Bless GOD, all creatures, wherever you are—
everything and everyone made by GOD.
And you, O my soul, bless GOD!
EPHESIANS 1:5-6 (MSG)
Long, long ago he decided to adopt us into his family through Jesus Christ. (What pleasure he took in planning this!) He wanted us to enter into the celebration of his lavish gift-giving by the hand of his beloved Son.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
We are by design created to bless God, and when we do so we experience his glorious Christ-revealed grace.
DAILY FODDER
Is it possible to experience God's grace apart from a place in the family of Christ?
PRAYER
Gracious God, thank you for securing a place in your family through the advocacy of Christ Jesus. I regret that I need to be reminded to praise you. Rewire my being so that your blessings freely flow from my mouth and your grace defines my life. With all that I am I bless you, Lord God. 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.
