The day of the LORD is great;
it stirs up great fear—who can endure it?
Yet even now, says the Lord,
return to me with all your hearts...
MARK 1:14-15 (CEB)
Jesus came into Galilee announcing God’s good news, saying, “Now is the time! Here comes God’s kingdom! Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news!”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Make a complete turn to God and you'll experience his kingdom!
DAILY FODDER
What do you need to turn away from to completely turn to God?
PRAYER
Lord, I confess my constant, ongoing need to repent and believe. I find many reasons to see only the worst or most hopeless future. Cleanse my heart and mind of useless and despairing thoughts, that I may share the light of Jesus' grace, peace, and merciful power wherever I go. 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 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 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.
