For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!’”
Lord God my Father,
Keep me in check that I don’t take any of your glory for myself. I am lost and only by your grace have I been found and become an excited part of your family. Thank you for always looking for me even when I was away from you.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
Lord God my Father,
Give me your blessing and remove my suborn independence. I rely on you for everything, open my heart to your truth and desire.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“The man they call Jesus made mud and spread it over my eyes and told me, ‘Go to the pool of Siloam and wash yourself.’ So I went and washed, and now I can see!”
Then Jesus told him, “I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they that they are blind.”
Lord God my Father,
Give me discernment over my obedience and remove my rebellious nature. Make me one with your desire and open my eyes to your way while protecting me from the great deceiver.
(When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him.
“You are from below; I am from above. You belong to this world; I do not. That is why I said that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I Am who I claim to be, you will die in your sins.”
I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35A slave is not a permanent member of the family,
Lord God my Father,
Thank you for protecting my spirit, help me to live in your desire and plan. Keep me on the path you designed for me free from my own poor decisions, loving my family as you love me.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Don’t you remember the 5,000 I fed with five loaves, and the baskets of leftovers you picked up? 10Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up? 11Why can’t you understand that I’m not talking about bread?
Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.
“Get away from me, Satan! You are a dangerous trap to me. You are seeing things merely from a human point of view, not from God’s.”
“You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.
Lord God my Father,
Help me to look past what I see and truly believe in your ability. Release your spirit in my and protect me from the lies of Satan. Give a faith based on your Truth and not my belief.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
28She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children’s plates.”
Jesus told the crowd not to tell anyone, but the more he told them not to, the more they spread the news.
Lord God my Father,
I am unworthy of your blessing yet you give it to me. Lord open my heart completely and bring your healing power to the areas I struggle with.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can give you.
“This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”
For no one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them to me,
Lord God my Father,
Set my heart at peace, Help me to understand your control above mine, reveal what you want to place on my plate today and keep me from wanting to do your job.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!
And he was amazed at their unbelief.
Then the king deeply regretted what he had said; but because of the vows he had made in front of his guests,
They were totally amazed, for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves. Their hearts were too hard to take it in.
all who touched him were healed.
Its significance was hidden from them, so they couldn’t understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.
Lord God my Father,
You are my strength and courage, help me to trust you, Help me make decisions that are according to your will and bring healing to me and those who wish to find you. Allow me to touch the outermost fringe of you and truly find your healing, open my eyes and mind to your plan.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.
And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”
Lord God my Father,
You are life, without you I am dead. Thank you Lord for opening my eyes to your way, give me strength to follow you wholeheartedly.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Other seed fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants so they produced no grain. 8Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew, and produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”
“Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.”
“Don’t be afraid. Just have faith.”
Lord God my Father,
I know you and trust you but struggle to follow my way, not yours. Why do I not trust you? Lord remove my stubborn way so I may surrender completely to you. Grow in me your understanding and peace, Give me strength to wait for your full answer and not take the answer too early.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen