Monday, April 18
Jeremiah 12:1-16
Psalms 51, 69:1-23
Philippians 3:1-14
John 12:9-19
Philippians 3:7-9
But those things I used to consider gain I have now reappraised as loss in the light of Christ. I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ. For his sake I have forfeited everything; I have accounted all else rubbish so that Christ may be my wealth and I may be in him, not having any justice of my own based on observance of the law. The justice I possess is that which comes through faith in Christ. It has its origin in God and is based on faith.
Jesus Christ gave his life for us trusting in his Father. During recent study and meditation over the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I have tried to put myself in his place. I ask in prayer that I may learn to still give when I am hurt. That I may let mercy and compassion shine over justice and anger.
Put my faith in God.
Such a difficult task, my prayer will never stop.
Mary Patton