Preparing To Rejoice In Him // February 6, 2022

Reflection:

Jesus My Glory
Adapted from the Valley of Vision pg 24

O Lord God,
You have commanded me to believe in Jesus;
And I would flee to no other refuge,
Wash in no other fountain,
Receive from no other fullness,
Rest in no other relief. 

His water and blood was not severed in their flow at the cross,
May they they never be separated in my belief and experiences;
May I be equally convinced of the guilt and pollution of sin,
Feel my need of a Savior,
Implore of Him repentance and forgiveness,
Love holiness, and be pure in heart,
Have the mind of Jesus, and tread in his steps.

Let me not be at my own disposal,
But rejoice that I am under the care of one
Who is to wise to err,
To kind to injure,
To tender to crush.

May I scandalize none by my temper and conduct, but recommend and endear Christ to all around,
Bestow good on every one as circumstances permit, and decline no opportunity of usefulness.
Grant that I may value my place,
Not as the medium of pride and luxury,
But as the means of my support and stewardship.
Help me to be able to give to those that need,
To feel it my duty and pleasure to be merciful and forgiving,
To show the world the likeness of Jesus.

Call to Worship: 1 John 4:7-12 CSB