The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.
John 6:63
But the Lord ’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.
Psalm 33:11
Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.
Ephesians 1:11
Sometimes, Counselor of wisdom and grace, we sing or speak words as if they are truth, as if they are already the reality of our lives. In fact, they are often more truly our hopes, our desires. We repeat these words as our prayer: “Be the treasure of great worth in our lives, first in our hearts.” This is our longing. We open our hearts to you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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