Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.
“The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
Lord God my Father,
Help me to embrace you completely and be strong against the power of evil. Help me to allow only your spirit to live in me as you desire.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.”
20They replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in three days?” 21But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said.
Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.12I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?
God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
Lord God my Father,
Help me to hear from your perspective so I may understand without having to ponder. Allow my spirit with your influence to guide me this day and share it in ways to encourage others to seek you as well. Help me to know without having to understand, your will and delight.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Jesus called them, 22and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
“Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”
13Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,”he said. “Be clean!”
Lord God my Father,
Help me to act immediately when you call me and keep me from temptation. When you ask me to do something, help me to not delay so the harvest is great. Lord God, make me clean.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
Lord God my Father,
Cause me to be faithful to you in all areas of my life. Bless me with understanding as you designed it and allow me to share you well with others.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Lord God my Father,
I am your servant, give me the heart of Mary to be obedient and believe without doubt. Help me to see as you do.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
Because the hand of the Lord my God was on me, I took courage and gathered leaders from Israel to go up with me.
So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.
Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”
Now honor the Lord, the God of your ancestors, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples around you and from your foreign wives.”
12The whole assembly responded with a loud voice: “You are right! We must do as you say.
Lord God my Father,
Rest on me and give me inspiration and courage to carry you well. Give me a focus on you that gives me strength over my weakness. Help me to surround myself with Godly men who will lift me and make me accountable. Give me a single desire to honor you and do your will.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
And many people of other nationalities became Jews because fear of the Jews had seized them.
Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews.
Lord God my Father,
Cause us, your people, the people of America to come together under your authority and unite in worship of you. Make us bold with our faith and delight of your presence so others who do not know you may seek you. Bless our actions and protect our thoughts.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.”
Lord God my Father,
Give me boldness to do your will even when it infringes on the ways of the world.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
I will strengthen them in the Lord and in his name they will live securely,” declares the Lord.
Lord God my Father,
Give me your heart and strength to wear it well. Allow your delight to illuminate me to the point that darkness has no place to hide.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen
“This is the curse that is going out over the whole land; for according to what it says on one side, every thief will be banished, and according to what it says on the other, everyone who swears falsely will be banished.
Those who are far away will come and help to build the temple of the Lord, and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the Lord your God.”
These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; 17do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord.
Lord God my Father,
Protect your people and drive out the darkness woven into this country. Restore the heart of the people to your design and separate evil from good. Allow Truth to be the guide that moves us forward under your authority.
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen