Test our Hearts

"I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing, you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. ~ Romans 2:1-2

O God, teach us not to desire the things of this world and not become conformed to the trend of this world. Let not the desires of the flesh, eyes, and our pride of life be caught in it. Test our hearts and mind so that we may discern Your will.

Set Apart for His glory

 “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world; therefore the world hates you. 20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.~ John 15:18-20

Thank you, Jesus, for choosing us out of this world; by grace, you’ve saved us and given us life in You. The world hates You, and we must remember that the world will hate us too. We’re grateful for Your word that will guide us to live godly lives even if we’re persecuted or hated.

Desires Pass Away

 "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. ~ 1 John 2:15-17  

O Father, forgive us when our desires for the things of this world preceded those of the heavenly things. By reading Your word and prayers, guard our hearts and minds to seek You above all things. Do not burden us with temptation or trials that are unbearable. Show us the love of Christ in all seasons of our life.

Awesome God

"And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people,"“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” ~Nehemiah 4:14 

Forgive us when we fear for the wrong reasons, and remember that You’ve already won and written all history. You have got the power to save and destroy. You’re ahead of the fight for our sons and daughters. Bring them all home to us, for our hearts sank when we heard of their misfortune or rebellion. You’re our great and awesome God!

Let’s Pray!

Resources

• Biblegateway.com