“Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” (Gal. 4:6). For so great a salvation, we praise and adore you, Lord. From beginning to end, knowing you is all by your grace.
Indeed, we are your “called, loved, and kept for Jesus” people (Jude 1:1). Our past, present, and future are claimed and redeemed by you. The saints in heaven are more joyful, but not more secure than we are.
We want to honor you, Father, but we are weak. What resources will you give us? “Mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance” (Jude 1:2). Hallelujah, you will super-supply us with everything we need. Thank you.
How can we honor you in our relationships, Father? “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, and forgiving of one another” (Eph. 4:32). It’s only because you relate to us like this that we have hope for ourselves.
Practically speaking, what will loving well look like? “Be quick to listen, and slow to speak, and slow to anger” (James 1:19). Help us, Father. It’s a good thing you give us grace upon grace.
Until Jesus, returns, what do you want us to remember? “Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor.13:8). You give us each of these in the Gospel, Abba, supersize all three as you show us more of Jesus.
We go forth into our day, weekend, and life with your abiding benediction: “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.” (2 Cor.13:14). Thank you, and So Very Amen.