Stand: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

                                               Stand

                                                To stand firm

                                                despite fear

                                                forms a strong

                                                foundation built on

                                                gospel’s truth

                                                grounded in Spirit

                                                protected by faith

                                                promise of Scripture.

                                                To stand firm

                                                day by day.

Psalm 18:13: “The Lord also thundered in the heavens, And the Most High uttered His voice, Hailstones and coals of fire.”

Reflection: Promise: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Reflection Questions

1. What are some of the obstacles that keep us from living with a ‘worthy’ life based on the gospel?

2. What specific word from the gospel can be a daily reminder, or handhold, to keep us focused?

3. What can “standing firm” look like for you?

Share: What has been or will be your first step?

Promise: Purpose: Prayers and Poetry

Philippians 1:27-28, “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.”

Promise

Forgive us, Lord. We are to often so full of ourselves, and personal fears, that we do not even consider how we might be worthy of Your gift of Your gospel. We let self-preservation be our major, if not only, concern.

Show us how to pray to strive for what is right in Your sight. To see what You are asking each of us to do, that we may be fully committed to Your word, and to those whom You place in our lives.

Lord may we walk with You in peace today, regardless of all situations and circumstances that confront us. Please hold onto us in Your Spirit’s grasp and confidence.

Your thoughts,