Those deceived by worthless things lose their chance for mercy.
PHILIPPIANS 2:3 (CEB)
Don’t do anything for selfish purposes, but with humility think of others as better than yourselves.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Arrogant and self-serving people are easily drawn away from God's mercy.
DAILY FODDER
Why do you think the arrogant and self-serving are more vulnerable?
PRAYER
Gracious God, you pour out your mercy to all who realize and acknowledge they need it. Forgive us for our over-confident and outrageously ambitious approach to life. Hook us up with Jesus and his ways. Flood my life with your humble mercy so that your love becomes my primary language. I realize that this is the only safe way to move forward. 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.
