Luke 18

Luke 18

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,

Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said. "And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?

And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'

"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

“Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”—Matt 11:28-30

Oh Father!  

May I enter Your Presence humbly...may I stand before You in grateful thanksgiving.   May it be Your grace that draws me to You with cords of kindness...my soul finds rest in Your Presence. Here in Your Presence, You will speak to my heart by Your Spirit and direct my path as I wait for You.  You WILL, without my help, complete the good work You began in me.  

for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.—Phil 2:13