For we live by believing and not by seeing.

He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. 

Our hearts ache, but we always have joy.

For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart to see you in all things. Help me to rest in your truth and live for you. Allow me to rejoice in the trials and direct my hands to do your work.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus,

 Do you think I am like people of the world who say “Yes” when they really mean “No”? 

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Lord God my Father,

You have chosen me, make clear your desire for me. Keep me in your truth and free me from myself.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace.

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.16:13 Greek Be men. Be strong. 14And do everything with love.

Lord God my Father,

May your work come out of my hands and bring you Glory. May I be strong in your desire only, protect me from my way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

So God has put the body together such that extra honor and care are given to those parts that have less dignity. 25This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. 

 Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature in understanding matters of this kind.

Lord God my Father,

You have a place for me to do your work, keep me in my place and bring harmony to your purpose. Protect me and direct me in the doing of your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust.

Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone, doing everything I can to save some. 23I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Lord God my Father,

I am your servant, remove from me the distractions I struggle with. Make me strong in your desire and weak in my own.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is good for you. And even though “I am allowed to do anything,” I must not become a slave to anything.

Lord God my Father,

I wish only to be a slave to you, Help me to identify the areas of my life I hold on to too tightly and surrender to you in all areas of my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Each of us did the work the Lord gave us. 

Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?

Lord God my Father,

Make clear the work you want from me, Grow me into your servant.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

and he taught others about Jesus with an enthusiastic spirit and with accuracy.

Inside, the people were all shouting, some one thing and some another. Everything was in confusion. In fact, most of them didn’t even know why they were there. 

Lord God my Father,

May I have an enthusiastic spirit in all things I do. Remove the confusion and keep my thoughts on you only.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

for the Holy Spirit gave you full assurance so you can have full assurance. that what we said was true.

Don’t you remember, dear brothers and sisters, how hard we worked among you? Night and day we toiled to earn a living so that we would not be a burden to any of you as we preached God’s Good News to you.

I, Paul, tried again and again, but Satan prevented us.

Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. 12Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others.

Lord God my Father,

Give me strength in my belief and remove doubt I may have. Keep my eyes on you in all things, may my work please you. Use my hands to release your Glory for all to see.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him

Lord God my Father,

May I seek you in every breath and situation that comes before me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen