PSALM 66:10 (CEB)
But you, God, have tested us—
you’ve refined us like silver...
JOHN 21:17 (CEB)
Then he said it a third time: “Simon, son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was upset that he asked for the third time, “Do you love me?” so he answered, “Master, you know everything there is to know. You’ve got to know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.’
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God often takes us along the more strenuous paths to build our spiritual endurance.
DAILY FODDER
How has God been testing you? What do you think he hopes to accomplish through this training regiment he's putting you through?
PRAYER
God, you are the great refiner. Amind my doubts and failures, you know my heart. Instead of tossing me aside, you expertly scrape away my impurities and seek your reflection in my melted metal. Thank you for purifying me through these trials. With your spirit, strengthen my faithfulness and restore me to serve you and your kingdom. 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.
