Be my rock of safety
where I can always hide.
Give the order to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
MATTHEW 26:39 (MSG)
Going a little ahead, he fell on his face, praying, “My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Our eternal safety becomes most evident when we do what God calls us to do.
DAILY FODDER
Do "bad things" ever happen to people who trust in God as a refuge?
PRAYER
Lord Jesus, thank you for showing me your humanity and your need to cry out to our heavenly Father. When I am overwhelmed, frightened, or uncertain, remind me that you are with me. You are my rock and my fortress. I will submit to your will. I trust you to provide the strength and guidance I need. 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.
