1 Peter 5:11-14

Scripture

“To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:11-14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.”

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭5:11-14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Observation (using my study bible to learn more about these verses)

Silas wrote down Peter's words and took them to its intended recipients. He was a prophet and a Roman citizen.

The one command in these verses is: Stand fast in the true grace of God.

Application

Head- My thinking is challenged by these verses to give glory to God for everything. I know I am not alone in this when I say as I go through my day I have a tendency to focus on myself, my family, my friends. I get very task oriented. But our life is supposed to be lived to glorify God. For me this starts with my thoughts. Reigning them in and focusing on what God has for me in the moment.

Hands- My actions are challenged by these verses similarly. What I do with my day might seem mundane but how I carry myself flows from my thoughts. I can grumble about having to do household chores or whatever it is. Or I can give thanks to God and seek him in the mundane. It has begun to slowly change my perspective. Because instead of feeling bogged down in the to do list, now I am seeking how I can be grateful, present, intentional. It's still a process I am in the middle of and learning. So it's a daily practice to do this.

Heart- My desires are being challenged too. Instead of desiring some grand adventure like I used to, and still do to some extent. My desires are becoming more of wanting to slow down, take in the moments, being present, and creating a community for all. It's strange because before kids I would have said my desires in life are to travel all over the world having adventures, doing mission work, having an exciting life. Basically doing what I wanted when I wanted. Having control over everything. But now after kids and after becoming closer to God I want to want what he has planned. I desire to be in his presence, to worship him with my life, to serve others. Again it's something I am constantly learning, relearning, tweaking, etc. And so far the life I have is not the one I ever dreamed of but it is way better than I ever imagined.

Prayer

God thank you for revealing your true grace. For your words, for your never-ending love, and patience with me I am so grateful. Help me to keep pursuing you in all that I think, do, and desire. Amen.

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