I will not fail you or abandon you.
MATTHEW 3:16 (CEB)
Heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and resting on him.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
God faithfully affirms.
DAILY FODDER
Jesus was the Son of God, already uniquely connected to the Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit. Why did he need this display of affirmation at his baptism? How has God affirmed you?
PRAYER
Faithful God, I bask in the knowledge that you never fail or abandon your people. I admit, though, that I have failed and abandoned you, then have wondered where you are in the midst of the chaos. Help me to recognize your hand even in my self-created chaotic moments. I know that as I turn back to you, you won't leave me hanging. 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.
