For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.

Jesus, help us to serve you and to do what is pleasing to you so that your name will be glorified. Amen

he raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will. (ESV)

Jesus, help us to be people after your heart like king David, whose greatest desire is to do your will. Amen

Rejoice not over me, O my enemy, when I fall, I shall rise, when I sit in darkness, the LORD will be a light to me. (ESV)

Jesus, we know that the enemy has no power over those who put their faith in you. You will be our light in the darkness and you will lift us up when we fall. Amen.

if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work. (ESV)

Jesus, cleanse us from anything that does not honor you. Set us apart so that we can do your will for your glory and your kingdom. Amen

Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb, even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear, I will carry and will save. (ESV)

Thank You Jesus for walking with us. You will carry us and you will save us. Amen

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. (ESV)

Father, We thank you for your protection on our family, our home and our community because we put our trust in you. Amen