16 April, 2025
Therefore I tell you, the Kingdom of God will be taken from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Matthew 21:43
Lord God, You are the giver of every good gift and the One who entrusts us with Your kingdom. In Your mercy, You have called us to bear fruit for Your glory. We come before You with humble hearts, aware of our failures to live as faithful stewards of Your grace. Help us to recognize the weight of Your calling, that we may not take Your blessings for granted or turn away from the responsibilities You have given us.
Gracious Father, we ask for the grace to live lives that truly reflect Your kingdom. May our actions bear the fruits of justice, mercy, and love. Let us not be like those who rejected Your Son, but rather be faithful workers in Your vineyard. Root out from our hearts any pride or complacency that keeps us from doing Your will, and plant within us a deep desire to follow You fully and faithfully.
Holy Spirit, renew in us the courage to respond to Your call with obedience and joy. Let the truth of Jesus Christ shape our lives so that we may be found worthy of the kingdom. May the fruits we bear be a witness to Your presence in us, drawing others to Your light. Keep us faithful, O Lord, and let Your kingdom come through the lives we live for You. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
