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Faith to trust

“A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.” 58And so he did only a few miracles there because of their unbelief.

The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm. 25Then he asked them, “Where is your faith?”

Lord God,
May I accept your ability to perform miracles in my life, You are the creator of all and the creator of me. Lord God, allow me to understand you are in complete control and I have nothing to fear. Give your peace to my spirit and may I please you in all things.

In Jesus name,
Amen

May I be a guide for Him

Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, “Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.

“A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad.

Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!”

Lord God my Father,
Know my thoughts and protect them, unite my family as you unite my spirit and actions. Bring unity to my marriage and family, encourage us to support each other not fight to have our own way. Help us to produce your fruit that can only be good. May we do your will and follow the path you intend for us. Use me as your guide.

In Jesus name,
Amen

In his unity and peace

“Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen.
He is my Beloved, who pleases me.
I will put my Spirit upon him,
and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
19He will not fight or shout
or raise his voice in public.
20He will not crush the weakest reed
or put out a flickering candle.
Finally he will cause justice to be victorious.
21And his name will be the hope
of all the world.”

He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts.

“A kingdom divided by civil war will collapse.

But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house right on the ground, without a foundation.

Lord God,
Remove my hardened heart and place me in your peace and control. Unite my spirit with my body and may I obey you in all things.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Obedient not resistant

“The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath. 28So the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!”

Why do I resist doing things the Lord’s way, it is for my own good.

Lord God,
May I become obedient to your desire over my own desire to control you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

To surrender my control

“Dear woman, that’s not our problem,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.”
5But his mother told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.”

“My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.

Lord God,
I am broken and weak, I take my eyes off of you when this world stresses me, Lord God, restore my faith to trust you in all things and to do your will. Your signs are everywhere yet I am distracted with my doubts. May I do your will in all things and surrender to your control above my own.

In Jesus name,
Amen

Truth, a struggle to follow

You led our ancestors by a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night so that they could find their way.

“But our ancestors were proud and stubborn, and they paid no attention to your commands. 17They refused to obey and did not remember the miracles you had done for them.

Yet whenever your people turned and cried to you again for help, you listened once more from heaven. In your wonderful mercy, you rescued them many times!

Lord God,
I wish to allow you to lead me only I don’t know how to submit to your leadership. Lord God, forgive my arrogance and may I humble myself in your presence to follow you only. Forgive my sin and the sin of this world and lead us to your glory. Lord God, turn my heart to only you.

In Jesus name,
Amen