Today I read: 1 Kings 17, Psalm 38, Ezekiel 47, and Colossians 4.
Gospel summary: In the drought-like conditions of life in a sin-cursed world, God provides refreshing and nourishing streams of grace through the atoning work of Christ. We must come parched to the Fountain of living water and pray steadfastly for God's grace here in enemy territory in. One day we'll enjoy the abundant life such a stream provides in the new heavens and new earth.
Prayer: O Fountain of living water, I am utterly parched and in desperate need of your refreshing Spirit and grace to help me. This sin-cursed world is a desert and a barren wasteland. Although sin promises to satisfy me, it only proves to be a mirage that leaves me with a belly full of dirt. Teach me that there is only one source of life to be found and that is in you, Jesus. Flowing from the temple is the blood of the spotless Lamb of God slain for sinners and it is this fountain that alone can refresh my soul. Thank you for the satisfying water of life you provide to me in Christ. Keep me ever constant in prayer, knowing that it is the only way I'll stay nourished in the drought to persevere until I reach the New City of abundant life. In Jesus's name, amen.
Hymn: "There is A Fountain" by William Cowper
Gospel summary: In the drought-like conditions of life in a sin-cursed world, God provides refreshing and nourishing streams of grace through the atoning work of Christ. We must come parched to the Fountain of living water and pray steadfastly for God's grace here in enemy territory in. One day we'll enjoy the abundant life such a stream provides in the new heavens and new earth.
Prayer: O Fountain of living water, I am utterly parched and in desperate need of your refreshing Spirit and grace to help me. This sin-cursed world is a desert and a barren wasteland. Although sin promises to satisfy me, it only proves to be a mirage that leaves me with a belly full of dirt. Teach me that there is only one source of life to be found and that is in you, Jesus. Flowing from the temple is the blood of the spotless Lamb of God slain for sinners and it is this fountain that alone can refresh my soul. Thank you for the satisfying water of life you provide to me in Christ. Keep me ever constant in prayer, knowing that it is the only way I'll stay nourished in the drought to persevere until I reach the New City of abundant life. In Jesus's name, amen.
Hymn: "There is A Fountain" by William Cowper
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