Those who give themselves to following God's instructions live happy and content lives. And we're not just talking about appearances but about pursuing his ways with 100% of who they are.
MATTHEW 5:19 (MSG)
Trivialize even the smallest item in God’s Law and you will only have trivialized yourself. But take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Honor comes when we give ourseves to following God's instructions.
DAILY FODDER
Is it even possible to live 100% according to God's law? How do we take both our inadequacies and the expectations of obedience seriously?
PRAYER
In your love, God, you have instructed us in how to live. For that I'm grateful. But I'm also frustrated that the bar is too high for me — even with my good intentions. I recognize that Christ himself is the only one who gets it 100%. So, thank you for sending him and allowing me to ride on his coattails. That good news energizes me to pursue your ways with all of who I am — the person you're reshaping into his perfect image. 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 in heaven.
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!
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!
