Saturday, March 18, 2023

THE HARD ROAD

PSALM 14:3 (CEB)
All of them have turned bad.
   Everyone is corrupt.
   No one does good—
   not even one person!


MATTHEW 7:14 (ABP)
The abrupt turnoff onto the road leading to LIFE isn't always obvious. And the road itself is a bit arduous. Few people are willing to make the trip.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Traveler be aware; the obstacles are great and few are willing to make the journey.

PRAYER
Good Shepherd, I am thankful that you are with me on the hard roads. You walk with me into life. Keep me from straying to thoughts of vengeance that fill me with hostility. Only your grace can overcome my anger. Forgive my resentments. Today I pray to keep forgiving those who have hurt me. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)

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.