Conditions: 1 Peter: prayers and Poetry

                Conditions 

                To walk His path

                in trust

                in all circumstances.

                To keep our heart and soul

                in faith

                in commitment.

                To persevere

                in trust

                in all circumstances.

                To walk His path with Him.

Psalm 89:12: "The north and the south, Thou hast created them; Tabor and Hermon shout for joy at Thy name."

Reflection: Endure: 1 Peter: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions: 

        1. How have you endured mistreatment whether for an accident or purposeful wrongdoing?

        2. How did that change your actions or decisions or payback?

        3. How have you reconciled to unjust treatment when obeying God?

Share: What words do you pray to stay grounded to His guidance?

Endure: 1 Peter 2: Prayers and Poetry

Reading: 1 Peter 2:18-20: "Those who are servants, submit to the authority of those who are your masters--not only to those who are kind and gentle but even to those who are hard and difficult. You find God's favor by deciding to please God even when you endure hardship because of unjust suffering. For what merit is it to endure mistreatment for wrongdoing? Yet if you are mistreated when you do what is right, and you faithfully endure it, this is commendable before God."

Endure

How often do we resist conflict by resisting hardship or ignore wrongdoing to avoid mistreatment to ourselves or tho those we care for?

Or sometimes we are so self-absorbed we assume unfairness when we are being called to follow difficult truths.

Too often we allow hardship and suffering to weaken our trust and commitment and truth that You are present. And sometimes hesitate to accept Your will be done.

Lord, keep us connected to You in all situations, no matter how costly, so that we will remain faithful. To stand on Your presence. On Your ground. In trust.

Your thoughts,

Sacrifice: Faith Seeds: Prayers and Poetry

Hebrews 12:2, “endured the cross,”

When we see sacrificial acts given among us we are often humbled at the capacity of love shown. Especially when between strangers. And sometimes the question lingers how?

We get a glimpse of potential human compassion, of grace and mercy, and perhaps hope that when called upon we too can give beyond our measure.

Then we turn to Jesus’ sacrifice and that can become too painful to face. Because He endured His sacrifice for everyone. For all our sins. For my sins—the sin still alive and active in my everyday. So instead of gratitude I often turn away in shame and embarrassment that I have accepted His gift so carelessly. And miss His ongoing grace that restores—every time I ask.

Lord, please forgive us our part in Your suffering. Forgive our ongoing disobedience to Your healing grace. Instead of emotionally tuning out when we come to a time of sacrifice help us to care with Your heart and see through Your eyes of love.

Only in Your name can true love be given. Only in Your name can we become truly compassionate towards others. And recognize the truth behind the wonder.

Psalm of Worship: Psalm 72:17-19

“May his name endure forever; May his name increase as long as the sun shines;

And let men bless themselves by him; Let all nations call him blessed.

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders.

And blessed be His glorious name forever;

And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.”