All posts by imacorn

To be pure in heart.

“I have sinned,” he declared, “for I have betrayed an innocent man.”
“What do we care?” they retorted. “That’s your problem.”

The leading priests picked up the coins. “It wouldn’t be right to put this money in the Temple treasury,” they said, “since it was payment for murder.”

And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Lord God my Father,
Free will so often separates me from your will for me. I pray you work in me to build power over temptation and keep me in your will alone. Give me discernment to your truth and your power to resist sin.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Strength against the tempter.

The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

“Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me?

But even though they found many who agreed to give false witness, they could not use anyone’s testimony.

Lord God my Father,
Keep me from my sinful nature, keep me focused in your glory so the temper cannot get a grip on me.
May I be grounded in your truth.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

To only carry His message.

So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”

Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness?

Lord God my Father,
Use me to spread your message without my filter messing it up. Create in me a pure heart that carries your love and surrenders my issues to your care.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

Whole in my empty, filled completely with His truth.

When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.

“My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”

And I will be grieved because many of you have not given up your old sins. You have not repented of your impurity, sexual immorality, and eagerness for lustful pleasure.

Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

Lord God my father,
May I find all my value in you, you are all I need. I admit I struggle with the ways of this world and I wish to live completely in you. Help me to let go of my and surrender completely to your way so I may be strong by you alone.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

One path, one peace

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. 18Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. 19But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord.

All glory to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, forever. Amen.

Lord God my Father,
You are my hope and joy and I trust you in all things. Help me with my desire to control what I can’t and align my desire to yours. Create a discernment to those who deceive and place truth on my heart, a loving truth. It is you that brings life, may I completely follow you.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

The path of least resistance is His path, why would I want to turn off.

Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world.

You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God by breaking it.

And a person with a changed heart seeks praise2:29 Or receives praise. from God, not from people.

So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.

Lord God my Father,
To know you is life, help me to know you more and follow you without distraction. Keep me in your shadow and help me to find all my worth in you not this world so I may only have your will to direct my thoughts and actions.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

He knows me!

“Abba, Father,”14:36 Abba is an Aramaic term for “father.” he cried out, “everything is possible for you.

Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind:

Lord God my Father,
You are my only hope, You know me completely, you know my weakness. Take from me the weakness I carry and build me with your truth into the person I was created to be.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

One will, my choice.

let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

But I say, if you are even angry with someone,5:22a Some manuscripts add without cause. you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot,5:22b Greek uses an Aramaic term of contempt: If you say to your brother, ‘Raca.’ you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone,5:22c Greek if you say, ‘You fool.’ you are in danger of the fires of hell.

Lord God my Father,
I pray your will to overwhelm me and for the removal of my sinful way so your actions will flow thru me in body and mind. Your will be done.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

His servant, completely.

The greatest among you must be a servant. 12But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Hypocrites! For you are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy—full of greed and self-indulgence!

And many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. 11And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. 12Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold.

Lord God my Father,
Again I plea for you to reveal in me areas I worship above you and for you to provide the strength to over come my selfish way. Help me to be your witness this day.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen

His heart

“That’s what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters18:35 Greek your brother. from your heart.”

“give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’22:37 Deut 6:5. 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’22:39 Lev 19:18. 40The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”

Lord God my Father,
Soften my heart, allow me to forgive all harm I have experienced from others and reveal where I need to make amends. May I give to you all you deserve, everything and trust in your plan.

In Jesus name I pray,
Amen