July 16
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1 PETER 5
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. – 1 Peter 5:6-14
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1 PETER 5 HUMBLE YOURSELVES AND CAST YOUR CARES ON GOD
A poem inspired by these verses by ILMA
Remember to always be meek and obedient to Christ
When you do, he will exalt you eventually in your life
Do not be afraid or worry about things you have no control over
Hand it to God and he will take care of it; do not be a worrier.
Grow your faith and be steadfast under trials and adversities
Stand firm and hold on fast to God so you will have victory
Stay humble and close to the Lord for this is your shield against the devil
Obey the Lord’s precepts and you will triumph over your weaknesses and evil.
Do not be surprised when you experience many trials for God is with you
He will never allow you to face these challenges without equipping you
Build up the communion of saints so you will be strong and mature
The body of Christ is his bride and he wants them to stay holy and pure.
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REFLECTION
• How is the act of dependence on God one of the best shields against the enemy’s tactics?
• Do you think worrying is an act of mistrust against God? Why or why not?