God is the one who rescues and saves.
GALATIANS 2:20 (MSG)
Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not “mine,” but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If Christ is the one who does all the heavy lifting it is no longer important that I appear strong.
DAILY FODDER
Who are you trying to impress?
PRAYER
Awesome God, thank you for sending Jesus into the world to lift the weight of sin from our shoulders. I confess, though, that I still get caught up in the game of trying to prove myself. I know that it's unnecessary and even detrimental, so free me from this habit related to the old pre-Christ life. I want to live a daily life driven by faith in him who loved me so much that he gave himself to save me. 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 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.
