PSALM 119:10 (CEB)
I have sought you with all my heart.
Don’t let me stray from any of your commandments!
1 JOHN 5:3 (NCV)
Loving God means obeying his commands. And God’s commands are not too hard for us...
SUMMARY SENTENCE
If you truly love God, you'll turn your attention to following his instructions.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for giving us the directions needed to live lives that please you. It's no great secret. Yet, I'm prone to go halfway. I'm an enthusiastic student of the Bible but I'm not nearly so passionate about living out your instructions. I mean, they aren't hard but they are inconvenient and I'll have to change some things. Lead me through the changes that I need to make so that my life honors Christ Jesus, who is your living set of instructions. Amen.
The Moravian Daily Texts* – Bible passages for my students and anyone else who might want to listen in on my conversations with God. ~ Brad Boydston
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
FULL ATTENTION
JEREMIAH 8:9 (MSG)
Your religion experts have taken you for a ride!
Your know-it-alls will be unmasked,
caught and shown up for what they are.
Look at them! They know everything but God’s Word.
HEBREWS 2:1 (CEV)
We must give our full attention to what we were told, so that we won’t drift away.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Give your full attention to what God says or you'll end up falling in line behind a huckster.
PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for so freely sharing your wisdom with your people. I acknowledge that at times I don't pay close attention to what you've shared. It's so easy to get distracted by everything new and shiny. Help me to focus so that I'm giving my full attention to you and your ways. I reject all that is false -- even though it is popular. Through Christ Jesus, I'm going to stay the course with you. Amen.
Your religion experts have taken you for a ride!
Your know-it-alls will be unmasked,
caught and shown up for what they are.
Look at them! They know everything but God’s Word.
HEBREWS 2:1 (CEV)
We must give our full attention to what we were told, so that we won’t drift away.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Give your full attention to what God says or you'll end up falling in line behind a huckster.
PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for so freely sharing your wisdom with your people. I acknowledge that at times I don't pay close attention to what you've shared. It's so easy to get distracted by everything new and shiny. Help me to focus so that I'm giving my full attention to you and your ways. I reject all that is false -- even though it is popular. Through Christ Jesus, I'm going to stay the course with you. Amen.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE
ISAIAH 60:17 (MSG)
I’ll install Peace to run your country,
make Righteousness your boss.
ROMANS 14:17 (CEB)
God’s kingdom isn’t about eating food and drinking but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
As God sees it, the things which are important involve making peace and acting with righteousness.
PRAYER
By nature, O God, you are joyful -- finding meaning in acts of peace and righteousness. I confess that I try to find joy in milking life for all I can get. Yes, I'm all for peace and right living -- as long as those things bring short-term benefit. Forgive me for my short-sightedness. Give me a passion for all that stirs you -- for peace-making, for personal and corporate righteousness. I'm going to live in the joy of the Holy Spirit that comes as we follow Jesus, living out the things which are important to you. Amen.
I’ll install Peace to run your country,
make Righteousness your boss.
ROMANS 14:17 (CEB)
God’s kingdom isn’t about eating food and drinking but about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
As God sees it, the things which are important involve making peace and acting with righteousness.
PRAYER
By nature, O God, you are joyful -- finding meaning in acts of peace and righteousness. I confess that I try to find joy in milking life for all I can get. Yes, I'm all for peace and right living -- as long as those things bring short-term benefit. Forgive me for my short-sightedness. Give me a passion for all that stirs you -- for peace-making, for personal and corporate righteousness. I'm going to live in the joy of the Holy Spirit that comes as we follow Jesus, living out the things which are important to you. Amen.
Monday, June 7, 2021
THE MORNING
PSALM 143:8 (NLT)
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
MARK 1:35 (CEB)
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Each morning is a new opportunity to look toward the Lord.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for each new morning given to be with you. I confess that my life still has too much rush and distraction -- so many things that need doing. Help me to set everything aside so that I can focus on starting each morning with you. And then I'll be able to walk with you through the rest of the day and into the night. Amen.
Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
MARK 1:35 (CEB)
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Each morning is a new opportunity to look toward the Lord.
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for each new morning given to be with you. I confess that my life still has too much rush and distraction -- so many things that need doing. Help me to set everything aside so that I can focus on starting each morning with you. And then I'll be able to walk with you through the rest of the day and into the night. Amen.
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