But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,
what God is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—
take God seriously.
PHILIPPIANS 2:5 (CEB)
Adopt the attitude that was in Christ Jesus...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If we're taking God as seriously as we should, we'll take the exact same approach to life that Christ had when he was among us.
DAILY FODDER
Do you find God's expectations to be a challege or a breath of fresh air? How come?
PRAYER
God, you've made what we should do plain and simple. You want us love you by treating others right — that is to give Christ free reign in our lives. We know that resistance is futile but we still get off on the rush that comes from doing things our own way. Cure us of such nonesense and keep us close to Christ. I'm going to allow him to rub off on me so that his ways become my ways. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
We hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening there.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
