When the Woman saw that the tree looked like good eating and realized what she would get out of it—she’d know everything!—she took and ate the fruit and then gave some to her husband, and he ate.
1 JOHN 2:17 (MSG)
The world and all its wanting, wanting, wanting is on the way out—but whoever does what God wants is set for eternity.
THE ESSENCE
When we pursue our own agendas we are simply rearranging the deck furniture on a sinking ship.
DAILY FODDER
Summarize your personal agenda for life in a single sentence. Will it stand the test of eternity?
PRAYER
Merciful God, thank you for caring about us despite our personal agendas that are so contrary to yours. Through the grace conveyed in the mission of Jesus reset my life so that I am in total alignment with you. I want to do what you want. 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.