Oct 6 devotion

[billizzy]

Psalm 85

In today's evangelism, there is an assumption that we can personally choose to say the right words and change our eternal destiny. Giving intellectual assent to a presentation of the gospel and praying a stereotype-worded prayer in order not to be accountable for one's sins doesn't necessarily translate into a God-glorifying, life-changing experience. Salvation is a work of God's sovereign grace and is received genuinely only when the convicting power of sin leads to heartfelt repentance. It is not so much for us as for God's glory. Failure to recognize this truth results in a nominal Christian characterized by unfaithfulness and carnal living.

True salvation isn't provided to one uttering a ritualistic prayer for the sake of eternal fire insurance! It comes from humble acceptance of God's grace and out of a desire and commitment to live for His glory. God saves and revives us that we might rejoice in HIM.

In a beautiful word picture in verse 10, God's mercy and loving-kindness are merged with His truth and faithfulness when He pours out His grace to save us. Righteousness becomes a reality among His people and goes before them, bringing peace and prosperity to the land and in our lives.

Hugs and Prayers
Izzy

[auntjana]

Prayer is a very personal communication between us and our Heavenly Father. Are our prayers vain repetions, or do they make it past the ceilings of our rooms?

We have been taught the order of prayer. The Lord's Prayer is there to teach us how to pray. Address our Father in Heaven, thank him for what we receive, ask with a sincere heart, and then close in His Son's name, Jesus Christ. We should spend time after we finish praying, waiting and listening for that still small voice. It is just that, still and quiet. If we rush around in our busy lives, we may miss hearing what He teaches us.

[Becca]

Salvation is a gift from God.And to receive that gift we must repent of our sins.We then have a relationship with our Lord & Savior.it is a gift of grace & love freely given.
What a precious gift.One we should never take lightly.We can have sweet communion with him.It must be from the Heart.Not just a meaningless prayer.

We are blessed with a precious gift. Becca