August 13, 2026

“But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.”

Ephesians 4:15

Dear Heavenly Father,

I praise You and remain in awe of You and Your creation and the insidious battle of good and evil in the heavenly places that affects us all.

Father God, use me as a truth teller and as importantly, guide me to do it in love through the Holy Spirit, growing me and others into the likeness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Chris; enabling others to follow their Lord by denying their self, carrying their cross in order to crucify their former self, living a new life in Christ, following Him where He leads, all in, with a heart that is burning.

Thank You for the plan You have for our lives, much bigger than our own dreams, and how You knit it together perfectly, in perfect timing, if we get out of the way, allow You to do Your work, and move when You want us to move.

Father God, send messengers, angels, and prophets when we get off track or have cloudy vision; get us unstuck.

Open and close doors to make straight our path, leading us to people we need and to people who need us.

Allow us to bear much fruit as we trust in You, empowering the team You give us to powerfully share the good news of the early church to the world and the love, joy, and peace they experienced because of the deep love Jesus had for them and that love that continues today for the body and grows as it should, when the body is united and working together without cancer, injury, affliction, and division.

Father God, as Jesus our Lord prayed, please make us one, as You and He are one, so that all will believe that Jesus is Your Son and our Savior and Lord.

I ask that the mighty name of Jesus, the truth of His love, the power of His name over the evil spirits, and the devotion of His disciples be amplified.

In Jesus’ name, amen.