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Sovereign Grace for Sinful Worms

Today I read: 2 Kings 13, Psalms 64-65, Hosea 5-6, and 2 Timothy 3.

Gospel summary: Our salvation is entirely due to the free and sovereign grace of God, for had he never chosen us, we would still follow the flood of ungodliness in our society.

Prayer: Father in heaven; how precious those words are to me. You have chosen me from before the foundation of the world to believe in your Son and trust in his atoning blood shed for me. Far from making me arrogant or conceited like so much of the world is, your sovereign grace humbles me to the dust, for I know I would have never chosen you unless you first chose me. There was nothing but filth and disgusting rebelliousness in me, yet you chose to redeem me to yourself, and for that I am eternally grateful. Since you have freely atoned for my sins, set me apart from the wicked world, filled me with your Spirit, and given me direct access to your throne of grace, would you grant me the wisdom to come often and reverently to your throne in prayer. When I am tempted by the world to join them in my former manner of life, teach me that you have freed me from its slavery and made me your own. Give me a boldness and fervency to share your gospel with others, knowing this is the means by which your chosen will be born again and freed from their sins by the inerrant, infallible, and inspired Word of truth. All glory be to your gracious name Jesus, amen.

Memory verses: "Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed. O you who hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!" (‭Psalm‬ ‭65‬:‭1-4‬ ESV)

Hymn: "Chosen of God" by Septimus Sears

O people selected by sovereign love,
Thro' free grace elected to glory above;
What cause for uniting your voices to sing;
What cause for delighting in Jesus your King.

What people so blessed, so honored of God,
Redeemed from transgression by Calvary's Blood,
Your enemies vanquished, your wants all supplied,
By Him who has promised, "The Lord will provide."

For He who has loved you, and bought you with Blood,
Will surely bestow ev'ry covenant good;
He'll ever be near you, to save to the end,
Then trust Him, and praise Him, your Saviour and Friend.

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