Greetings Prayer Warriors,
We fret about many things, but why?
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified. What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:28-31
Since God “foreknew” all of us, it appears as if God will do
the heavy lifting for us, bringing us to glory with Him, if only we will love
Him, a.k.a. are docile to His will. That sounds so easy in theory, no? Just follow His commands. For most of us though, our pride melts here,
as we come to grips with how headstrong we are and how we often lack docility
and humility.
Lord, you made each of
us for a special purpose, and you formed us as your children, loving us with the
tender heart of a Father. Help us to show our love and gratitude in
return. Loosen our grip on pride and help
us to see your will for us, rather than our own bucket list of earthly desires. Help us to say as your mother did,
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the
Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38
Lord, fill us with grace as you did your
mother! May we be the sparks that ignite
the desire of all of our families to love you more dearly.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Practice humility. It
will put your pride to shame! Pass it on!
