chapter 24: defiant peace

what is defiant peace? peace that is found in the middle of the mess. Right when we're hurting the most. It's a choice, and it's not meant to be easy, because the word itself, defiant, implies that you are in the middle of a battle.

Lord, I'm in the middle of a battle. a huge one. and i feel myself sabotaging your calling in my life. i pray you give me defiant peace that helps me tap into the resurrection power.

I am more than my weaknesses because my strength comes from the Lord. every moment that i spend in his presence is a glory moment; a transformation story of redemption and scandalous grace.

dear Lord, save me from myself.

isaiah 65:2
1 corinthians 2:16

chapter 23 "but because the Lord loves you"

Deuteronomy 7:7-8

The Lord did not set His love on You nor choose you because you were more in number than any other peoples; but, because the Lord loves you...

Lord, thank you for choosing me, because you love me in all that I am.  Not because of any merit on my part, but because of Yours. Because, that's the kind of heart you have.

I love you, Lord, because you loved me first. Teach me how to live in response to that love.