...that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ...
Lord Jesus I rejoice with joy inexpressible for though I have not seen You, I love You. Clinging to Your promise even when we are grieved, tried and tested by various trials of life, putting our hope and trust in You, we will receive in the end the salvation of our souls. To live with You for all eternity is an inheritance incorruptible, will not fade away and is reserved for us in heaven, thank You. One day Jesus You will return and who could endure til that day? Who shall stand the day You appear? You are like the refiner's fire who purifies silver and gold causing the pureness to rise through the dross. Father, oh that we should count it all joy when we face these challenging circumstances knowing the end results does not leave us as a people who have a diluted moral and social value, but are actively promoting righteousness through kindness, honesty, integrity, justice and fairness. You have shown and instructed us through the life of Your precious Son, Jesus and empowered us by the indwelling of Your Holy Spirit to overcome that which if we were to succumb to would grieve You. Polishing is essential to a life of holiness, so may we be scrubbed of wrongful intentions, deceit, pretense, jealousy and evil speaking the characteristics that smear and smug our hearts and minds so the truth of Your Holy Word is unseen. Father purge us of all that is not pleasing to You, cleanses us so we are acceptable in Your sight and can be used for Your good pleasure. In Jesus name, Amen.
1 Peter 1:8, Micah 3:2-3, Proverbs 25:4
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