Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness, (Titus 1:1)
Holy Spirit, bring us all to the truth which leads to godliness.
in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, (Titus 1:2)
Father, please help us live and die in the hope of the resurrection and eternal life with you.
but has in due time manifested His word through preaching, which was committed to me according to the commandment of God our Savior; (Titus 1:3)
Jesus, let your word be preached throughout this diocese. Win many to yourself.
To Titus, a true son in our common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (Titus 1:4)
LORD, we pray for all your children who remain steadfast in the faith: grace, mercy and peace from you, LORD. Thank you.
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you (Titus 1:5)
Father, please set things in order in every parish of this diocese. Raise up elders throughout the Episcopal Church who will be faithful to their apostolic call. Bless the visit of the Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts-Schori to this diocese. Give many a heart to pray for her during her visit. Thank you.
Thursday: 37:1-18 * 37:19-42; Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Titus 1:1-16; John 1:29-34
Friday: 95 & 31 * 35; Deuteronomy 7:12-16; Titus 2:1-15; John 1:35-42
Notes from the Front Line
***** The Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts-Schori will be accompanied on her visit to this diocese by her public relations person, Neva Rae Fox. Please pray that their visit will be blessed and anointed by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit.
Albany Intercessor
