A Scripture and a Prayer: “Don’t Be Ashamed”

“For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” (Mark 8:38)

Prayer:

Jesus, we come before You this morning and pray that we may be found faithful in our belief that You are indeed the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God, our Savior and Lord. No matter what may come, whatever the trials and tribulations may be, give to us the strength and courage not to deny You, but rather help us to deny our own self wants and desires. Help us to take up Your cross and follow You, which means to be willing to be treated as You were, and even willing to die for You, as You willingly died for us. May we keep the words of the Apostle Paul always before us and as a part of us, who said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes.” Therefore Jesus, I humbly ask this in Your precious name. AMEN