The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (Mark 1: 1)
Holy Spirit, please help us daily begin with the truth and power of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.” “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make his paths straight.’” (Mark 1:2-3)
Holy Father, send forth witnesses in our day who will prepare the way for Jesus to come into people’s hearts. Thank you for those witnesses that did that for me.
John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. (Mark 1:4)
Jesus, help us hear and respond to your call to repentance and new life in you.
Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins. (Mark 1:5)
Jesus, bring forth your people in response to the gospel message. Let there be a mass movement of your people in the Diocese of Albany in response to the gospel message.
Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. (Mark 1:6)
Holy Spirit, let your witnesses be a sign to us of your power to transform lives. John came clothed in humility; yet people recognized the power of your work in him. Give us such recognition of those you send among us.
And he preached, saying, “There comes one after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose.” (Mark 1:7)
Father, help your witnesses point to Jesus as John did.
“I indeed baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” (Mark 1:8 )
Jesus, baptize us with the fire of your Holy Spirit. Set our hearts on fire with the power of the gospel message. Burn away everything that hinders us from sharing the good news of your cross and resurrection. Thank you.
A word received: Pray for those who have never known a father’s love that they will come to know my father’s love for them.
Sunday: 148, 149, 150 * 114, 115; Amos 6:1-14: 1 Thess. 5:1-12: Luke 1:57-68
HC: 85 or 85:7-13; Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-15a,18; Mark 1:1-8
Monday: 25 * 9, 15; Amos 7:1-9: Rev. 1:1-8: Matt. 22:23-33
Notes from the Front Line
***** Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2011
From: Nigel Mumford
Subject: Daily quote…
When stressed, depressed, oppressed, or repressed, say the name Jesus. Say His name over and over… and over. He will calm the storm, He is good at that!
Albany Intercessor
