Open up, O heavens,
and pour out your righteousness.
Let the earth open wide
so salvation and righteousness can sprout up together.
I, the LORD, created them.
2 PETER 3:13 (NLT)
But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Anticipation of God's full salvation defines how we approach life now.
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.
DAILY FODDER
How will day-to-day living be different on the new earth? How should this future reality affect your present life?
PRAYER
Just and holy God, your promise to bring forth righteousness fills me with hope. I easily despair at the many injustices in our world. Poor, abused, and displaced people are often scorned. Bless those who dedicate themselves to righting the wrongs of society. Direct me to the way I can be part of your kingdom building. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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.