Why have you despised the Lord’s word by doing what is evil in his eyes?
ROMANS 7:24-25 (NLT)
Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Christ frees us from the influence of sin and death.
DAILY FODDER
What is an area in your life in which you are still under the influence of sin and death?
PRAYER
Merciful God, in the mirror of your word I see the evil I have done. Thank you for rescuing me from the death grip of sin. My salvation comes through the sacrifice of your Son Jesus Christ. Help me live a life worthy of your calling. Embolden me to reach out and lead others to victory in Christ. 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.
