“But Lord,” exclaimed Ananias, “I’ve heard many people talk about the terrible things this man has done to the believers9:13 Greek God’s holy people; also in 9:32, 41. in Jerusalem! 14And he is authorized by the leading priests to arrest everyone who calls upon your name.”

that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Lord God my Father,
Transform me like Paul, Create in me a faith free of doubt and single in it’s focus on you. Bring the kind of peace than empowers your will above mine in my decisions.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“These patriarchs were jealous of their brother Joseph, and they sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God was with him 10and rescued him from all his troubles.

But Saul was going everywhere to destroy the church. He went from house to house, dragging out both men and women to throw them into prison.

Lord God my Father,
Purify my spirit, may I only worship you, use me for your purpose. Help me to embrace your spirit above all else. Help me do your will in all areas of my life bringing you honor.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them,

We are witnesses of these things and so is the Holy Spirit, who is given by God to those who obey him

Lord God my Father,
Fill me with your Holy Spirit, cleanse me of my sinful ways. Give me your boldness to speak your truth and do your work. Give me a heart of truth.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“O Lord, you know every heart.

Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.

Lord God my Father,
You know my heart, why do I hide from you. I am a sinner, my worth comes from you. Help me to own you Grace and allow it to drive me forward. You are my courage and purpose. Keep me out of your way today.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

For everyone here, including the whole palace guard,1:13 Greek including all the Praetorium. knows that I am in chains because of Christ.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Lord God my Father,
Allow me to be transparent to the world as to your power living in me. Help me have one mind with you forgetting the past and looking forward to the future. Give me your peace so I will have the energy to move forward with you.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.

Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.

Lord God my Father,
Open my spirit to see your way. Forgive my past and bless my present. Allow me to live your will over my own.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it,

Lord God my Father,
May I be pleasing to you in all areas of my life. Remove my greed and place a spirit of reverence in me. May I care for all you have given me.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom1:17 Or to give you the Spirit of wisdom. and insight so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.

For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us.

Lord God my Father,
Give me your wisdom so I may grow in your peace. Only in you will I be purified from my way.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“Kill him, and release Barabbas to us!”

‘There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’

Lord God my Father,
I am such a sinner and I am tired of my way. Come and walk with me and open my eyes to your truth. Close my eyes from the past where I strayed and allow your word to be real to me, allow me to understand. I turn to you and away from my past and delight in your way.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

“Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.”

At that moment the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord’s words flashed through Peter’s mind:

Lord God my Father,
Clear my spirit so I will come when you call, remove the fear of this world and protect me from the spirit of Satan. Give me a willing spirit to do your will and grant me your understanding to believe wholeheartedly.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen