Bible Reading: 2090731

Romans 11-14

 

“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.” Romans 11:6

 

Lord, though I have accepted Thy salvation by grace through faith alone…it seems that when it comes to the way that I live my life daily, I work with the expectation that You will honor the things I do, yet they are for the most part without faith. How then can I expect You will honor the works that I do? I have some tough decisions to make and Lord I pray that I would make them based upon the truth of Thy word and on the faith that through Thy grace, you will use my life for Your honor and glory, no matter the manner in which You use me.

 

“Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” Romans 12:9

 

Lord, I desire to live as this verse states, but I, like Paul seem always  to do that thing which I would not and not do the thing that I would. It is a thorn in my flesh and I am so weary of. Lord forgive the slackness of Thy servant and help me as I attempt to move forward for Thee.

Bible Reading: 2090727

Romans 7-10

 

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.” Romans 8:31-33

 

Lord, thank you for being my advocate! Lord, if it was not for You, my life would not only be in utter ruin but I would be cast into the depths of Hell. Lord, I pray that as I begin to move forward to be more involved in Your ministry, that You would guide me more toward what I ought to do and to be.

 

 

Bible Reading: 2080721

Romans 3-6

 

“Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” Romans 3:20

 

God, I pray that my mind would be filled with Thy word that the knowledge of my sin would be manifest. There are so many things I do that I am not aware of because I am not aware of Thy word. Help me to know You more and to stand when there is no strength to stand.

 

 

Bible Reading: 2080720

Acts 27-Romans 2

 

“For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.” Acts 27:23-25

 

Lord, Paul was truly a man of faith. O’ to be able to stand in the midst of the storm and say with boldness “I believe God.” Help me to have such faith.

 

 

Bible Reading: 20907819

Acts 23-26

 

“King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.”  Acts 26:27-28

 

Lord, my prayer is that I would have the knowledge of the word of God as Paul did so that people like Agrippa would not only be persuaded to be a Christian, but would give their hearts to Thee.

 

 

Bible Reading: 2090706

Acts 19-22

 

“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24

 

Lord, I know that this testimony is anything but my own. I am so easily moved and turned away from the truth of Thy word and the way that Thou hast set before me. All I can ask is Your forgiveness and that You would set me upon the path again.

 

“Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:13

 

O’ God, how little I truly love and trust Thee. This also is a testimony that I cannot claim for my own. My dedication and resolve are small and my heart filled with the things of the world. Truly I am an unprofitable servant and a vessel completely unfit for the Master’s use. Lord, help me and change me.