Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.

Father, open up my mind, so that I may understand the scriptures and Your ways.

Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

I often feel like giving up when prayers seem unanswered. But, Jesus tells us to “not” do that. Lord, help me to never give up.

Luke 23:47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.”

May I praise God more often for what I see Him do. 

Luke 16:31 “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’”

Likewise, if people do not listen to the Gospel of Jesus Christ; nothing will convince them, not even others from the dead.

Luke 23:46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”

This needs to be my prayer whenever I am going through something I don’t understand. 

Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

I am a thief. But God’s grace is greater still. Thank You, Lord, for the promise of heaven for thieves like me. 

Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

When people hurt me and don’t even know it, am I willing to forgive them?

Luke 14:33 In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.

When called, help me to have the courage, strength, and faith to give up everything to follow You.

Luke 23:32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed.

These men were literally crucified with Christ. They became the first of many – as Paul would later write, may I, too, be crucified with Christ!

Luke 13:24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 
Lord, enable me to walk through the narrow door via my faith in Christ Jesus as my Lord and Savior!