The fruit of righteousness will be peace,
and the outcome of righteousness,
calm and security forever.
1 JOHN 2:29 (NET)
If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Since Christ Jesus is the embodiment of righteousness, all who are related to him practice his righteousness.
DAILY FODDER
Since it's the life of Christ flowing through us, we are trusting that life to flower as righteousness in our lives. This frees us from trying to come up with right living on our own but it also means that it won't happen if we drift from him.
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, you are our "go to man" for righteousness and justice. Please forgive me for trying to make it all happen apart from you. There is no way to live right apart from you. Draw me closer so that your righteousness flows freely through me. I'm eager to experience and share the peace that comes from living out your righteousness. 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!
