And why do you think all this has happened?
Isn’t it because you walked out on your God
just as he was beginning to lead you in the right way?
GALATIANS 5:13 (CEB)
You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only don’t let this freedom be an opportunity to indulge your selfish impulses, but serve each other through love.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
You can use your God-given freedom to indulge yourself or to serve others. Choose wisely.
DAILY FODDER
Galatians 5:13 was the theme verse at our wedding 43 years ago. "Serve one another in love." It's a good starting point for marriage and life.
PRAYER
O Savior, you have given me the precious gift of Christian community. This is where I find true freedom. Protect our fellowship from the evil one's snare. Keep us from competition and gossip. Enslave us to your leading and bind us together in freedom. We rejoice in your saving help, Jesus. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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.
