James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 

Heavenly Father I pray all Your children walk in wisdom, for the days are evil. May we walk circumspectly not as fools, redeeming the time taking advantage of every opportunity to serve and spread the gospel, the good news the world needs to hear. May we not be unwise but understand what Your will is Lord. May Your church not be under the control of alcohol but be filled with the Holy Spirit. We thank You that we have been sealed by Your Spirit at our new birth and now continually filled moment by moment. Father, I pray You pour out Your Spirit today; first to convict people of their sin so they may repent and be born again and secondly to bring a refreshing on Your church to keep us strong and courageous. So, when we are suffering, we know how to pray as the Spirit will give us utterances and comfort. And when we are cheerful, we can sing making melodies that will praise You and encourage others to continue to fight the good fight of faith. May we continue to give thanks in all things, being built up as a spiritual house, a holy priesthood to bring You glory. May we be humble, submitting to one another in reverence to You Almighty God. Amen.

Ephesians 5:15-21, Acts 2:2 and Ephesians 6:19

 

Luke 9:57

Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow You wherever You go."

How many times Lord have I voluntarily said without reservation I will follow You. Now that it's been a while, in my walk with You, I'm even more grateful that Your love keeps no record of my wrongs. My good intentions and zeal have often fallen flat. I pray and seek You Lord about the crossroad I stand at desiring to follow You in the next leg of this journey. There are many opportunities and doors before me, and I desire to do Your will and be the most effective for the advancement of Your kingdom. Jesus, You took the lowly position of a servant and I desire the same but there are so many needs to be filled it is overwhelming. The fields are white and ready, but the laborers are few. I ask Lord for Your extra special blessings on the quiet faithful servants who have served long and hard. Thank You for mounting them up on wings of eagles to soar and not be weary in their well doing. We know that our acts of service are in worship of You and for Your glory, not because we want to earn our salvation for that You have freely given. It is from a heart of gratitude and devotion for the gift You have given that we desire to do Your will and follow You. Strengthen the weak knees and feeble hand that have plowed many a field and sowed many seeds. May we see a bountiful harvest. May many come and follow You Lord Jesus for Your glory, Amen.

1 Corinthians 13, John 4:35-38, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9, Isaiah 35:3-4, Romans 5:15-18 

Micah 3:5

Thus says the LORD concerning the prophets who make my people stray; who chant "Peace" while they chew with their teeth, but prepare war against him who put nothing into their mouths. 

Dear good and gracious God of our fathers and the Lord Jesus Christ all praise be to You. Our Father of compassion and all comfort, we need You now more than ever. The world is rapidly spinning out of control. For far too long the prophets have said peace, but sudden destruction has come upon the earth, there are wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes in various places, strange weather, sickness and food shortages. They have left many unprepared. You have warned us in Your Holy Word to "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits." Father may I be filled with Your power to declare transgressions, revealing sin to those who are deceived thinking their works will save them not seeing they are nothing but filthy rags. There are many in this nation and around the world who abhor justice and pervert equity Father be merciful and reveal their wretchedness before it's too late. May Your children be granted an extra measure of discernment to prepare for what is coming. Father have mercy because from the least of us to the greatest among us we have given in to covetousness, forgive us Lord. We are like sheep without a shepherd going astray. We need Your Holy Spirit to be poured out to return us to order and deliver us from the chaos that swirls around us. May we turn back and love Your name Lord and be Your servants holding fast to Your covenant. Bring us Lord to Your holy mountain and make us joyful in Your house of prayer. May we find peace in Your house of prayer for all nations. Gather us in Lord so we may dwell in safety, protected under the shadow of Your wing. Forgive us Lord we want to say we know not what we are doing but we do. Cleanse us Lord from all our unrighteousness. Be glorified in this hour of history. Amen. 

2 Corinthians 1:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:3, Matthew 24:6-13, Matthew 7:15, Isaiah 64:6, Micah 3, Jeremiah 6:13, Mathew 9:36

Proverbs 27:6

Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

Heavenly Father, I pray to have a teachable spirit for it is better to receive an open rebuke than to be fooled by hidden love. Help me Lord to speak truthfully to those whom I love, and You love even more. May I not conceal my love for them with empty words or cheat others with meaningless philosophies according to the traditions of men, the basic principles of the world that are not according to You. May I consider my words carefully as I heed Your instruction Jesus when You said "That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgement. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shall be condemned." When I was a child, I spoke as a child and thought as a child, but when I became an adult, I put away my childish things. Lord, I pray my words would be like apples of gold in settings of silver fitly spoken when needed. The world screams with empty, distracting and confusing words. Mostly everyone wants their opinions heard but very few truly have what You desire to be said. Lord guard my mouth and may I only speak when the Spirit leads as I do not desire to be a resounding gong or clanging cymbal and lack the love that is needed to heal, restore and encourage others. How I desire Lord to live a quiet life with You, working with my hands and minding my own business. Amen.

Colossians 2:8, Mathew 12:36-37, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Proverbs 25:11, 1 Corinthians 13:1 and 1 Thessalonians 4:11

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Heavenly and Holy Father, I praise You Adonai. The mountains melt like wax at Your presence. The heaven declares Your righteousness and all the people will see Your glory. Let all be put to shame who serve carved images. Who boast in idols. We who love You hate evil! You preserve the souls of Your children, delivering us out of the hands of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous and You put gladness in our hearts. We shall rejoice in You Lord. Giving thanks at the remembrance of Your holy name. May we walk by Your Spirit and not fulfill the lust of our flesh. May Your power restrain us from the things that contradict Your teachings. We thank You Lord Jesus that You correct those whom You love and are gracious to us when we turn from sin not placing on us condemnation. Thank You for Your loving kindness and tender mercies that are new every day, Father grant Your children to continue on as bearer of truth as many think they will not be held accountable or responsible for their wicked deeds. Repentance is a gift, and we ask Lord that You would bless many more so they too can come into Your presence. Amen. 

Psalm 97:5-12 

1 Corninthians 13:3

And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 

Heavenly Father, You have taught us through the love that Jesus poured out on the cross, that it is the love behind the action that gives it value. There has been no greater love than Christ Jesus laying down His life for the salvation of our souls. Father, I confess I do not love well, although I would like to. I often I fall short, forgive me. What is love? It never fails. Love suffers long and is kind, sadly I get impatient in the waiting and can act out in frustration because the change hasn't yet come. Does not envy or behave rudely. Love does not parade itself and is not puffed up. To love is not to think evil and is not provoked. To live life rejoicing in the truth, believing and bearing all things having an enduring hope. The love of Jesus never fails. Help me LORD to continue to put away childish things, maturing in thoughts, and understanding. May I pursue love with a pure heart and motive so others may see You in me. As the days grow darker and the love of many runs cold because wickedness is increasing may I stand firm till the end. Holy Spirit empower me to share the good news that Jesus is the way the truth and life. I will love You, O LORD, my strength. You are my rock, fortress and deliverer the One in whom I will trust. You are worthy to be praised. For You LORD are good and Your steadfast love endures forever, and Your faithfulness to all generations. Amen. 

1 Corinthians 13, Matthew 24:12-14, John 14:6, Psalm 18:1-3 and Psalm 100:5

Matthew 28:17

When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.

Dear Heavenly and Holy Father, doubt is an unwanted foe in the heart of those who believe. yet in many it resides. Thomas who walked with Jesus said, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe." Jesus in His grace allowed Thomas to touch Him and said, "Do not be unbelieving but believing." Paul mentions in the letter to the Corinthians when Jesus appeared to the disciples in Galilee there were five hundred or more with them and some of them doubted. I am humbled and thankful that You opened my heart to believe Jesus is the Messiah, the risen Lord. He has said " Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Jesus' love for Peter was amazing as he denied three times, but Jesus asked him three times to reaffirm his love and recommissioned him. In some ways Father knowing there were doubters when Jesus rose from the dead, helps me to have pity and continue to intercede on the behalf of those around me today that have not seen and are doubting. I pray Lord, You would bless them with the gift of a new heart of flesh and eyes to see You and believe. Do you love Me more than these? Father, I pray I do. To abide in Jesus and He abide in me for His is the vine and I just a branch who can do nothing apart from Him. Thank You Jesus for loving me as the Father has loved You. I thank You that You have told me this so my joy may be complete. I pray to love others the way You have loved me and be willing to lay down my life for them too. I thank You Jesus for no longer calling me servant but calling me friend. I love You Lord Jesus, may all glory and honor be Yours both now and forever. Amen.

1 Corinthains 15:6, John 20:24-29, John 21:15-17 and John 15:1-17