DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Give a blessing this morning, we pray, to us all; may we make a distinct advance in the divine life; may we get to a higher platform; may we leave the mists of doubt and fear below us in the valley, and quit the marshes of the plain, and climb the glittering hill-tops of eternal security in Christ and blessed oneness with him, by simply believing him who cannot lie—who hath sworn by two immutable things, and cannot from his purpose turn nor from his word draw back. O God, grant this faith to the entire church.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“But the LORD sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for judgment.” (Psalm 9:7)
In the light of the past the future is not doubtful. Since the same Almighty God fills the throne of power, we can, with unhesitating confidence, exult in our security for all time to come. The enduring existence and unchanging dominion of our Jehovah are the firm foundations of our joy. The enemy and his destructive ways shall come to a perpetual end, but God and his throne shall “endure forever.” The eternity of divine sovereignty yields unfailing consolation.
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RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
A Bible-saturated plan to grow in godliness
Today we prayed that God would help us grow to be more like him. We don’t want to be controlled by worldly passions anymore — we want to live for God.
While our growth in holiness is a miracle that only God can do, we also have a role to play in this work. You will not automatically grow in godliness — you need to pursue godliness with the strength that God the Holy Spirit gives you.
A great, practical book on growing in godliness (self-control, taming the tongue, and more) is The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges. This book won’t just tell you that something is sinful, it will actually equip you practical tools and truths from God’s Word to slay your sin and live in godliness.
Whatever pressing sin you are currently facing and want to grow in, The Practice of Godliness by Jerry Bridges is a great resource to help you take your next steps. I hope you pick up a copy today.