For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. (ESV)

Jesus, we ask for your power to break down any strongholds in our lives and the lives of those around us so that all of us will know you more. Amen

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. (ESV)

God, we are grateful that you hear us whenever we call on you. Help us to seek you with all of our heart, Amen

Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling.  But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. (ESV)

Lord, help us to see others in your light so we will never walk in darkness. Amen

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (ESV)

Jesus, we do not fear the trials of this life because we know that you will use them to strengthen our faith in you. Our joy will then grow because it does not come from our circumstances but only from our relationship with you. Amen

And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul (ESV)

God, when you were speaking to the Israelites through Moses, we know that you were also speaking to us. Help us to walk with you, to love you and to serve you for all of our days. Amen

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (ESV)

Lord, you know all of our thoughts and intentions and we ask that you would fill our hearts today with the truth of your word. Amen

For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor? Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid? For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (ESV)

God, everything we have is from you and everything we do is for you and your glory. Amen

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. (ESV)

Lord, we can be strong and courageous because our strength comes from you. Thank you for always being with us and never leaving us. Amen

Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls. (ESV)

Jesus, even though we cannot see you, we believe in you because you have given us the joy that only comes from having faith in you. Amen

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (ESV)

Jesus, thank you for the gift of salvation. Even though we did not earn it, you have given it to all who put their faith in you. Amen

may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord! (ESV)

Father, because of your salvation, we will rejoice, because of your greatness, we will be glad and because of your love, we will seek you all of our days. Amen

the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (ESV)

Lord, help us to be so filled with your Holy Spirit that our lives will bear the fruit that comes from doing your will. Amen

let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious. (ESV)

Lord, we will reflect your beauty because your Spirit is alive in us. Amen

Jesus said: if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (ESV)

Jesus, we can rejoice because you have set us free! Amen

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. (ESV)

Jesus, you are the light of the world. We will rise and show your glory. Amen

Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created. (ESV)

Jesus, you are the glorious Son of God who has dominion over all of creation and we will honor and praise your holy name. Amen

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. (ESV)

Jesus, we know that we are one body with our brothers and sisters in Christ and your peace will rule in us and we will give thanks to you. Amen

Then he said to them, Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (ESV)

God, every day belongs to you and we will be joyful because you have given us your strength. Amen

Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. (ESV)

God, you are the armor that enables us to stand in the face of evil. Help us to remember that our fight is not with people in this world but with the forces of darkness which you have already overcome. Amen

And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe, and they were alarmed. And he said to them, Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you. (ESV)

Jesus, we rejoice today because of your sacrifice and resurrection. We have been set free. Amen