But the LORD’s plan stands forever;
what he intends to do lasts from one generation to the next.
EPHESIANS 1:11-12 (MSG)
It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God is a big-picture, long-range planner.
DAILY FODDER
Why is it important to look at life and history from God's big-picture perspective? How does it affect the way we function here and now?
PRAYER
Eternal God, you've got a plan grander than we can perceive. Forgive us for thinking that we know exactly what is happening at any given moment. We are presumptuous impatient beings. Help us to set aside our perspectives so that we can experience your wisdom. We'll never be able to understand it all but even a little bit of your perspective brings purpose and calm to our lives. 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.
