GOD'S INITATIVE

1 SAMUEL 12:22 (MSG)
GOD, simply because of who he is, is not going to walk off and leave his people. GOD took delight in making you into his very own people.

EPHESIANS 2:8 (NLT)
God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
It's solely God's initiative that sets us up to trust him.

PRAYER
Generous God, it's all about your grace from beginning to end. I admit that I'm eager to take credit for the changes in my life -- until I think about what I'm doing. Keep me aware and awake -- not just so that I'm giving credit where credit is due but also so that my trust in you matures. I'm going to delight in your delight. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.