PSALM 40:16 (ABP)
Let everyone who loves that you saved them, never tire of declaring, "GOD is great!"
2 TIMOTHY 4:18 (NTFE)
The Lord will snatch me clear from every wicked deed and will save me for his heavenly kingdom. Glory to him for the ages of ages, Amen!
THE ESSENCE
God saves. We praise.
DAILY FODDER
God saves us from so much — including from the grip of sin and death. Why does he do it? Does he need our measily expressions of gratitude? Does he need our feeble praise? Nope. But it does us good to express praise and gratitude — even if we’re not so good at it. God is driven by his unexplainable love for people. Even in seeking our praise and gratitude, he is lifting us up into the fulllness of our humanity.
PRAYER
God, you are great! Thank you for sending Jesus into the world to save us from the grip of sin and death. I've experienced this salvation myself. Even though I'm still feebly human I'd like to participate in your glorious and eternal praise choir. That would be the highlight of my life. I’m going to start rehearsing now. Amen.
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.
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.
