Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatevera]">[a] you want.

 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,a]">[a]
    but deliver us from the evil one.b]">[b]’

This, then, is how you should pray:

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell who had been invited, 'Come, for everything is now ready.'

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.

His mother said to the servants, "Do whatever he tells you."