I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you. 20But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”

As Jesus was leaving, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees became hostile and tried to provoke him with many questions. 54They wanted to trap him into saying something they could use against him.

Lord God my Father,
Help me to rejoice in your glory and not my strength. Help me to be aware when I am not working with you. Give me your power to overcome my weakness and not try to justify my failings. May I be driven by your will in all I do.
In Jesus name,
Amen

‘When they look, they won’t really see.
When they hear, they won’t understand.’

Its significance was hidden from them, so they couldn’t understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about it.

Lord God,
May my faith be pure, may I be worthy to hear and understand, May I be bold enough to ask for the true meaning and may the glory of the Lord overpower my own desires.
In Jesus name,
Amen

‘God blesses those who do not turn away because of me.

“Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

Lord God,
May I not turn away from you today, May I have faith to follow you in all this day brings.
In Jesus name,
Amen

“This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, but he will be a joy to many others. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”

“You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.

Lord God,
I seek your truth and pray I may please you in my obedience to your instruction. Lord I have filtered your word thru my understanding, Lord reveal your understanding to me and may I please you.

In Jesus name,
Amen

“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.”

Lord God, my Father,
Give me the courage to stand with you in all parts of my life, help me to be a wise servant and multiply the gifts you trust me with and not hide them.

In Jesus name,
Amen

You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.

If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.

Lord God,
May I live my life in a constant state of doing your will. May I do your will at all times. Lord God, I surrender to you now take from me my evil desires so I may be relived from my conflict and struggle to be in control and allow you to rule all of me.

In Jesus name,
Amen

“Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”

Lord God,
Expose my humanity in me and help me put all my trust and faith in you.
In Jesus name,
Amen

17Jesus replied, “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.

Lord God,
I pray to have my eyes open to see your message for me. Lord help me with my obedience and remove distractions from my path.
In Jesus name,
Amen

Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted.

Lord God,
Help me with my leadership of my family. Lord give me wisdom and obedience to act on your desire for me.
In Jesus name,
Amen

“What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind? 8Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes?

And from the time John the Baptist began preaching until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people are attacking it.

Lord God,
Make me strong in your power, help me to stand firm for you, give me discernment to see evil and strength to stand against it in Love.
In Jesus name,
Amen