Faithful God,
In this time and season it seems like everything is changing very quickly. Even as things change, create new faith in us so we can do what you need us to in your Kingdom. Help us to maintain our rootedness in you and not let perceived rejection keep us from moving forward into your plan for us. May we always stay amazed at who you are and what you do. Give us faith to remove the obstacles in our lives – especially our wealth – so we can trust you more deeply. May we have the faith of the first disciples to preach repentance, drive out demons, and anoint the sick with oil so they are healed. We know that this may seem impossible, but with you all things are possible. Cultivate a climate of faith for healing and miracles. May all who eat from the spiritual loaves and fish you provide be satisfied; may all who touch the edge of your spiritual cloak be healed. May we have the faith to call the opening of ears into reality so your Word can be heard. Give us faith for healings, miracles, provision, conversions, and signs and wonders in this rapidly changing time we live in. And use our faith to further your Kingdom and give glory to the Lord! In Christ’s name and under the empowerment of the Holy Spirit we pray, Amen.
When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed….4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith. Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits…They went out and preached that people should repent. 13 They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.(Luke 6:2, 6, 7, 12 NIV)
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 They all ate and were satisfied, 43 and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. 44 The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand. (Mark 6:41-44 NIV)
As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus.55 They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56 And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed. (Mark 6:54-56 NIV)
33 After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). 35 At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly. (Mark 7:33-35 NIV)
13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them. (Mark 10:13-16 NIV)
Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the richto enter the kingdom of God!”
24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?”
27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” (Mark 10: 23-27 NIV)
52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. (Mark 10:52 NIV)
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