"Woe to him who builds his palace by unrighteousness, his upper rooms by injustice." -Jeremiah 22:13
Lord, I pray my life would be built on righteousness and justice.
"We ought always to thank God for you, brothers" - 2 Thess. 1:3
"Among God's churches we boast about your perseverence and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring" -2 Thess. 1:4
Lord, may I boast in your riches and glories and how you move in my brothers' and sisters' lives, not in how great and wonderful I am. That I would remember to thank you always for my fellow heirs in Christ.
"God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you"
-2 Thess. 1:6
Thank you Lord for being just; revenge is not ours, but yours- we are commanded to love everyone.
"With one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against you." - Psalm 83:3
Lord, the enemy is prepared and has a well thought plan - may we as your children not be lazy but better prepared and equipped than the enemy!
"Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear" - Proverbs 25:12
Lord, make me open to rebuke, from wise men, and not defensive. That I might learn and grow closer to the God of the universe.
"...but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life" - Galations 6:8
"Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary." -Galations 6:9
Give me the strength to not grow weary Lord!
Amen.
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