Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The end is near

Day
Wednesday
Date
03-02-2011

Scripture
1 Peter 4:1-2,7-19   (BSFL*)
Translation
NIV

What God said to me
The end is near. Are you ready? You will need to have a clear mind and be self-controlled so that you can be fervent in prayer. Demonstrate love toward others as I have demonstrated it toward you. Do not hesitate to be hospitable. Use the gifts I have given you to demonstrate My grace to others through service to them. In all that you do and say bring praise and glorify Me.
What I said to God
All of my life I have been preparing for the end, yet I am painfully aware that until we (humans) are actually in a particular situation we do not really know how we will respond. For this reason, I have often wondered myself whether or not I am ready. How will I respond? Will I cling to You or will I fall apart? Take me – heart, mind, body, soul. Permeate my being. May every breath I  breathe in living, suffering, and dying be a breath that praises and glorifies you.

* Scripture selection from Lifeway’s Bible Studies for Life series

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