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One mark of growth in grace is increased humility. The man whose soul is growing feels his own sinfulness and unworthiness and unworthiness for every year. – J. C Ryle

Father, we want to walk away from our old ways and thoughts and straight into your arms of grace. Have mercy on us, Father.  Amen.

Ephesians 4:22-24 (ESV) …to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, … Continue reading →

Humility is not simply feeling small and useless like an inferiority complex. It is sensing how great and glorious God is, and seeing myself in that light. – Sinclair B. Ferguson

Father, help us to accept with grace the consequences that result in our walk with you and our growing spiritual maturity.  Amen.

Colossians 1:9-10 (ESV) And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk … Continue reading →

Spiritual growth depends on two things: first a willingness to live according to the Word of God; second, a willingness to take whatever consequences emerge as a result. – Sinclair B. Ferguson

Father, we ask your guidance to keep us strong and immovable for you. We turn our backs on doctrines of man and seek only your wisdom.  Amen.

1 Corinthians 2:6 (ESV) Yet among the mature we do impact wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.

2 Peter 3:17-18 (ESV) You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and … Continue reading →