Riches From A Generous Giver | Devotional | 2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Just as Abraham “believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”? Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. — Galatians 3:6-9

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Paul presents an airtight case for salvation by faith alone by referring to the Jewish icon of faith, Father Abraham. In this section, he will explain to the Galatians how Abraham (like them) was saved only by faith, not by circumcision, and that the covenant made to Abraham was a blessing for all nations, including Gentiles.

Today, this compels me to address the issue of proof-texting head-on.

Proof-texting is a method of interpreting Scripture that selects specific lines of Scripture, or "proof texts," that appear to support a particular belief or doctrine without considering the broader context of the passage. Thus, in Paul's correction, we can see this is precisely what the Judaizers were doing. This approach led Jewish believers to a biased interpretation of Scripture, which ignored some pretty apparent truths about Abraham, faith, and the blessing to all nations, which included the Gentiles. It also resulted in false teaching, a wrong understanding of the gospel, and wounded and confused believers who questioned their salvation.

But note that memorizing, quoting, and referencing individual Scriptures is fine. Just remember that in context, verses like Philippians 4:13, which reads, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me," might have nothing to do with my striving to achieve the next stage of my potential. Instead, it might communicate that I need to learn to be content with my present discontentment and discover God's strength through my suffering.

If you don't believe me, take a glance at the two preceding verses:

"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need." — Philippians 4:11-12. 

Hopefully, you see how easy it is to misread the text by proof-texting and thus communicate a Gospel truth that is not a Gospel truth at all. So be cautious of what you believe and how you communicate it, as well as how you communicate what you believe.

#FaithAlone #GalatiansInsights #ContextMatters #SalvationByFaith #AvoidProofTexting

ASK THIS:

1. How can we ensure that our interpretation of Scripture is rooted in its broader context rather than relying solely on proof-texting?
2. In what ways can we apply the principle of seeking God's strength amidst our present circumstances, as highlighted in Philippians 4:11-13, to our daily lives?

DO THIS: Read Scripture in context don't proof-text.

PRAY THIS: Father, help me to approach Your Word with humility and discernment, seeking to understand its full context and applying its truths to my life with wisdom and clarity. Grant me the strength to trust in You alone for salvation and to rely on Your power in every circumstance I face. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Your Name Is Holy.

Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith. — Galatians 3:5

CALL OUT: Call out to Don Parker from Smithfield, RI, who is taking some men through our book Called To Act. I am excited for you and your men, and make sure they take that 35-Day Challenge!

With each one of these questions here, you can almost feel Paul's intensity building. His question could be reduced to five simple words: "What more do you want?" God gave you everything. He created you in his image. He formed you with his hands. He gave you his Son. He sent his Spirit. He sustains you and supplies you with miracles as proof of his working through you, and now you return to thinking there is still more to do.

This verse reminds me of that moment in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, where the father addresses the older son, who is bitterly angry that his father has killed the prize calf for his wayward brother, who has returned. Then the father declares to him: "Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found" (Luke 15:31-32).

In fact, Jesus's point with this parable is precisely the same as Paul's to the Galatians. Everything gained in our spiritual life is distributed by God's grace and gained by faith. We can come into the Father's house and enjoy it, but we cannot stand outside and do anything to earn it.

But this verse points out the confusion that many believers have regarding the nature, work, and power of the Spirit that indwells them. Most believers, like the Galatians, the Judaizers, and even the older son, assume that the spiritual life is merely a new start at life accomplished by a new natural strength. And it's not. It's a whole new life. The old is dead. We are now sustained by a whole new nature, a new identity, and a new power working through us — the very Spirit of God that formed the earth and raised Jesus from the dead.

Many believers fail to grasp this. They revert to old programming and old patterns from their old life, giving a fresh attempt at moral fortitude and good works, only to eventually fail and be disappointed. They repeat these cycles and never discover the nature, work, and power of the Spirit. This is what Paul is concerned about for the Galatians. They are falling for the old pattern of living by the flesh rather than learning to walk by the Spirit (which he will unfold in great detail in Galatians 5).

For now, know this. The life you live in the flesh is one you live by faith in the Son of God, who also gave you a Spirit to sustain you. So stop relying on the good works of your flesh. Learn to trust in the Spirit that indwells you and the great works he wants to do through you.

God, I pray that every believer listening today will learn to trust in the Holy Spirit that you supplied to them and sustains them. Show them how to walk obediently in faith by the Spirit, and may all their good works be only the great work of the Spirit through them. Amen.

#FaithVsWorks #SpiritualPower #GraceOverLaw #WalkingByFaith #HolySpiritSustains

ASK THIS:

1. How can you actively shift from relying on your own efforts to trusting in the Holy Spirit's power to sustain you in your daily life?
2. Reflecting on your recent actions and decisions, how might relying on the Spirit's guidance have led to different outcomes or perspectives?

DO THIS: Ask God to reveal his Spirit through you.

PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to relinquish my reliance on my own efforts and instead trust fully in the sustaining power of your Holy Spirit within me. Guide me to walk obediently in faith, letting your Spirit work through me to accomplish your will. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Holy Spirit.

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Will you be faithful in unfaithful times?

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. — Daniel 1:1-2

As we begin, I want to highlight a few characters in this text because we need to know them to understand Daniel’s story of faithfulness.

First, we have Jehoiakim. He is the 18th king of Judah. He was not appointed by God but by the Egyptian Pharoah, who, in some ways, controlled Judah at the time. Jehoiakim was 25 when he became ruler and ruled for 11 years. He is described by other biblical authors as a horrible king. Here is why. He had sex with his mother, daughter-in-law, and stepmother. He murdered men, raped their wives, and stole their property. He performed an epispasm (restored foreskin) to conceal the fact that he was a Jew. In addition, he tattooed his body, which was prohibited by his religious law. But most notably, he took a biblical scroll, removed God's name, and burned it. So, we might say Jehoiakim was not such a good guy.

Second, we have Nebuchadnezzar. Historically, this Nebuchadnezzar II, also known as Nebuchadnezzar the Great. He ruled Babylon for 43 years. During his time, they became a world superpower. He kept taking land and erecting buildings during a time when Egypt and Israel were in decline. And the capital city of Babylon was massive and glorious. And that's where the Book of Daniel begins. Israel and Jerusalem are in disarray, and God's people are taken captive.

Third, there is Daniel. He is unmentioned here, but this book is about him. Daniel is a teenager when he is taken and becomes a refugee in the city of Babylon. What is great about this book is that Daniel tells us the entire story of Israel’s captivity, and he is faithful from beginning to end—all 70 years of his life.

Right from the start, we see a contrast between three men: one unfaithful king, one enemy king, and one man who worships the only King. And from Daniel, more than any Old Testament character, we can all learn how to be faithful men in unfaithful times under unfaithful and unbelieving kings. Could a story like this be more applicable, given our times? I think not! Even more, Daniel will suffer under the reign of not just one king but five enemy kings over his entire lifetime and come out on the other side a faithful, God-fearing man.

I think every believing man living today should aspire to do the same: resolve your wayward desires, fix your gaze on God, and then make the covenant to be a faithful man in unfaithful times. That’s what Daniel did and so should you.

God, I pray that all your men will aspire to be faithful to you for the remainder of their days. By your truth, nudge them when they get off the path, show them how to get back on, and help them to stay on the path so they will be named with great men like Daniel, who was faithful from beginning to end. In Jesus’s name, amen.

In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the vessels of the house of God. — Daniel 1:1-2

As we begin, I want to highlight a few characters in this text because we need to know them to understand Daniel’s story of faithfulness.

First, we have Jehoiakim. He is the 18th king of Judah. He was not appointed by God but by the Egyptian Pharoah, who, in some ways, controlled Judah at the time. Jehoiakim was 25 when he became ruler and ruled for 11 years. He is described by other biblical authors as a horrible king. Here is why. He had sex with his mother, daughter-in-law, and stepmother. He murdered men, raped their wives, and stole their property. He performed an epispasm (restored foreskin) to conceal the fact that he was a Jew. In addition, he tattooed his body, which was prohibited by his religious law. But most notably, he took a biblical scroll, removed God's name, and burned it. So, we might say Jehoiakim was not such a good guy.

Second, we have Nebuchadnezzar. Historically, this Nebuchadnezzar II, also known as Nebuchadnezzar the Great. He ruled Babylon for 43 years. During his time, they became a world superpower. He kept taking land and erecting buildings during a time when Egypt and Israel were in decline. And the capital city of Babylon was massive and glorious. And that's where the Book of Daniel begins. Israel and Jerusalem are in disarray, and God's people are taken captive.

Third, there is Daniel. He is unmentioned here, but this book is about him. Daniel is a teenager when he is taken and becomes a refugee in the city of Babylon. What is great about this book is that Daniel tells us the entire story of Israel’s captivity, and he is faithful from beginning to end—all 70 years of his life.

Right from the start, we see a contrast between three men: one unfaithful king, one enemy king, and one man who worships the only King. And from Daniel, more than any Old Testament character, we can all learn how to be faithful men in unfaithful times under unfaithful and unbelieving kings. Could a story like this be more applicable, given our times? I think not! Even more, Daniel will suffer under the reign of not just one king but five enemy kings over his entire lifetime and come out on the other side a faithful, God-fearing man.

I think every believing man living today should aspire to do the same: resolve your wayward desires, fix your gaze on God, and then make the covenant to be a faithful man in unfaithful times. That’s what Daniel did and so should you.

God, I pray that all your men will aspire to be faithful to you for the remainder of their days. By your truth, nudge them when they get off the path, show them how to get back on, and help them to stay on the path so they will be named with great men like Daniel, who was faithful from beginning to end. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Did you suffer so many things in vain—if indeed it was in vain?— Galatians 3:4

CALL OUT: Call out to Randy Cook from Mendota Heights, MN, who is taking some big steps of faith by reconciling some issues of the past. This is what men do. This is what we all need to do. Step into something hard today.

Remember, Paul poses several questions in Galatians 3:1-6. With each, he builds a list of logical fallacies against the reasoning of the false teachers. This one points to the fact that living by faith comes with suffering. Contrary to the belief of some, faith does not absolve human suffering even though it does alleviate eternal suffering. Faith in Jesus always assumes we suffer here even though we won't suffer there. Therefore, Paul's point is suffering in faith would be all for nothing if they try to manufacture a Gospel that attempts to alleviate suffering.

In every generation, popular teachings attach trendy ideologies to the Gospel: it could be legalism, scholasticism, colonialism, prosperity, and equity. Each has had its time and was presented as a "better" Gospel that promised to relieve our suffering or the suffering of another. But the Gospel doesn't need our help. It never needs to be made "better." We don't need to make it more relatable, acceptable, or believable. It stands alone. It is accepted by faith alone. It is full of grace alone. It is better left alone. And yes, there is temporary suffering that comes with faith. So we must all accept this, too.

#FaithfulEndurance #GospelTruth #SufferingForFaith #StandAloneGospel #GalatiansReflections

ASK THIS:

1. How can we ensure that our faith remains steadfast in the face of societal pressures and popular ideologies that seek to distort the Gospel message?
2. Reflect on a time when you were tempted to compromise your faith for the sake of cultural acceptance or personal comfort. How did you overcome this temptation, and what lessons did you learn from the experience?

DO THIS: Accept your salvation. It stands alone.

PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to stand firm in my faith, even in the midst of suffering and temptation to compromise. Grant me the strength and wisdom to uphold the purity of the Gospel message and remain steadfast in Your truth. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Salvation is Your Name.

Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? — Galatians 3:3

CALL OUT: This is to all the men who use these daily devotionals to disciple others. It's pretty simple: share the devotional with another man, and then use the questions below to spark a quick discussion. I know many men use these daily devotionals for weekly small group meetings as a discussion guide for their time, and you can, too.

If you read this in context, you will see Paul posing several questions in Galatians 3:1-6. With each, he builds a list of logical dilemmas. This one presents a logical fallacy about spiritual maturity—that spiritual maturity is not perfected by human effort. This means human effort from beginning to end is insufficient in attaining or achieving our spiritual maturity.

Many young believers get this wrong. They wrongly believe that spiritual maturity is attained and achieved by how much they know or how long they believe. The reason we get this wrong is that the world's system rewards how much we know and how long we do something. But when it comes to faith, these factors are irrelevant. The only thing that matters is faith in Jesus, who was perfect and made us perfect.

As the author (probably Paul) said to the Hebrews, "For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified." — Hebrews 10:14

Our works of the flesh never made us perfect. If we could have done it, we would have. Instead, his work in the flesh, sacrificed for us, made all men perfect. Therefore, all our good works are simply an overflow of his Spirit doing good work through us by faith. So be receptive to the Spirit today, live by faith, follow his prompting, and cultivate the perfect life that has been perfected in you.

#SpiritualMaturity #FaithNotWorks #SurrenderToTheSpirit #PerfectInChrist #WalkingByFaith

ASK THIS:

1. How does the concept of spiritual maturity being perfected by faith challenge your previous understanding of personal growth in your Christian walk?
2. Reflecting on your own experiences, how have you seen the difference between striving in your own efforts versus surrendering to the work of the Holy Spirit in your life?

DO THIS: Cultivate the perfect life that has been perfected in you

PRAY THIS: Father, I thank you for the gift of faith that perfects me in Christ. Help me to surrender daily to the leading of your Spirit so that I may walk in the fullness of the life you have perfected in me. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Thrive.

Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? — Galatians 3:2

CALL OUT: Today, our callout goes to Darwin Saunders at Next Step Recovery Home in Houston, TX. Thanks for serving men in this way. I would love to find a way to give group homes and recovery homes biblical resources this coming year. If you know a director at these homes across the country, please contact me.

The rhetorical question posed to the Galatians is meant to challenge their reasoning and drive them to a different logical conclusion. The obvious answer to Paul's question is that they did nothing to gain the Spirit because it was a gift dispensed by Jesus that could only be received by faith.

This again reinforces the logic that faith in Jesus both saves and sustains. This means every step we take post-salvation is not a return to works done by our strength but works done by the Spirit, who is our strength. Of course, the result is good works, but these good works are merely an overflow of believing by faith. They do not trust in our ability, skill, talent, or effort, which only puffs us up and diverts us from the sustaining work of the Spirit in us.

It's important for believers to calibrate this connection. If we don't, we become "hypnotized fools," as Paul declared in Galatians 3:1.

So, I have a question for you today: Do you need calibration? Are you giving too much credence to your abilities, skills, talent, and effort? If so, it's time for a spiritual recalibration. Here's how to do that. When you have that inclination to trust yourself today, don't. Don't! Trust instead in Jesus and place your faith in Him and the Spirit he has placed within you. His Spirit has all the ability, skill, talent, and effort you need.

#FaithOverWorks #SpiritualRecalibration #TrustInJesus #SurrenderToTheSpirit #WalkingByFaith

ASK THIS:

1. How can you actively surrender your self-reliance today and trust more fully in the guidance of the Holy Spirit?
2. In what areas of your life do you find yourself relying on your own abilities, talents, or efforts instead of leaning on the power of God's Spirit within you?

DO THIS: When you have that inclination to trust yourself today, don't.

PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to let go of my reliance on my own strength and abilities, and instead, trust fully in Your Spirit to guide and sustain me each day. May my faith in You grow stronger, leading me to live a life that glorifies You in all that I do. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Direction.

O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. — Galatians 3:1

CALL OUT: Today, our callout goes to the 3 men I baptized last weekend in Ocklawaha, FL. I am so proud of you for taking this step of obedience.

It's easy for believers to go from being a brother (Galatians 1:11) to being bewitched (Galatians 3:1).

"Bewitched" is a word found nowhere else in the New Testament. It means "to give the evil eye" or "to cast a spell over." This description of the Galatians stands in sharp contrast to the fact that some saw the crucified Jesus with their own eyes.

So why does Paul describe them in this way?

He is concerned about how easily believers were persuaded by foolish ideas, knowing they witnessed Jesus' atoning work on the Cross. Thus, he is pointing out the danger of unanchored beliefs.

Emotional responses to Jesus can be genuine but also dangerous. If they are founded on sheer emotion, then when emotions change, so will their beliefs, regardless of the "noticeable" facts. Yet the Galatians are not the only believers who acted this way. Contemporary believers also act this way. Many live from one emotional high to the next. Therefore, they become bewitched by baseless beliefs, leading them to chase after foolish ideologies, pursuing temporary emotional highs or spiritual euphoria.

As a believer, you will have emotional responses and spiritual highs, but you should check these. They need to be grounded on stable facts established by God's Word. Just so you know – the one fact that Paul is concerned about here is the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the Cross, which needs no additional work from us.

So, if you are a new believer today, I want you to enjoy that spiritual high. But do not found your beliefs on fleeting spiritual highs and be bewitched. Instead, found your life on the stable foundation of Jesus Christ.

#AnchoredInChrist #StableFaith #BewareTheSpell #EmotionalFaith #GalatiansInsights

ASK THIS:

1. How can we ensure that our faith remains anchored in the stable foundation of Jesus Christ amidst the highs and lows of our emotions?
2. Reflecting on your own spiritual journey, what steps can you take to guard against being bewitched by fleeting emotions and instead build a faith grounded in the atoning work of Christ?

DO THIS: Stop running from one emotional high to the next. Be grounded, not bewitched.

PRAY THIS: Father, help me anchor my faith securely in the unchanging truth of your Son's sacrifice, guarding against the allure of fleeting emotions and unstable beliefs. Grant me the wisdom and strength to remain steadfast in Christ, resisting the temptation to be swayed by anything less than the solid foundation of your Word. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Blessed Assurance.

I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were through the law, then Christ died for no purpose. — Galatians 2:21

CALL OUT: Today, our callout goes to Shawn Wilson from Fruit Cove, FL, a new member of the website. Thanks for your partnership with us.

Returning to yesterday's devotional, we learned that we live by faith. Faith in Jesus both saves and sustains us. Paul's follow-up today is that thinking that we can add anything to Jesus's accomplished work other than faith alone nullifies the greatness of God's grace and the purpose for which Jesus died.

The bottom line is we need grace. Grace is our only hope when we stand condemned before the Great Judge because, in matters of salvation, grace is all we have. We are guilty and sinful to the core, trapped by inescapable guilt. Therefore, trying to work our way out when there is no way out is a waste of time. Moreover, it's equally foolish to reject grace and pretend like we don't need it.

So stop wasting your time, stop nullifying God's grace, and accept it. Don't reject it. That is not noble. It's stupid. To reject it is to deny the very thing you need to receive.

#GraceAlone #SalvationThroughFaith #NullifyingGrace #RejectingGodsGrace #FaithVsWorks

ASK THIS:

1. How can we ensure that we're truly relying on God's grace alone for our salvation, rather than trying to earn it through our own efforts?
2. In what areas of our lives do we find ourselves tempted to rely on our own works or achievements instead of fully embracing the grace of God? How can we shift our perspective to trust in His grace more fully?

DO THIS: Stop rejecting God's grace.

PRAY THIS: Father, help me to grasp the depth of Your grace and to fully trust in it for my salvation, knowing that nothing I do can earn Your love. Guide me away from the temptation to rely on my own efforts and lead me to rest in Your unending grace. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Grace Got You.

For through the law I died to the law, so that I might live to God. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. — Galatians 2:19-20

CALL OUT: Today, I'd like to call out Chuck Peter from Roseville, MN, who yesterday marked his third year using our devotionals for his weekly Zoom meeting with his guys. It's my privilege to be a part of your group every week.

Galatians 2:20 is undoubtedly one of the great verses of this chapter and the entire letter.

Paul's point is that all our actions are futile. The law proved it. Our best actions on our best days were insufficient to reconcile our relationship with God. We needed the perfect action of a perfect man, Jesus, God's Son. Through his perfect work and his sacrifice for us on the Cross, we live. But from this point forward, it's not our life we live. It's his life.

The life I live is a life lived by faith—faith that both saves and sustains—faith that saves me from eternal damnation and sustains me while I am still in the flesh. Thus, it is pointless to accept salvation by faith and then live my life by my works (which is what the false teachers were teaching). Instead, I should accept salvation by faith and live his life (not mine) by faith in his work (not mine).

So here is the call to action for us based on this text:

We wake up, look in the mirror, and say aloud in faith, “I will not live by my power today because I am dead, and Jesus lives through me.”

Say it aloud throughout the day; believe it because it is the truth.

#FaithInChrist #SurrenderedLife #LivingByFaith #ChristInMe #GraceOverWorks

ASK THIS:

1. How does the concept of "dying to self" and allowing Christ to live through us challenge your approach to daily decisions and interactions?
2. Reflecting on your own journey of faith, what practical steps can you take to shift from relying on your own efforts to embracing Christ's life within you on a daily basis?

DO THIS: Say aloud, “I will not live by my power today because I am dead, and Jesus lives through me.”

PRAY THIS: Father, I humbly surrender my life to You, acknowledging my inability to save myself and embracing the transformative power of Christ living within me. Help me walk in faith each day, trusting in Your grace and allowing Your Spirit to guide my every step. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Give Me Faith.

But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. — Galatians 2:17-18

CALL OUT: Call out today to all the Leaders from Forged, our leadership training event in Florida. What a powerful group of men's leaders.

The point of this text is so simple and yet so profound.

Paul is saying that it is not my work that matters. It's Jesus's work. I tried my hand at building my life. It didn't work. All my work (the best of it and the worst of it) had to be torn down so that Jesus could build something new in me. He's the master carpenter. He always has been. I am not. I am merely the work of his hands. Therefore, my job is not rebuilding my life. It is living in the house he has already built. In addition, it's now living in this house with His Spirit, enjoying the work he has accomplished in me.

Too many believers accept Jesus and return to the same old patterns. A justified man who behaves like an unjustified man is exerting useless energy. They have failed to see the point of justification, and rather than enjoying the justifying work of Jesus, they work to add their justification to Jesus' work because they are failing to let him be Lord and Savior.

This is the point Paul is making about the Judaizers. They are teaching a Gospel of addition to Jesus's work, which is no Gospel at all. It's a man trying to play God.

So don't play God today. Enjoy the justification of Jesus. Live by faith. Keep in step with the Spirit. Let others see the power of a life justified by Jesus Christ.

#JustificationByFaith #ChristCenteredLife #LivingInHisWork #SpiritLedLiving #NoSelfJustification

ASK THIS:

1. How can we actively surrender our own efforts to rebuild our lives and instead embrace the work of Jesus in our daily walk?
2. In what areas of our lives are we prone to revert to self-justification rather than trusting in the justification provided by Jesus? How can we shift our focus to living in the freedom of His grace?

DO THIS: Enjoy the house Jesus built.

PRAY THIS: Lord, help me to fully surrender my efforts to rebuild my life and to embrace the work you have already accomplished in me through Jesus Christ. Grant me the strength to walk in faith, keeping in step with your Spirit, and to reflect your justifying grace to those around me. Amen.

PLAY THIS: Build My Life.