“But the tenant farmers said to one another, ‘Here comes the heir to this estate. Let’s kill him and get the estate for ourselves!’ 8So they grabbed him and murdered him and threw his body out of the vineyard.9“What do you suppose the owner of the vineyard will do?” Jesus asked. 

“give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’22:32 Exod 3:6. So he is the God of the living, not the dead.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me with my perspective, keep my heart as a servant to you ignoring my selfish ways.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“If you trust me, you are trusting not only me, but also God who sent me. 45For when you see me, you are seeing the one who sent me. 46I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.

“I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don’t doubt, you can do things like this and much more.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to look past this world and have full faith in who you are, open my eyes to your truth and keep me humble with your Truth in my heart. I want the faith I should have.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

“‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given.

Lord God my Father,

Have mercy on me for I am a sinner, restore my thoughts and actions to be under your authority, give me the direction I need to multiply your kingdom I have been trusted with.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good.

“What is impossible for people is possible with God.”

Lord God my Father,

Keep me close so I may not wonder, divide me from my desire and allow your desire to grow in me so I may do your will today.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Father, thank you for hearing me. 42You always hear me, but I said it out loud for the sake of all these people standing here, so that they will believe you sent me.”

One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.

But when the Son of Man18:8 “Son of Man” is a title Jesus used for himself. returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?”

Lord God my Father

Thank you for always hearing and thinking of me, soften my desire to understand Your Love. Help me to keep my thoughts always focused on you, not this world, Give me the faith you designed for me and remove my way from it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light.

“But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”

 “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you!

‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’”

 But Mary stayed in the house. 21Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask.”

Lord God my Father,

Give me a heart that does what it must to honor you, open my mind to expect more than my limits. Give me faith without doubt and humility to give you all credit as I do my duty. Help me to trust in you without doubt.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

“The Father loves me because I sacrifice my life so I may take it back again. 18No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded.”19When he said these things, the people10:19 Greek Jewish people; also in 10:24, 31. were again divided in their opinions about him. 20Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of his mind. Why listen to a man like that?” 21Others said, “This doesn’t sound like a man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

 “I have already told you, and you don’t believe me. The proof is the work I do in my Father’s name. 26But you don’t believe me because you are not my sheep. 27My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me,

Lord God my Father,

Keep my discernment on guard for those who wish to steal your peace in me. Give me your perspective in life’s discussions and help me to represent you well. Protect my faith and lead me into a stronger trust in it.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, 36as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks. 37The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded.

“And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished.

“The gardener answered, ‘Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer.

“I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.”

Lord God my Father,

Give me an attitude of preparation and expectation, I am eager for your return. Focus my thoughts to do you will without delay so I may be your trusted servant. Open my eyes to the sin I am overlooking so I may surrender it to your care.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

For when a strong man is fully armed and guards his palace, his possessions are safe—22until someone even stronger attacks and overpowers him, strips him of his weapons, and carries off his belongings.23“Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.

Jesus replied, “But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice.”

Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Lord God my Father,

May I rely completely on you and your plan, protect me from the deceiver. Give me a heart that is obedient to your calling.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught me. 29And the one who sent me is with me—he has not deserted me. For I always do what pleases him.”

If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me. 43Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear me!

For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe me! 

“My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! 42There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

 if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence.

Lord God my Father,

Continue to reveal my weakness and deliver me to your will above all else. I wish to do your will above my own yet I struggle. protect me from distraction and temptation. Help me to have my priorities where they bring you honor and give me a heart that will not compromise.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen