Honor GOD by acting with integrity and justice. For he will not tolerate corruption, preferential treatment, or payola.
EPHESIANS 5:10 (MSG)
Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it.
THE ESSENCE
Act according to the way of Christ.
DAILY FODDER
Which is more of a challenge for you, figuring out what pleases Christ or doing what pleases Christ? Why so?
PRAYER
Gracious God, I'm thankful for the responsibilities you have entrusted to me. I confess that sometimes I use what you've given to me to advance myself—my status, my comfort. Forgive my malfeasanse and renew my energy to function according to and for the glory of Christ. I'm going to be a doer rather than just a hearer of your word. 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.
