You must follow the Lord your God alone! Revere him! Follow his commandments! Obey his voice! Worship him! Cling to him—no other!
PHILIPPIANS 2:15-16 (CEB)
Among these people you shine like stars in the world because you hold on to the word of life.
THE ESSENCE
Focus on serving the Lord and you will shine when everything around us feels dark.
DAILY FODDER
Practically speaking, what does it mean to serve the Lord alone?
PRAYER
Creator and Sustainer, all creation revolves around you and your agenda. Forgive us for pursuing our own agendas and approaches to life. We honor those who sing "I did it my way." Transform my life so that it becomes all about you and your way. I want to shine like the stars because I've done it your way. 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.
