Devotionals

Intro: In our passage today, Luke reminds us there is nothing Jesus cannot heal and restore, because he is the Voice of Supreme authority. Not only does Jesus preach the Word of Truth—gospel—with power, but he demonstrates his authority over anything that causes problems or harm to his human creation. Think about that reality for a minute, because our spiritual understanding of the Truth can influence our attitudes and everything we face in life. Never forget, Jesus is full of compassion toward us and our faith in his salvation pleases him.

If we believe and know the Living Word of God abides in us and is always presence to help in times of suffering, as well as celebrate with us in times of blessing, why do we ever become fearfully unsettled by what’s going on in the world? Our greatest challenge is to stay calm, call upon the Lord for salvation, listen for the Spirit to guide us, and use faith to bring what is invisible into the realm of the visible, isn’t it? Believers NEVER face anything at any time when God is absent. He never leaves us or forsakes us (Heb 13:5). Jesus is the Truth and he teaches his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth…and be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Mat 28:18-20). Every day is an opportunity to influence others with the Good News of life with the Lord. Whether we face suffering or blessing, it is Jesus who holds us and sustains us.

The Gospels are such a blessing, because they reveal the power and authority of God to take on anything the world brings to oppose believers. Luke is a doctor, so in his gospel we know he writes about legitimate physical infirmities Jesus healed by His Word/Voice. Certainly, Jesus has authority over physical, emotional, and spiritual sickness. As well, Jesus has authority over nature, Satan, and the forces of evil. There is nothing that escapes the reach of Jesus for salvation and restoration. Rest in the Truth, today!

Luke 4:38-41 NLT Jesus Heals Many People
38 After leaving the synagogue that day, Jesus went to Simon’s home, where he found Simon’s mother-in-law very sick with a high fever. “Please heal her,” everyone begged. 39 Standing at her bedside, he rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and prepared a meal for them.

40 As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his hand healed every one. 41 Many were possessed by demons; and the demons came out at his command, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But because they knew he was the Messiah, he rebuked them and refused to let them speak.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for being every aspect of my salvation for eternity and for life on earth. Help me to stay focused on your sufficiency, today. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Intro: In our passage today, Paul is explaining why he wrote the letter to the church at Corinth; he wants these early believers to embrace what it means in practical terms to be a covenant people under the holy rule of God. Many of these new Christians are simply taking care of themselves and their own needs; however, this is the world’s way. Paul instructs these Corinthian believers to care deeply about the needs of their brothers and sisters in the faith who are suffering. Faith works through love; love is what drives faith and believers are to be growing in the fruit of faithfulness (Gal 5:6; 5:22-23). So, Paul corrects them about their worldly love walk. He wants his correction to turn them toward Jesus and his abundant resource of sacrificial love, but Paul knows it could work the opposite. Praise God, these Corinthian believers take Paul’s rebuke, repent, and humbly turned toward God’s standard of holy love.

Believers are not detached from one another; we are one in Christ’s Body. While the world is busy trying to divide and isolate people, God is working in the Spirit to hold people in unity and bring them together through reconciliation in order to provide loving care. We can all succeed if we stay the course together. Right now many people in the body of Christ are suffering in some way. How are we affected knowing our brothers and sisters are struggling? Are we present in their lives to be Christ’s hand of love?

2 Corinthians 7:8-9 (VOICE)
8 I knew you would be upset with my last letter, but I do not regret sending it. If there were times I did have second thoughts, it was because I could see that the letter did hurt you, even if only for a while. 9 Now I am glad—not because it caused you grief but because you were moved to make a permanent change [repent] that can happen only with the realization that your actions have gone against God—I’m glad to know you suffered no long-term loss because of what we did.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for this wake up call to practice deep and devoted love. May we go deeper in love with you, as well as reach out to love our brothers and sisters in practical and loving ways. Our covenant is with you and one another as members of your family. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

January 24, 2022

Hi friends! This is Jen Auer, Pastor Mary Haley’s Assistant. As many of you know, I have the privilege of writing the Monday devotionals. My name is typically at the bottom, but since I will be sharing an important part of my testimony in this devotional, as it directly connects with today’s date and passage, I thought it would be good to let you know, on the frontend, it’s “me” who is sharing.

Six years ago, today, our family learned that my 27-year-old cousin, Christopher Acerbo, went Home to Jesus. My Aunt Maria and Uncle Jack’s home was immediately filled with tons of our family and Chris’ friends as the news of their son’s loss was quickly received. There was easily over 100 people at their home, and I will never forget the moment our family’s Pastor came and spoke. Her name was “Pastor Mary Haley”, and I didn’t know her at the time. Why? Well, because at that time I didn’t consider myself “a person of faith”. So, as the Pastor spoke, I was standing directly behind her. She told all of us, “I don’t believe in religion, I believe in a relationship; one that is about love, and His Name is Jesus. If you want to know about true love, not this world’s temporal love, come and see me and we can talk.” I didn’t realize at that moment that the Spirit of Christ was moving within me…that revelation would come later, but I did go and meet with that Pastor the day after my cousin’s service.

Everything is fleeting in this physical life, and six years ago it seemed to me that there was nothing to hold on to with certitude. However, God used the most painful experience to gain my attention, and He spoke about His Eternal Love through the most unlikely person at that time in my life, a “Pastor”. Friends, although everything is fleeting in this physical life, we don’t live for this earthly life, we live for Eternal Life; and I cannot stop thanking the Lord for opening my spiritual eyes to grow with Him in understanding this Truth which He has for my life, and He has for your life. I can honestly tell you now that the enemy, who controls the ways of this world, wanted to keep me from knowing Jesus; because he knows that Jesus is the One perfect thing for our lives in this imperfect world, so he will stop at nothing to keep us from knowing Jesus.

In the seven verses of today’s Psalm, we are reminded that the Lord (Who is the Word) is Eternal, He is faithful, all of creation serves Him, happiness is found in knowing Him, He gives new life, and only His Word in this life is the One perfect, true, and eternal thing. Those who want to argue the Word don’t study it, they don’t live in and by it each day, and unfortunately, they don’t know Jesus (the Word of Life).

Friends, if you don’t know Jesus, or you have stepped away from Him, or you are thinking of stepping away, please pray and ask Him to allow the Holy Spirit to fill your mind and heart as you read today’s passage. Ask Jesus to open your spiritual eyes and ears so that you can see and hear what it is that He has for you. Jesus wants to guide you to understand how to live, He wants to hold you through the trials and valleys of this life, He wants to be your happiness and joy overflowing, and He wants to keep you sane in this insane world.

Psalm 119:89-96 (CEV)

89 Our Lord, you are eternal!
Your word will last as long
as the heavens.[a]
90 You remain faithful
in every generation,
and the earth you created
will keep standing firm.
91 All things are your servants,
and the laws you made
are still in effect today.
92 If I had not found happiness
in obeying your Law,
I would have died in misery.
93 I won’t ever forget
your teachings,
because you give me new life
by following them.
94 I belong to you,
and I have respected your laws,
so keep me safe.
95 Brutal enemies are waiting
to ambush and destroy me,
but I obey your rules.
96 Nothing is completely perfect,
except your teachings.

Prayer: Jesus, Thank You for giving me new life in You. I am truly happy. Please continue to allow my spiritual eyes and ears to remain open to the things that You need me to see and hear. I belong to You, Lord Jesus, and Your Word is permanently etched within my heart. Help me to grow each day in Your Word and guide me to bring Your love to others. I ask all of this in Your Precious and Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.

Intro: As a believer, I want you to pause and think about how God created and fashioned you, as well as the spiritual gifts he poured within you. These gifts are valuable and important not only for your life but for the lives of others around you, because we belong to one another in Christ. I have certain gifts that perhaps you do not, so as I present myself to God to be used in excellence for the betterment of others, God sees that as my worship—oneness in Spirit and Truth—and the lives of others can be touched by the gospel of love through me. You have gifts that I may not, so as you present yourself to God to be used in excellence for the betterment of others, God sees that as your worship and the lives of others around you can be touched, as well. As all believers take up this call and mindset—moving in synchronicity with the Spirit of Truth—I believe the struggles that have held people back from receiving Christ will be released by the anointing so that healing can sweep across the land. Worshipers will be multiplied in abundance. Don’t look for a special occasion, my friends, because this spreading of the gospel all takes place as we live our regular daily lives in Christ. “And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him” (Acts 10:38).

In our passage today, the Apostle Paul wants us to know this personal sacrifice—worship—is necessary to the building up of Christ’s Body. The unredeemed world is nauseatingly narcissistic at its core, so if you copy that pattern you will only be concerned about yourself; certainly, this is not reflective of Christ. However, when we invite the Spirit to come and use us, we can no longer see things as they benefit us individually. We are drawn by the Spirit to sacrifice our wills for God’s will in order to heal the people around us. It is not that you are unimportant to God, because you most certainly are important and essential to the gospel. In fact, you are precious to God; his sacrifice—worship—was to die for you so you could live for him. The world desperately needs healing and if we are willing to be faithful to the spiritual gifts we have been given in order to live the gospel, we can influence others in Christ’s love and power. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father” (John 14:12).

Romans 12:1-8 A Living Sacrifice to God
12 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him [spiritual worship]. 2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

3 Because of the privilege and authority [grace] God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us [standard of our God-given faith]. 4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.

6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. 8 If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

Prayer: Lord, may you always be the standard of faith I use to live a life of worship. May I be willing to sacrifice my will, because there are always many hurting people waiting to meet the Healer. Continue to transform my thinking. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Intro: I really do not know anyone who enjoys being controlled by another human being(s). We might put up with it for a while, but dealing with controlling personalities gets old very quickly. It is suffocating to our need for the secure freedoms Jesus died to provide us. As believers, we have been set free from sin and death, SO that we can live each day being led by the Spirit of liberty and truth. There’s something repulsive about others trying to control us through pressure and force when Jesus has set us free by the Truth of his love, right? Many times we feel the battle for control coming from the world outside of us; however, how do we respond when we realize a battle for control is actually raging within us?

In our passage today, the Apostle Paul writes in his letter to the Romans about this very thing. As believers we serve God—the Lord wants to be at the center of our lives. We live by faith to please him rather than by gratifying our flesh or by struggling to obey a set of rules (Heb 11:6). We love and serve Christ from renewed hearts and minds that are filled with the love of God. We are confident the Holy Spirit is helping us live in agreement with God, so when we feel that fight for control on the inside, our flesh that wants gratification may be fighting the Spirit for control (Gal 5:17). It is the work of the Spirit to make us more and more like Jesus on the inside, but as that process is going on we realize we are losing control of certain areas of our lives and we may be tempted to resist it.

Please don’t fight the work of the Spirit within you. Honor the Spirit who was sent to help each of us produce righteous fruit for the glory of God (Gal 5:25). As we surrender spiritual control to the Holy Spirit, we can live these new lives in great power. If you feel an inner battle, pause, pray, and permit Christ to have his way; this is living a new way in the Spirit.

Romans 7:5-6
5 When we were merely living natural lives [before we came to know Christ], the law, through defining sin, actually awakened sinful desires within us, which resulted in bearing the fruit of death. 6 But now that we have been fully released from the power of the law, we are dead to what once controlled us. And our lives are no longer motivated by the obsolete way of following the written code, so that now we may serve God by living in the freshness of a new life in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Lord, when I feel like I have an inner battle for control, help me to focus on Jesus. Bowing my flesh to the work of the Spirit takes faith, but you have given me grace for the journey. Thank you for your great love and provision. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Intro: The other day I ripped a sizable hole in a pair of my favorite shorts. I was in a hurry (“Of course you were, Mary!”) and the pocket on my shorts got caught on a cupboard knob. My “hang up” caused me to reel backwards, but it was too late! I know the shorts are old, but they are so comfy. Sigh…I can try to use new fabric to patch the hole, but I don’t think the mend will hold and it certainly will not match. These shorts are the oldest in my closet; they have survived hundreds of wears and washings. My dilemma reminds me of one of Jesus’ teachings about old garments. It reminds me of the expanding work of the Spirit in my life of which I am so very grateful.

In our passage today, Jesus is questioned about why his disciples are feasting rather than fasting like many others. Jesus uses a parable to try to explain that his disciples are feasting (expanding) because he is with them. They will fast when he is gone. Yet, the Pharisees still question the purity of Jesus and his disciples’ hearts. So Jesus shares an illustration with the hope they will understand. Sadly, the Pharisees are too steeped in tradition to absorb the life lesson; they prefer the old ways instead of embracing new faith in the vibrant god-life of Christ.

For the believer, Jesus came so his righteousness could be our new garment. He covers our sin like the Lord covered Adam and Eve in the garden. Now, we need new righteous lifestyles to reveal the divine nature within us; to make room for the expanding life of the Spirit among us. The old garments (our lives filled with self-righteousness) cannot hold the new wine of the Spirit. Jesus brings a life-changing message and we need to be able to hold the glory and live in eternal life. The Spirit brings dunamis (Greek: the power of God). We need the new garments of Christ that will stretch and expand, my friends!

Luke 5:33-39 TPT A Question about Fasting
33 Jesus’ critics questioned him. “John the prophet is known for leading his disciples to fast often and pray. As the religious leaders of the land, we do the same. Why do you and your disciples spend most of your time feasting at banquets?”

34 Jesus replied, “Should you make the sons of the bridal chamber fast while celebrating with the Bridegroom? 35 But when the Bridegroom is taken away from them, then you will see them fasting.”
36 And he gave them this illustration: “No one rips up a new garment to make patches for an old, worn-out one. If you tear up the new to make a patch for the old, it would not match the old garment. 37 And who pours new wine into an old wineskin? If someone did, the old wineskin would burst and the new wine would be lost. 38 New wine must always be poured into new wineskins. 39 Yet you say, ‘The old ways are better,’ and you refuse to even taste the new wine that I bring.”

Prayer: Lord, I know you cannot be contained in our rigid thoughts and traditions. Help us to accept these new lives you bring; new ways, new approaches, and even new ministries that are fresh in the Spirit. Help us as your children to remain pliable and willing to grow. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

January 18, 2022

Intro: The Apostle Paul established the church in Corinth and because he wrote so many letters to them, we know more about this church [ekklesia—assembly of God’s believers] than any other church in the New Testament. This assembly of believers wanted to be influential for God in their city, but Corinth was morally corrupt—sexually out of control—and the city seemed to have more power and influence over the believers who were losing the morality battle with their own lives. They were not focused on the peace of God or the fellowship of Christ; they were focused on themselves.

Paul’s letters were sent to correct these believers as they struggled with morality problems, doctrinal problems, church government problems, spiritual gift misunderstandings, authority problems, etc. The church has problems and they need answers, so Paul calls them to unity—every believer making Jesus the Lord of his or her life. Then, Paul builds them up by focusing on their strengths as he corrects and confronts each problem with truth. He loves them into right attitudes with one another, as well as stirs the desire within them to put on the mind of Christ. Paul spiritually guides the believers in Corinth to get their eyes off from themselves and on to Christ.

Who or what will capture your focus, today? Whatever dominates your attention will seek to control you. It you are dealing with problems, please give each one to Jesus. By trusting him with those problems—things you probably cannot control anyway—you are learning to make him Lord of all.

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 (VOICE)
3 I pray that God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, will shower you with grace and peace.

4 I am continuously thanking my God for you when I think about the grace God has offered you in Jesus the Anointed. 5 In this grace, God is enriching every aspect of your lives by gifting you with the right words to say and everything you need to know. 6 In this way, your life story confirms the life story of the Anointed One, 7 so you are not ill-equipped or slighted on any necessary gifts as you patiently anticipate the day when our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, is revealed. 8 Until that final day, He will preserve you; and on that day, He will consider you faultless. 9 Count on this: God is faithful and in His faithfulness called you out into an intimate relationship with His Son, our Lord Jesus the Anointed.

Prayer: Lord, so many things in the lives of your children could be different if we would just keep our gaze upon you. Help us, Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name.

January 17, 2022

When you think about “honor” is it something you seek to give or is it something you seek to get? Our understanding and belief of honor will shape our actions and words in all circumstances and in every relationship. So, it’s important for us to know that the world wants us to seek to get honor, while God wants us to seek to give honor. Let’s look at a few differences before we dive into today’s message from the Apostle Paul, because honor is at the core of his lesson for us, and we must seek to give it all of the time.

It is getting clearer to see that our world lacks a sense of true honor. Just the dialogue that is exchanged through technology, each and every day, is completely dishonoring. We see evil is repaid with evil, there is a great deal of unrest, and much pride stands in the way of real love. Our culture demands to be honored, yet most people who live for the world cannot clearly define honor; it is most often conditionally or personally defined. Those of the world will always make it about themselves, or there will most certainly be a condition attached. That is the reason the world seeks to divide and isolate. The world wants us to think about ourselves…it’s all about “self-care, self-love, self-help, self-improvement, etc.”, and anyone who doesn’t think like you must be set behind a boundary. Friends, when we are only thinking about ourselves, we begin to believe that we deserve to be honored. That isn’t what Jesus did or taught.

Jesus came to honor the Father, and it is in that place of honor and glory (kabod) that He selflessly gave His life for us. He calls us to honor and love Father the same, and then to honor and love one another as He loves us. To give honor and to live honorably, we need God’s wisdom and Truth to guide us daily. He calls us to give honor by loving each other with genuine affection, and by taking delight in honoring each other. In this place, with God’s wisdom guiding us, we can be patient with each other, we can pray for one another, we can bless those who persecute us, and we can live in harmony…all while seeking to give honor to the Father and to ALL of His Creation.

Romans 12:9-18 (NLT)

9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection,[a] and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.[b] 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

Prayer: Jesus, Thank You for setting the example of how we are to honor the Father and one another. Help us to seek for moments, each day, to genuinely love one another. Please forgive us when we allow our pride to get in the way of honoring others. Help us to make it more about You and other, and less about ourselves. Grow us up quickly, Lord Jesus. I ask all of this in Your Precious and Holy Name, Jesus. Amen.

Written by: Jennifer Auer, Pastor Mary Haley’s Assistant

Intro: Sometimes, as human beings, we get fixated on the shortcomings of other people in our lives. We can spend more time staring at the negatives than the positives in others. It would be amazing if we could be perfectly faithful to God and loving to everyone around us, but without the help of the Holy Spirit we are a sinful people with a selfish nature. Most of the time we have expectations for others that we cannot live up to ourselves. We need to learn more from Christ about mercy, because mercy is characteristic of life in the Kingdom. Refusing to give other people mercy is a sign of unbelief and rejection of God. So, be generous with mercy—forgiveness, compassion, and kindness.

In our passage today, David writes about the faithfulness of God and his focus is perfectly fixed on the amazing character of our God. There has been nor will there ever be any human being that can match the faithfulness of God to love his children. God pours out love, grace, and mercy on his children every moment. He wants to help us emulate his character in order to reflect his glory. I believe most of the time we expect people to give us what only God can provide. We must remember to extend mercy to those around us and realize the fountain of God’s love is there to satisfy us.

Psalm 36:5-10 NLT
5 
Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens;
    your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.
6 
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
    your justice like the ocean depths.
You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.
7 
    How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
All humanity finds shelter
    in the shadow of your wings.
8 
You feed them from the abundance of your own house,
    letting them drink from your river of delights.
9 
For you are the fountain of life,
    the light by which we see.
10 
Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you;
    give justice to those with honest hearts.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the mercy you continuously extend to me. I need your forgiveness, so I must give mercy and forgiveness to others. Please teach me more each day about kingdom life, because all your children are to be a conduits of your mercy to the world. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Intro: Sorcerers and magicians had a great deal of influence within the history of Israel (idolatry), as well as the days of the early church. They did all kinds of healings, astrological readings and teachings, and they performed “miracles” that amazed many people into believing all these powers came from God; but, they did not. If you remember about King Saul in the Old Testament, he was rejected by the Lord for consulting a diviner and practicing the sin of divination—occultism—trying to gain power, abilities, knowledge apart from Creator God. The practice of divination produces deception in the soul and this causes people to reject the true wisdom of God. Dabbling in divination is poison for mind. Even today people go to fortune-tellers, engage in tarot card readings, and seek mediums to consult the dead, but this is not something believers do because it is NOT harmless. The spirit realm is real and not all angelic beings are holy—don’t open that door!

In our passage for today, Simon is a diviner or sorcerer; he has boasted about his abilities and “his” great power. People had been following Simon, because they thought he might be the Messiah. Then, Philip shows up preaching the Kingdom of God and the crucifixion of the Messiah to bring salvation. The people who had been following Simon decide to turn and follow Jesus; in fact, they asked Philip to baptize them. Even Simon says he believes and is baptized.

News travels as the gospel is expanded, so Peter and John travel from Jerusalem to Samaria to observe the power of the Spirit at work. Up to this point the Holy Spirit had only been poured out for pure Jews. When the apostles arrive and see the work of the Spirit through these Gentiles, they lay their hands on some of these new believers and they receive the Holy Spirit. Simon wants the power of the Spirit, too, but rather than submit himself to the authority of Christ and reject the sin of divination he offers to “buy” the power. Does everything have a price? According to Scripture, the answer is “No!”

Acts 8:18-24 (TPT) 18 When Simon saw how the Holy Spirit was released through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he approached them and offered them money, 19 saying, “I want this power too. I’m willing to pay you for the anointing [authority] that you have, so that I also can lay my hands on everyone to receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 Peter rebuked him and said, “Your money will go with you to destruction! How could you even think that you could purchase God’s supernatural gift with money? 21 You will never have this gift or take part in this ministry [no portion in this faith/word], for your heart is not right with God. 22 Repent this moment for allowing such wickedness to fill you. Plead with the Lord that perhaps he would forgive you the treachery of your heart. 23 For I discern that jealous envy [bitter anger] has poisoned you and binds you as a captive to sin.”

24 Simon begged, “Peter, please pray to God for me. Plead with him so that nothing you just said over me may come to pass!”

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the Truth you continue to pour into your children through your Word. We know we are not to engage in divination. You have offered to give us the wisdom we need; all we need to do is ask. You have given us your Spirit, so we can know the Truth. Continue to minister to our hearts, Father, because as your children we want to take part in your anointed ministry. In Jesus’ name. Amen.