Paint grace-graffiti on the fences;
take in your frightened children who
Are running from the neighborhood bullies
straight to you.
1 PETER 4:14 (CEB)
If you are mocked because of Christ’s name, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory—indeed, the Spirit of God—rests on you.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Even when you're mocked because of your relationship with Christ, count on God's Spirit to be there for you — indeed, to bless you.
DAILY FODDER
How does it feel knowing that you'll always have an advocate?
PRAYER
God, it is empowering to know that your Spirit is there for us even when the world turns against us. Forgive me for getting rattled everytime someone says a snarky thing about me and my faith. Save me from thinking of myself as a victim and embolden me to serve you, knowing that the jerks out there can't ubdermine your blessing. I'm going to live like someone who has the greatest advocate of all — because I do. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
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.
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.
