Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, (Luke 8:1)
Jesus, please pass through every city and village of this diocese and cause the preaching of the glad tidings of the kingdom of God to take place. Please bring revival and a deep and lasting move of your Holy Spirit among us. Prepare our hearts for the Diocesan Convention and what you will do there.
and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities–Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons, and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for him from their substance. (Luke 8:2-3)
Lord, we pray for all those women who minister to you through the altar guilds, the Daughters of the King, the Sisters of St. Mary, and in other ways: bless and anoint their ministry and move the hearts of many other women to join them.
And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to him from every city, he spoke by a parable: (Luke 8:4)
Jesus, draw multitudes to yourself and speak to their hearts. Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus. Thank you.
“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” (Luke 8:5-8 )
Father, please give us ears to hear what is being said in this parable. The good seed which has sown among us has often fallen on stony ground where there is no moisture from your Holy Spirit. Other seed is being chocked by the cares and agenda of the world. Yet some seed falls on good soil and yields a huge crop. Help us to be good soil where the seed of your word will produce a fruitful harvest for the kingdom of God. Father, please give us ears to hear what Jesus is saying to us. Thank you.
A word received: Wait for me; do not rush ahead of my word to you. Don’t plow ahead; wait for me. I will guide you step by step if you ask me to do that.
Tuesday: 61, 62; Wisdom 10:1-4(5-12)13-21 or Leviticus 16:20-34; Romans 12:1-21; Luke 8:1-15
Wednesday: 72; Wisdom 13:1-9 or Leviticus 19:1-18; Romans 13:1-14; Luke 8:16-25
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***** Pray for all those attending the Diocesan Convention that they will be good soil and receive God’s word in their hearts.
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