Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; (Colossians 4:2)
Father, move our hearts to prayer.
Jesus, give us steadfastness and vigilance in prayer.
Holy Spirit, file us with thanksgiving as we pray.
meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, (Colossians 4:3)
Lord God, open the door for all your witnesses so that your word will go forth with power. We pray for all your witnesses who are in prison that they will find your freedom to share the gospel in their circumstances.
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. (Colossians 4:4)
Holy Spirit, please help us all show forth the light of the gospel wherever we are. Give us boldness in speaking your word. Thank you.
A word received: Come to me; turn to me. I AM waiting for you. Turn to me. I AM waiting for my people to return to me. You have only to turn to me. Turn to me; let me guide you through this time. Pray for my people to seek me and my direction for the ordering of their lives and my church.
Monday: 56, 57, [58]; Wisdom 9:1,7-18 or Leviticus 16:1-19; Col. (3:18-4:1)2-18; Luke 7:36-50
Tuesday: 61, 62; Wisdom 10:1-4(5-12)13-21 or Leviticus 16:20-34; Romans 12:1-21; Luke 8:1-15
Notes from the Front Line
***** Pray for all those attending the Diocesan Convention that they will seek God’s direction for the ordering of their lives, their parishes, and this diocese.
Albany Intercessor
