Those who look to God will shine;
their faces are never ashamed.
JOHN 13:15 (MSG)
Jesus: I’ve laid down a pattern for you. What I’ve done, you do.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Live according to the pattern established by Jesus and you'll avoid the shame on judgment day.
DAILY FODDER
Is it actually possible to live according to the pattern established by Jesus? If so, how?
PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus! You not only saved us but in the way you did that you established a pattern for us to live in sync with you. Forgive me for doubting that following your pattern is realistic. Allowing others to "take advantage of" my generosity seems so impractical. Keep me close to you so that your presence makes the impossible possible. I know that there are lots of so called "Christians" who publicly push back at the idea allowing your way to literally take over. But I'm going to stick by you and your way of taking on life. Amen.
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.
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.
