SALVATION

ISAIAH 52:9 (ABP)

GOD has comforted his people. He has rescued you!

1 JOHN 2:8 (CEV)
You can see the darkness fading away and the true light already shining.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Through Christ, God is already shutting down the darkness which has been stalking you.

PRAYER
God, the good news is that your salvation for the world is a done deal. The remnants of darkness don't stand a chance. Even so, I confess to feeding the darkness machine with my attention and energy. I allow it to overwhelm me at times. Help me to more fully grasp the completeness of your salvation and get on board with everything that you are doing. I'm going to move forward confident of your success. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

BY FAITH, TAKE A STAND

DANIEL 11:32 (CEB)
The people who acknowledge their God will stand strong and will act.

HEBREWS 11:24 (MSG)
By faith, Moses, when grown, refused the privileges of the Egyptian royal house.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
When faith is active in our lives we can take the necessary stand.

PRAYER
God, you are steady and strong. We can rely on you to do what needs to be done. Forgive us for our failure to do what needs to be done when we're not trusting you. Show me how to be bold and courageous. Encourage me with the stories of those who have by faith taken a stand. I am going to stand among them. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

START BELIEVING

JEREMIAH 31:18 (MSG)
Now put me, trained and obedient, to use.
   You are my GOD.

JOHN 20:27 (ABP)
Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Feel the wounds on my hands and in my side. Cancel your skepticism and start believing!”

SUMMARY SENTENCE
It's time to shift into gear and trust Jesus for where you're going.

PRAYER
God, you show up at just the right time with just the right information so that I can believe in you and what you're doing. Forgive my self-focused hesitation. I want to believe even more than I do now. That's my goal. Show me what that looks like in my life. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

STEADY

The 16th Sunday after Pentecost

PSALM 121:3 (CEB)
God won’t let your foot slip.
Your protector won’t fall asleep on the job.

1 CORINTHIANS 1:7-8 (MSG)
God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus.

SUMMARY SENTENCE
Look to God to be the steadying presence in your life.

PRAYER
Lord, sometimes I feel as if I'm sleepwalking through life. Some days it seems like I'm just going through the motions, But you, God, are awake and alert at all times, in all places. Your grace secures each step I take. In you, my strength is renewed. Wake me up to your holy plans for me today. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.