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1 Peter 1:3: Service That Honors Him
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“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope.”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)
What it means
1 Peter 1:3 says: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope." Heaven touches earth in sentences like these. Here is grace, not guilt. The promise stands; you can stand on it.
In your life
1 Peter 1:3 meets you here: The future looks uncertain. Let it reframe the waiting. That is why 1 Peter 1:3 is not only a quote for today, but a practical direction for your next choices and posture of heart.
Today's challenge
Live 1 Peter 1:3 today
- 1Write down one reason your hope is in God.
- 2Wait a moment in silence. Apply this concretely to 1 Peter 1:3 and write down one change you will make today.
- 3At the end of the day, return to 1 Peter 1:3 and note one practical change this word produced.
Prayer
Prayer inspired by 1 Peter 1:3: God, open my eyes to see Your goodness.
Reflect
Reflection on 1 Peter 1:3: What are you grateful for in this moment?