Convictions.

Saturday, August 26, 2023 (6:12 a.m.)

Holy, Holy God,

Thank You.

Isn’t this unexpected? Convictions. Speak with me about these please.

Interesting. I come before You with an open heart. And here You are to fill it. With Your Truth. And so many of my own” but, what about…” questions.

Thank You Father. Because You are God and I am not, You have all the answers. You know Your plan. You know Your will. And Your way.

I get to follow Your Truth to Romans 14:5. And from there? A broader spectrum. A wider view.

Illustrated Bible Handbook. Chapter 14:1-15:13. Principles of Life Together

Mm, Father. The Life Recovery Bible. CHAPTER 14 The Danger of Criticism CHAPTER 15 Living to Please Others

How I ask (Matthew 7:7) that we, as Your people, would come back to living each day as You would have us. Rejoicing and being glad (Psalm 118:24b).

Oh, this just keeps getting better and better!

Romans. CHAPTER 11 God’s Mercy Is for Everyone (vs. 25-36). CHAPTER 12 A Living Sacrifice to God CHAPTER 13 (1-7) Respect for Authority. (vs. 8-14) Love Fulfills God’s Requirements.

Holy God, we live in a political climate of name calling. Radical extremism. Fearmongering. Bring us back to You Dear Lord.

Let Your Truth speak “love and respect” to our hearts. Our minds. Our attitudes.

Again I turn to the apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippian believers. Paul, himself a former persecutor of early Christians because of his convictions.

“I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing to knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation - the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ - for this will bring much glory and praise to God” (Philippians 1:9-11).

Oh yes Blessed God. Teach us to truly live as You would have us. Empowered and enabled by the convictions that You alone place so deeply within.

We love You Lord. We absolutely need, trust and want YOUR will to be done. Do all You must. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(388 words ~ 7:14  a.m.)