It Always Matters

 

Take care that you are

not carried away

with the error of lawless people

and lose your own stability.

But grow in the grace and 

knowledge of our Lord

     and Savior Jesus Christ.

            2 Peter 3. 17-18

We are all surrounded

by so many persuasive voices

and strong distractions

   that constantly seek

   to pull us away.

But we need not

       be their easy prey.

God offers His power

    to push back 

    against the darkness.

Take care, pay attention,

do everything in our power

to grow in relationship

             with Jesus.

We make intentional choices

        even today

        to follow Him.

Never calculate without Him.

God changes the course

    of our lives

and those around us.

O LORD,

The world always says,

     Oh, it doesn't matter.

And indeed, it always does.

Guide us to You.

Help us to grow in You.

Strengthen and shield us

   from the adversary.

Draw us ever closer

  even in what choices

  we make today.

Align our hearts with Yours.

And grant us Your power

   to turn towards You.