<p>Following Jesus isn't a method of being seen as a better person, but as a method of finding ourselves closer to the heart of God. If we find ourselves there, our perspective is changed: our identity is in Christ, and our fear is handed over to him. In the absence of fear, suffering and abuse are pale shadows next to the adoption we find ourselves in to God our Father.</p>

Following Jesus isn't a method of being seen as a better person, but as a method of finding ourselves closer to the heart of God. If we find ourselves there, our perspective is changed: our identity is in Christ, and our fear is handed over to him. In the absence of fear, suffering and abuse are pale shadows next to the adoption we find ourselves in to God our Father.

Oct. 5: Psalm 89:1-18, 1 Kings 19, and 1 Peter 3:8-4:6

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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Oct. 5: Psalm 89:1-18, 1 Kings 19, and 1 Peter 3:8-4:6

Oct. 5: Psalm 89:1-18, 1 Kings 19, and 1 Peter 3:8-4:6