Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.”

You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”

Now we will be saved from our enemiesand from all who hate us.

When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.

and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”

He is a light to reveal God to the nations,

Lord God my Father,

I am your servant, help me with my stubborn heart. I am blessed but struggle to move forward. Save me from the influence of the great deceiver and give me your heart so I may please you in all areas of my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Instead, they hired Balaam to curse them, though our God turned the curse into a blessing. 

4And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.

Lord God my Father,

Take the ways of this world and turn them upside down, release your peace and glory so we may transform our lives under your authority.

I Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“We promise together not to neglect the Temple of our God.”

Lord God my Father,

I really need your strength and protection in the area of temple maintenance. Give me your protection over my poor habits and help me move forward in this area.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I replied, “There is no truth in any part of your story. You are making up the whole thing.”They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination.

So my God gave me the idea to 

Lord God my Father,

May your truth rest well on me and protect me from the lies of Satan that float around in this world. Bring me a peace that only comes from surrendering to your desire for me and keep me on track to your destiny. Inspire me and give me your ideas to pursue.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“The people you rescued by your great power and strong hand are your servants. Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honoring you.

? For the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.”4The king asked, “Well, how can I help you?”

And the king granted these requests, because the gracious hand of God was on me.

Lord God my Father,

You have rescued me from the poor decisions I have made that separated me from you and are restoring me to who you created me to be. I was smart and in control then I found you on a personal level and realize you are in charge and always have been. Grant me one request and keep me on your path to peace and success.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

the gracious hand of his God was on him. 10This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.

And you, Ezra, are to use the wisdom your God has given you 

So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.

Lord God my Father,

You are Gracious and patient with me, I pray Lord that I may fall out of my sinful way and completely surrender to your desire for me. Make me whole as you intended me to be and allow me to do your work with amazing results. Give me wisdom to turn from my sinful way and take care of me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 “If you like, give me my wages, whatever I am worth; but only if you want to.”

The people of Jerusalem have found strength in the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, their God.’

Holy to the Lord.

Lord God my Father,

Lord God, I pray you will benefit from my actions today, I pray your direction for my actions today. Release in my your value, I am worthless on my own. Give me strength to avoid the deception in this world, may your peace be on us this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

They will become festivals of joy and celebration for the people of Judah. So love truth and peace.

 ‘Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Lord God my Father,

May I be filled with your Truth and Peace,

I wish to walk your path protected and focused on your direction for me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“A period of seventy sets of seven  has been decreed for your people and your holy city to finish their rebellion, to put an end to their sin, to atone for their guilt, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to confirm the prophetic vision, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.

Lord God my Father,

Bring an end to my rebellious ways, bring me under your authority and use me as you wish. I am only righteous from you and I wish to live in your peace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Who knows? Perhaps he will give you a reprieve,sending you a blessing instead of this curse.

Lord God my Father,

Bless this day by keeping me on your path with my thoughts pure in your desire.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen