Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV)

Lord, help us to do what you ask us to in your word so that we will truly know you. Amen

when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.  Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (ESV)

Lord Jesus, thank you for lifting the veil in front of our eyes so that we have the freedom that your Spirit brings. Amen

Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven (ESV)

Jesus, we thank you for this word that reminds us that we should not judge or condemn others but rather that we are to forgive as you have forgiven us. Amen

you will seek the Lord your God and you will find him, if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul. (ESV)

God, today let us seek you with everything that we are and we know that you will be there for us. Amen

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (ESV)

Jesus, we rejoice because of all that you have done for us and may our lives be a continuous prayer of thanks to you. Amen

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (ESV)

Lord help us to live lives that give honor to you and to always do what is right in your eyes. Amen