[Weekly Scripture] Psalm 51:1–2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

2 Timothy 1:7-9  For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,

1 John 2:15-17 –  Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world— the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

How do you hide the Gospel from others?
What are things in your life that make it look like you love the world more than you love God?

Pray for an undivided heart and for courage to have spiritual conversations.

E-devotion by Cindy Starr
How thankful I am that God has given us a spirit of power, of love and of self discipline! How amazing that His spirit indwells us, seals us, empowers us, convicts us and transforms us to the glory of God. God has rescued us from the despair of the world – we are called to live unencumbered by the world. Our purpose is defined by the grace of God. Let our devotion be pure; our attitude one of delight; our heart undivided as we treasure Christ and live a disciplined life to His glory.