Scripture “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” —Matthew 9:36 (NKJV) “Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering” —Colossians 3:12 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus was moved with compassion when… Read More »
Day 36 – Prayer to Be a Faithful Witness
Scripture “22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” —Acts 1:8 (NKJV) “4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.” —Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Reflection Jesus calls… Read More »
Day 25 – Prayer for Healing
Scripture “Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.” —Isaiah 53:4–5 (NKJV) “16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who… Read More »
Day 15 – Prayer for Spiritual Hunger
Scripture “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” —Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) Reflection Hunger is one of the most basic human desires. We know what it is to crave food, to feel empty, and to need nourishment. Jesus uses that same image to speak about our spiritual lives. He says, “Blessed are… Read More »
God with Us: Celebrating the Miracle of the Incarnation
“[Mary] will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will… Read More »