There
is a wise way of living – and there is a foolish way. We’re always
being pulled away from the wise way. We’re always being dragged into the
way of foolishness. Sometimes, Lord, we don’t need much persuasion to
turn away from following You. Our hearts are already drifting away from
You – before Satan comes with his subtle – yet strong – temptations.
Help us, Lord, to choose the “way that leads to life” – and not the “way
that leads to destruction” (Matthew 7:13-14). Help us to choose Jesus,
our Saviour. Help us to know that, in Him, we have the forgiveness of
sins, given to us as Your gift of grace; the power of the Holy Spirit,
enabling us to live for You; and eternal life, being prepared for us in
Your heavenly glory.
By Your grace, Lord, You call us to be Your soldiers and servants. Help us not to be "fearful and fainthearted" (Deuteronomy 19:19). Help us to be "good soldiers of Jesus Christ" (2 Timothy 2:3). When we hear your challenging question: "Who is on the Lord's side?", may we give our committed answer: "By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine, we are on the Lord's side; Saviour, we are Thine."
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