A Scripture and a Prayer: “Jesus’s Desire and Promise”

“Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, what a precious promise You have given, that You will be with us always, that You will never leave us nor forsake us. But within this promise is Your desire for us to always observe and follow Your word and become Your disciples. Therefore, forgive us for not following You, given such a great promise. Forgive us for following what the world says we should be and do, and not following fully Your word, Your commandments. And help us take the gospel out into his lost and dying world who needs desperately the promise of Your presence. And I ask this in Your name Lord Jesus. AMEN