EXODUS 32:31-32 (CEV)
They have made a gold idol to be their god. But I beg you to forgive them.
HEBREWS 3:12-13 (MSG)
So watch your step, friends. Make sure there’s no evil unbelief lying around that will trip you up and throw you off course, diverting you from the living God. For as long as God’s still calling it Today, keep each other on your toes so sin doesn’t slow down your reflexes.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stick with the living God.
PRAYER
Living God, protect me from the gods of silver and gold that I easily pursue. Forgive my sin. Lead me not into this temptation, and deliver me from the evil one. You always provide. Today, show me who to encourage, who to build up, and with whom I can share your provision. I believe. Help my unbelief. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Since 2006, I've been modeling one way of using the MORAVIAN DAILY TEXTS* to maintain a daily conversation with God.
– Brad Boydston
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
GOD-MADE
JEREMIAH 10:12 (CEB)
God made the earth by his might;
he shaped the world by his wisdom,
crafted the skies by his knowledge.
HEBREWS 11:3 (CEB)
By faith we understand that the universe has been created by a word from God so that the visible came into existence from the invisible.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
At God's command creation came into existence.
PRAYER
You, God, are powerful. You order it and things happen -- the universe just suddenly appears. That's power! Yet, you don't force us. You call us to embrace it all by faith. My faith waivers at times. I think it's because I get so wrapped up in my own world that I forget that you are the one behind everything that exists. Help me to trust and honor you as the mastermind behind it all. I'm going to have faith. Amen.
God made the earth by his might;
he shaped the world by his wisdom,
crafted the skies by his knowledge.
HEBREWS 11:3 (CEB)
By faith we understand that the universe has been created by a word from God so that the visible came into existence from the invisible.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
At God's command creation came into existence.
PRAYER
You, God, are powerful. You order it and things happen -- the universe just suddenly appears. That's power! Yet, you don't force us. You call us to embrace it all by faith. My faith waivers at times. I think it's because I get so wrapped up in my own world that I forget that you are the one behind everything that exists. Help me to trust and honor you as the mastermind behind it all. I'm going to have faith. Amen.
Monday, December 6, 2021
AWE
Saint Nicolas Day
EXODUS 3:4-5 (CEV)
When the LORD saw Moses coming near the bush, he called him by name, and Moses answered, "Here I am."
God replied, "Don’t come any closer. Take off your sandals—the ground where you are standing is holy."
HEBREWS 12:28 (CEB)
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s continue to express our gratitude. With this gratitude, let’s serve in a way that is pleasing to God with respect and awe...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The only way to truly worship and serve the Lord is with an attidue of awe.
PRAYER
Generous God, you have revealed yourself and your agenda to us. What an honor! Yet, we tend to be pretty casual -- might we even say "chummy" -- when it comes to you. Forgive us for failing to remove our shoes. Refresh our vision of your glory so that we might serve you with the respect and awe you deserve. Amen.
EXODUS 3:4-5 (CEV)
When the LORD saw Moses coming near the bush, he called him by name, and Moses answered, "Here I am."
God replied, "Don’t come any closer. Take off your sandals—the ground where you are standing is holy."
HEBREWS 12:28 (CEB)
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that can’t be shaken, let’s continue to express our gratitude. With this gratitude, let’s serve in a way that is pleasing to God with respect and awe...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The only way to truly worship and serve the Lord is with an attidue of awe.
PRAYER
Generous God, you have revealed yourself and your agenda to us. What an honor! Yet, we tend to be pretty casual -- might we even say "chummy" -- when it comes to you. Forgive us for failing to remove our shoes. Refresh our vision of your glory so that we might serve you with the respect and awe you deserve. Amen.
Sunday, December 5, 2021
THE WAY
PSALM 86:11 (NLT)
Teach me your ways, O LORD,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
JOHN 14:6 (MSG)
Jesus said, "I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the way to God.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for teaching us the truth. You could have left us in the dark but you didn't. You share and make your truth, indeed, yourself, accessible. How is it that I'm so inclined to attempt travel while ignoring directions? Grant me purity of heart so that I may honor you while living according to your truth. I'm going to move forward as an enlightened traveler. Amen.
Teach me your ways, O LORD,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
JOHN 14:6 (MSG)
Jesus said, "I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me."
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is the way to God.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for teaching us the truth. You could have left us in the dark but you didn't. You share and make your truth, indeed, yourself, accessible. How is it that I'm so inclined to attempt travel while ignoring directions? Grant me purity of heart so that I may honor you while living according to your truth. I'm going to move forward as an enlightened traveler. Amen.
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