Treat it as optional and decide whenever it is convenient

Assume it can wait because the offer is guaranteed

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I know I have sinned and I am not worthy in myself. I turn from my sin and need your mercy. I believe you died for me and rose again. I receive your invitation, confess you as my Lord, and ask you to make me yours. Amen.

Come to the Prepared Banquet

Lord, awaken your Church to answer your call with humility. Where we have delayed, ignored, or treated your invitation lightly, bring repentance. Make us ready for your purposes and quick to obey when you speak, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church to Answer

Thank you, Father, that you prepare a place and do not leave your invitation empty. Thank you for mercy that calls people in and for the kindness that keeps opening the way. Teach us to receive your generosity with gratitude.

Thank You for Preparing the Feast

Lord, I confess the times I have brushed past your invitations, postponed obedience, or trusted my own sense of deserving. Forgive me, and give me a humble heart that answers you with trust and repentance.

When I Have Delayed

Pray by naming one place where you have delayed or resisted God's invitation. Ask him to show you the next simple act of obedience, and ask for the humility to do it today.

Pray for a Ready Heart

Pray for people who hear God's invitation but feel too unworthy to come. Ask the Lord to remove shame, soften resistance, and help them respond in faith before the opportunity passes.

For Those Who Feel Unworthy

τότε{TO-te###TOH-teh###Then} λέγει{LE-yee###LEH-yee###he says} τοῖς{TEES###TEES###to} δούλοις{DOO-lees###DOO-lees###servants} αὐτοῦ·{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###his} Ὁ{ho###hoh###The} μὲν{MEN###MEHN###indeed} γάμος{GA-mos###GAH-mohs###wedding feast} ἕτοιμός{HE-tee-mos###HEH-tee-mohs###ready} ἐστιν,{es-tin###ehs-teen###is} οἱ{HEE###HEE###those} δὲ{DE###DEH###but} κεκλημένοι{ke-klee-ME-nee###keh-klee-MEH-nee###invited} οὐκ{ook###ook###not} ἦσαν{EE-san###EE-sahn###were} ἄξιοι·{AK-see-ee###AHK-see-ee###worthy}

Matthew 22:8 — Audio GuideTAB

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