Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

“Today when you hear his voice, 8don’t harden your hearts as Israel did when they rebelled, when they tested me in the wilderness.

So we see that because of their unbelief they were not able to enter his rest.

For this good news—that God has prepared this rest—has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn’t share the faith of those who listened to God. 3For only we who believe can enter his rest. 

Lord God my Father,

You know me better than I do, Help me to be still and know your way. Soften my heart and mind to allow you to rest on me so I may know. Allow all doubt to leave and your Truth be my strength. Allow me to rest in your arms.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“No!” Peter insisted. “Even if I have to die with you, I will never deny you!” And all the other disciples vowed the same.

 “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

So he is the King of Israel, is he? Let him come down from the cross right now, and we will believe in him! 43He trusted God, so let God rescue him now if he wants him! For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

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

Lord God my Father,

Give me courage to stand with you no matter what. Help me to Stand firm in times of struggle. Keep me from challenging your Truth.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone.

Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. 21So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.

Get out of my life, you evil-minded people, for I intend to obey the commands of my God.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for your perfect plan, especially the struggles. Continue to strengthen me in your Peace so I may use your wisdom above all else. Thank you for being so close. Keep me from judgment and anger for they cloud my judgment and allow your way to be my discernment. Protect me from evil and allow your Peace to flow freely in my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

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. 13But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 14And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.

 “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return.

“And he will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.’

Lord God my Father,

Open my eyes so I may see, Open my heart so I may know you. Allow your Peace and strength to flow through me and bring comfort to my family and others. Allow my prayers to be pure and holy, bring me close to you so I may be used. Thank you, Lord, for your design and Holiness. Allow me to represent you well.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately let you take them.”

 “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be called a house of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a den of thieves!”

“Yes,” Jesus replied. “Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ‘You have taught children and infants to give you praise.’

“I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. 22You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.”

Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God.

Lord God my Father,

Tell me what you want and give me courage to do it without hesitation or question. Keep me from distorting your desire which lives in me to my desire. You have designed me to praise you without question so allow your way to flow through me. Remove my doubt so I may do your will as only you can without my interference. Help me to know you!

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Lord God my Father,

Your Peace is my guide, give me discernment to know you and protect me from the deceiver. Help me with my surrender, make it complete.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

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,

Open my heart so I may know your desire, protect me from Satan’s deceit and in your desire. Give me faith that can do your will.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.”

28 “Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.

You know how to interpret the weather signs in the sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the signs of the times!

Why can’t you understand that I’m not talking about bread? So again I say, ‘Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.’”

Lord God my Father,

I am unworthy, yet you love and bless me. Thank you for allowing me to grow close to you. Allow me the understanding to live as you desire and give me discernment to only follow your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. 37The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you.”

 “When an evil  spirit leaves a person, it goes into the desert, seeking rest but finding none. 44Then it says, ‘I will return to the person I came from.’ So it returns and finds its former home empty, swept, and in order. 45Then the spirit finds seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all enter the person and live there. And so that person is worse off than before. That will be the experience of this evil generation.”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close so I may hear your desire. Help me to learn how to allow you to carry my burdens. Keep my mind from thoughts that separate me from your Peace and keep your spirit in me loud enough to make me undesirable to evil.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.”

3Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” 

The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

26Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.

 “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.”

“The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

Lord God my Father,

I am willing, help me to remove all doubt. Give me a faith without compromise and confidence. Keep me from allowing fear to be any part of my thoughts, heal me from my weakness. Use me for your will and thank you for loving me without condition.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen