But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10
This morning, my focus is DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion, and John Piper urges us to look closely at God's grace for us. He starts by stating that "[g]race is not only God’s disposition to do good for us when we don’t deserve it. It is an actual power from God that acts and makes good things happen in us and for us." Piper uses not only 1 Corinthians 15:10 as text to emphasize his message today, but he uses Philippians 2:12-13 where Paul is more explicit how "God...works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure." Piper wraps the devotion by exhorting us to also see how grace is past and future, and that our proper response to past grace is thankfulness, and faith in response promised grace in the future.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God and Your grace is amazing indeed - both past and future! Thank You for the grace You have already poured out for me and also for the faith You give me for the promised future grace - You are faithful! Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings and grace. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
