Jesus Prayed…

John 17:9-21 NIV

“My prayer is not for the world, but for those you have given me, because they belong to you. All who are mine belong to you, and you have given them to me, so that they may bring me glory. Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given me your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as we are. During my time here I protected them by the power of the name You gave me. I guarded them so that no one was lost, except for the one headed for destruction, as the scriptures foretold.

Now I’m coming to you. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they will be filled with my joy. I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one. They do not belong to this world anymore than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth. Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world. And I give at myself as a holy sacrifice for them so they may be made holy by your truth.

I’m praying not only for these disciples but also for whoever believes in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one-as you are in me, Father, I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent me.”

It’s a common phrase anymore, “Oh I will pray for you!” Do you? Jesus prayed for us, our growth, our walk, our protection. Beautiful prayer to copy…who in your life needs prayer? Once again, Jesus is that perfect example…

Be blessed today and thank you for joining me. 🥰