Praise the LORD!
Those who honor the LORD,
who adore God’s commandments, are truly happy!
1 PETER 2:21 (CEB)
Christ suffered on your behalf. He left you an example so that you might follow in his footsteps.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Those who end up the most satisfied with life are those who follow in the footsteps of Christ—even when that leads into suffering.
DAILY FODDER
Following Christ is a matter of living in his dust. Yet, it's the kind of dust that makes you feel alive—even when there is some suffering involved.
PRAYER
Merciful Jesus, thank you for your perfect life and sacrifical death so that I can live freely in your covenant of grace. Forgive me when I depend on myself to be perfect and good in your sight. Give me courage to live like you and willingness to follow you in hardship. Make my life a testament of your love. 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 will 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 will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
