Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (ESV)

God, we know that you are always with us and our strength is found in you.

Jesus said: And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. (ESV)

Jesus, we know that you give generously to us. All we have to do is ask you to be the Lord of our lives and you will open the door for us.

for he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to the end. He delivers and rescues; he works signs and wonders in heaven and on earth, he who has saved Daniel from the power of the lions. (ESV)

Lord, We are so grateful that you have saved us and we praise you because your kingdom endures forever.

Jesus said: Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (ESV)

Jesus, thank you for standing at our door and calling to us. We invite you in to our home and our hearts to join us in this meal. Amen

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. (ESV)

God, fill our hearts with your love so that our words are always pleasing to you. Amen

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (ESV)

Thank you Lord for bringing us your word and your truth that sets us free. Amen