True Faith - The Confidence of God’s Presence

On the seventh day they rose early, at the dawn of day, and marched around the city in the same manner seven times. It was only on that day that they marched around the city seven times. And at the seventh time, when the priests had blown the trumpets, Joshua said to the people, “Shout, for the LORD has given you the city. - Joshua 6:15-16

“God,

Please forgive my perfectionism.

Please forgive my workaholism.

Please forgive my selfishness.

Jesus,

Please forgive my legalism.

Please forgive my insensitivity to your Spirit.

Please forgive my rigidity.

Father,

Please forgive my lack of love for you.

Please forgive my lack of love for others.

Please forgive my lack of love for myself.

Holy Spirit,

I accept your way as perfect,

I trust you to mold me as you wish;

Mold me, Jesus, and set me free.”

Canyon Road : A Book of Prayer

Kari Kristina Reeves

True faith

“True faith obeys God and his Word, even when it seems absurd. It rejects the world’s armament and dons the ridiculous armor of God. It marches confidently in a fools’ army—to victory.

True faith focuses upon God and sees the unseen. It cultivates a special sense of his presence—that he is with his people—and refuses to divert its focus.

True faith declares itself to a fallen world.”

Hebrews

R. Kent Hughes