” If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it. 

“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose

“Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan!  You are a stumbling block to me;

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.  Be completely humble and gentle;

“I am the vine; you are the branches.  If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit;

“Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, …

“He said to them, “How foolish you are, …

We begin our prayer time in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. + Amen.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23