Romans Chapter 1- Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.

9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

10 in my prayers at all times; and I pray that now at last by God’s will the way may be opened for me to come to you.

11 I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong—

12 that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles.

14 I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.

Prayer: Thank you Lord Jesus for your Word which is truth. Thank you for teaching us through Paul's letter to the Romans how to communicate to you and to others. How to pray without ceasing. help us to bring all of our concerns to you, no matter how big or small they are. You hear our prayers and you are faithful to answer us in your timing, Lord. Help us to wait on you. Let us use our gifts to bless others. Also, teach us how to receive encouragement from others. Help us build one another up in our faith. We praise you Jesus and that you might be glorified in all we do. Amen