Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Reading today’s gospel, this word jumps off of the page
at me:
“Hypocrites!” Luke
13:15
This was a reprimand from Jesus. Wow, that is a prickly word to digest! It forces one to self-reflect (especially after
immediate self-denial! While we intend to do right and lead a Christ-centered
life, if we don’t execute on it, where does that leave us?
For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. Romans 7:19
Consider this in the context of marriage.Are
you hypocritical when it comes to your actions and words in your marital
relationship? Other than good intent,
ask yourself how you are doing? What can
you do better? Are you praying to be a better spouse, to be reunited with your
spouse, or to be able to forgive your spouse? Are you praying for the strength
to do so?
Our prayers are united for one another, and for all of those
for whom you pray, for perhaps it is not
your own marriage you are concerned about.
Lord, bless this group
of warriors and all those they hold in their hearts. Give them the wisdom and fortitude to
persevere in prayer and find peace in hope, for hope does not disappoint. You are
the Good Shepherd; guide us. You are the light of the world; bring us out of
darkness. You are the resurrection and the life; sanctify us. You are the bread
of life; strengthen us in our ability to love. You are the way,
the truth and the life; guide us into perfect union with our spouse, and ultimately You! Amen.
Be strong and take heart, all who hope in the LORD. Psalm 31:25
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Praying is the path to all that is good. Pass it on!
