Bring us back;
we are ready to return to you,
the LORD our God.
ACTS 14:15 (NLT)
We have come to bring you the Good News that you should turn from these worthless things and turn to the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.
THE ESSENCE
Steer your life toward the living God because all other destinations are disappointing.
DAILY FODDER
You can't turn to God and visit all kinds of worthless attractions along the way because there are no worthless attractions on the route to him.
PRAYER
Merciful God, I'm grateful for the good news—the forgiveness and new life that is ours through Christ Jesus. Forgive us for zig zaging on our way back to you. Keep me on the straight and narrow so that I can experience the new life, even while I'm enroute. 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.
