Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!”
At this, the enemies of Jesus were wild with rage and began to discuss what to do with him.
“A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit.
Lord God my Father,
Open my eyes and heart to truly follow you, protect me from the enemy and make me into a person who freely does your will.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Those who have done good will rise to experience eternal life, and those who have continued in evil will rise to experience judgment.
And the Father who sent me has testified about me himself. You have never heard his voice or seen him face to face, 38and you do not have his message in your hearts, because you do not believe me—the one he sent to you.
No wonder you can’t believe! For you gladly honor each other, but you don’t care about the honor that comes from the one who alone is God
Lord God my Father,
Open my eyes to see you and your plan for me. Give me discernment to see past deceit to your truth only.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.”
Jesus 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.
“Why are you interfering with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torture us before God’s appointed time?”
“Why do you question this in your hearts?
“Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
Lord God my Father,
Give me belief beyond my understanding, a faith that will do you work. Protect me from the demons I anger and give me a heart without questions. Heal me and use me.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Do whatever he tells you.”
the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.3:6 Greek what is born of the Spirit is spirit.
All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. 21But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.3:21 Or can see God at work in what he is doing.”
For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.”
Lord God my Father,
You own my body and spirit; I want to do whatever you tell me. Help me, give me strength to overcome temptation and live by your will alone. Deliver me to your desire.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“If you are the Son of God, jump off! For the Scriptures say,
“I will give it all to you,” he said, “if you will kneel down and worship me.”
.Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.
And they left their nets at once and followed him.
They immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind.
“I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please. 7I will give it all to you if you will worship me.”
“we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” 6
Lord God my Father,
Give me wisdom and discernment to know when Satan is tempting me and the power to resist. Forgive me for my weakness when I fall. Direct my attention to stay on you and open my mind to understand. When my efforts fail, keep me close so I may succeed.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.
“It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.
You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”
If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said.
Lord God my Father,
Cleanse me of my worthlessness and direct my worth. Create in me a strength that only listens to you so I may please you. Create in me a willingness to follow you only.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
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.
Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere.”49 “But why did you need to search?” he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Lord God my Father,
Thank you for loving me without condition, help me to believe without doubt. Allow my faith to overwhelm fear and live only in your glory. Open my eyes to see your signs which are all around me and not panic in my struggles.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God’s eyes
But now, since you didn’t believe what I said, you will be silent and unable to speak until the child is born. For my words will certainly be fulfilled at the proper time.”
Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.”
You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”
We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear,75in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live.
Lord God my Father,
Shape my heart to your desire, allow me to believe in faith, not proof. Make me your servant and give me confidence in serving you only.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“Think of it! Animals that are stolen and crippled and sick are being presented as offerings! Should I accept from you such offerings as these?” asks the Lord.
You have wearied him by saying that all who do evil are good in the Lord’s sight, and he is pleased with them. You have wearied him by asking, “Where is the God of justice?”
Then those who feared the Lord spoke with each other, and the Lord listened to what they said. In his presence, a scroll of remembrance was written to record the names of those who feared him and always thought about the honor of his name.
Lord God my Father,
Help me to identify where my heart is not rite with you. Remove my greed that keeps me from trusting you completely. Your plan is perfect, yet I ponder it and change it to suit me. Continue to reveal to me the struggles I have with you.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
all outstanding men.
God had given the people cause for great joy.
Instead, they hired Balaam to curse them, though our God turned the curse into a blessing.
I immediately confronted the leaders and demanded, “Why has the Temple of God been neglected?”
Lord God my Father,
Make me outstanding, give me protection over deceit and keep me in your will.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen