Scripture – Matthew 18:28-29 29 “But that same slave, as he went out, came upon one of his fellow slaves who owed him a hundred denarii, and seizing him by the throat he said, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 Then his fellow slave fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I

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Scripture – Matthew 18:26-27 26 “So the slave fell on his knees before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the lord of that slave released him and forgave him the debt.” Prayer Focus: The slave begs for mercy, and immediately the lord

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Scripture – Matthew 18:24-25 – 24 “When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him, 25 and, as he could not pay, the lord ordered him to be sold, together with his wife and children and all his possessions and payment to be made.”  Prayer Focus: The slave owed great debt. 

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Scripture – Matthew 18:23 “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.” Prayer Focus: Jesus is speaking to the disciples here. In the verses before this section, Peter has just asked how often one must forgive someone who has sinned against him.

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Scripture – Matthew 13:45-56 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Prayer Focus: In a similar way, the kingdom is now like the merchant in search of fine

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Scripture – Matthew 13:44 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and reburied; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Prayer Focus: We reach this week’s parables and the first is a treasure hidden in a field.

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Scripture – Psalm 119:126 126 It is time for the Lord to act,for your law has been broken. Prayer Focus: One of the functions of the law is to indicate when wrongdoing has happened. It is time for the Lord to act. It is time for intervention. Pray that God might come down and that

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Scripture – Psalm 119:124-125 124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,and teach me your statutes. 125 I am your servant; give me understanding,so that I may know your decrees. Prayer Focus: You might remember that earlier this week we read verses where the psalmist claimed to have “done what is right and

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Scripture – Psalm 119:123  123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation      and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.  Prayer Focus: Waiting can be so hard. Especially when we are waiting for something wonderful like salvation or the fulfillment of God’s righteous promise.  Pray as you wait today. Pray for patience, endurance, and

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Scripture – Psalm 119:121-122  121 I have done what is just and right;      do not leave me to my oppressors.  122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;      do not let the godless oppress me.  Prayer Focus: Oftentimes we think that we can secure our own well-being if we do what is just and right. As long

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