Jesus,
thank you for this new morning, for the light that drives away the darkness of the night. Just as you once came to “Galilee of the Gentiles,” into the land of the shadow of death, so today you come into my personal Galilee.
You come into the landscape of my worries, doubts, and fears, where I often sit in darkness. You are the great light that has shone for me, and you bring hope where there is none.
Your first call also echoes in my heart today.
“From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” (Matthew 4:17)
Lord, help me understand that your kingdom is not a distant future, but a living reality that is already here.
“nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” (Luke 17:21)
Lord, You walk beside the lake of my life
This morning, I see you walking along the shore of my daily life. You see me at my work, with my nets in hand—my plans, obligations, and worries, with which I try to secure my own safety.
“As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.” (Matthew 4:18)
Your gaze is not one of condemnation, but is full of love and invitation. You call me by name and give me a mission that transcends my daily survival.
“‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’” (Matthew 4:19)
And when fear of the unknown awakens within me—the fear that I will not be able—you calm me with your words.
“Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.’” (Luke 5:10)
Make me a fisher of people
Lord, I want to have the heart of the first disciples, who did not hesitate. Their response was immediate and total.
“At once they left their nets and followed him.” (Matthew 4:20)
They left everything—their work, their security, even their family. You teach me that this is the cost of discipleship. It is a call that demands everything, yet promises something incomparably greater.
“In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” (Luke 14:33)
This is not a call into emptiness, but an invitation to join you in your work. I want to take part in your mission of proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, where you bring holistic healing.
I want to bring you to people, so that you may touch them with your grace and they may feel your healing touch.
“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness.” (Matthew 9:35)
Lord Jesus, today I accept your invitation anew. Help me to leave behind the nets that bind me, and to follow you with courage.
Amen.
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