord God my Father,

Restore me to carry the spirit you designed for me, remove my desire, make me new. Expose the attack of this world and protect me, keep my in your favor.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.

As you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as his own children. 

Lord God my Father,

Open my desire to only follow your desire for me. Continue your work in me to bring me closer to who you want me to be.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen