14 day plan

God in Daily Life

Day 2 of 14

GNT

1 Peter 5:10

10But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation.

Reflection:  My “friends” decided to give my daughter a melting unicorn, made a putty. Yes, it’s a thing. The idea is that you make the unicorn, watch it melt and then re-build it again. My favourite part of this whole experience has been when my daughter made it on the only carpet square in our house and then forgot about it…  The other day, I noticed this melted unicorn puddle was mirroring how I felt that day; flat, defeated and uber anxious. The cool thing is that, even though I feel like this, God can and will restore me. It doesn’t matter how many times I crumble
into an exhausted, weak and fearful mess, He will pick me up and make me whole again.

Question: Do you know that God will do the same for you?

Prayer: Oh Lord, help us to remember on the days we feel flat, defeated and anxious, that you’ve walked that road before. Help us to remember that we are not alone.  Amen.

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1 Peter 5:1-14

The Flock of God

1I, who am an elder myself, appeal to the church elders among you. I am a witness of Christ's sufferings, and I will share in the glory that will be revealed. I appeal to you 2 to be shepherds of the flock that God gave you and to take care of it willingly, as God wants you to, and not unwillingly. Do your work, not for mere pay, but from a real desire to serve. 3Do not try to rule over those who have been put in your care, but be examples to the flock. 4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the glorious crown which will never lose its brightness.

5 In the same way you younger people must submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you must put on the apron of humility, to serve one another; for the scripture says, “God resists the proud, but shows favor to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, then, under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in his own good time. 7 Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.

8Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9Be firm in your faith and resist him, because you know that other believers in all the world are going through the same kind of sufferings. 10But after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who calls you to share his eternal glory in union with Christ, will himself perfect you and give you firmness, strength, and a sure foundation. 11To him be the power forever! Amen.

Final Greetings

12 I write you this brief letter with the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful Christian. I want to encourage you and give my testimony that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

13 Your sister church in Babylon, also chosen by God, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. 14Greet one another with the kiss of Christian love.

May peace be with all of you who belong to Christ.

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