So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters,3:7 Greek brothers. because you have remained strong in your faith. 8It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord.

May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.

Lord God,
Allow me to see from your perspective how the struggles of today are for my own good. Help me to not resent but to embrace the day as it is, not as I want it. May I accept your plan as my own.

In Jesus name,
Amen

As she listened to us, the Lord opened her heart, and she accepted what Paul was saying.

If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.

Lord God,
Open my heart to hear your wisdom, Allow me to live in your pleasure separate me from the calling of this world. May I simply be your servant.

In Jesus Name,
Amen

Looking straight at him, Paul realized he had faith to be healed.

Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.

Lord God,
Remove doubt from my spirit, may I only live in your truth. Give me power over the struggles of this world so my faith in you will overwhelm the struggle and reveal your truth. Remove my sinful nature and deliver me to your ways only. May I identify the law you put before me I struggle with so I may be set free from it by submitting to your truth. Give me your wisdom so I may live all of my life for you. Protect me and banish Satan from my presence, may I only serve you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

“You son of the devil, full of every sort of deceit and fraud, and enemy of all that is good! Will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord?

‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.’13:22 1 Sam 13:14.

Lord God,
Open my eyes to the true nature of Satan so I may see his deceit for what it is, Give the power to avoid the lies of this world. Allow your truth to shine so bright not darkness may live in me. May I do all things you wish me to do for your glory alone.

In Jesus name,
Amen

while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him.

Lord God,
I pray for your truth to wash over your people, may we only think of and do your will, Lord be with all in battle for your truth and grant them courage and clarity to do your will.

In Jesus name,
Amen

3“But Lord,” exclaimed Ananias, “I’ve heard many people talk about the terrible things this man has done to the believers

Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. 35In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.

Lord God,
Remove completely the fear I carry, give me an obedient spirit that does your will above my own. Use me to do your will and share your love to all starting with my family and friends. May strangers and family see you thru my witness.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Moses assumed his fellow Israelites would realize that God had sent him to rescue them, but they didn’t.

for I can see that you are full of bitter jealousy and are held captive by sin.”

Lord God,
Open the eyes of this world to see you, remove the arrogance and selfishness from the hearts of your people. Open my heart to hold only your spirit and use me for your work.

In Jesus name,
Amen

The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.

“Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him? 20We cannot stop telling about everything we have seen and heard.”

Lord God,
Give a boldness to my faith, take from me any fear or weakness and deliver me into your spirit, may I obey you above this world.

In Jesus name,
Amen

“O Lord, you know every heart.

‘I see that the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.

Lord God,
Know my heart and give it your desire, may I have faith that you are in control and release that control to your care. May I only allow your truth to rest on my heart and may that give my comfort and peace.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!”

Lord God,
Open my mind and protect it from compromise. Increase my faith and your ability in my life. May I see you.

In Jesus name,
Amen