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give us grace today to obedient to your commands and promptings today7 For you who believe therefore is the honour, but for those who are disobedient,
“The stone which the builders rejected
has become the chief cornerstone,”8 and, “a stumbling stone and a rock of offence.”
For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.
7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,“The stone the builders rejecte has become the cornerstone,” 8 and,“A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.”They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.
9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10…
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give us grace for us to live in you, and for you to live in us, so that we communicate your goodness in what we do and say today9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
a people for God’s own possession,
that you may proclaim the excellence of him
who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
10 In the past, you were not a people, but now are God’s people,
who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.Heavenly father
give us grace today to abstain from all those things which war against our souls..11 Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims,
to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
12 having good behaviour among the nations,
so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers,
they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.Heavenly father
give us grace today to serve you today, doing all things well.13 Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake:
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whether to the king, as supreme;
14 or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
15 For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but…Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honour the emperor. (1 Peter 2:17)
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Heavenly father
give us grace today to do these 4 things:17 Honour all men.
Love the brotherhood.
Fear God.
Honour the king.Heavenly father
give us grace today to treat everyone with respect today18 Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect:
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not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.
20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating?
But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.…Heavenly father
give us grace today to refrain from deceiving, cursing and threatening when we suffer unjustly.21 For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us,
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leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
22 who didn’t sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”
23 When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back.
When he suffered, he didn’t threaten,
but committed himself to him who judges righteously. …Heavenly father
give us grace today to die to sin and live to righteousness24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree,
that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness.
You were healed by his wounds.
25 For you were going astray like sheep;
but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.Heavenly father
give us grace today so that we can be gracious to others, particularly when we not in a position of power
[previous chapter ends with slaves showing grace to their masters]
1 In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands;
so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behaviour of their wives without a word,
2 seeing your pure behaviour in fear.Heavenly father
give us grace today to be pure in our behaviour today1 In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands;
so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behaviour of their wives without a word,
2 seeing your pure behaviour in fear.Heavenly father
give us grace today to gentle and quiet in our spirits3 Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;
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4 but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit,
which is very precious in the sight of God.
5 For this is how in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands.
6 …Heavenly father
give us grace today to honour all people7 You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge,
giving honour to the woman, as to the weaker vessel,
as also being joint heirs of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.Heavenly father give us grace today to do this:
8 Finally, all of you be like-minded,
compassionate, loving as brothers,
tenderhearted, courteous,
9 not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult;
but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.Heavenly father give us grace to turn away from deceit, and seek peace today
10 For, “He who would love life
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and see good days,
let him keep his tongue from evil
and his lips from speaking deceit.
11 Let him turn away from evil and do good.
Let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears open to their prayer;
but the face of the…13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats[b]; do not be frightened.”[c] 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this…
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give us grace today to not be afraid, particularly when we are speaking13 Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
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14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed.
“Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.
Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you
a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear, 16…13 Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good?
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14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed.
“Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts.
Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you,
with humility and fear, 16 having a good conscience.
Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers,
they may be disappointed who curse your good…Heavenly father
give us grace today to cope with unfairness.16 Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
17 For it is better, if it is God’s will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.
18 Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous,
that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
Heavenly father give us grace today to be alive and have a good conscience
18 Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous,
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that he might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
19 in whom he also went and preached to the spirits in prison,
20 who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah,
while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. …20 who before were disobedient, when God waited patiently in the days of Noah, while the ship was being built. In it, few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 21 This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you—not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 22 who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, angels and authorities and powers being made subject to him.
Heavenly father, give us grace today to walk with Jesus the way of the cross.
4 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
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2 that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.
3 For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries…Heavenly father give us grace today to have the mind of Christ so that we may do your will
1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh,
arm yourselves also with the same mind;
for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
2 that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men,
but for the will of God.Heavenly father give us grace today to turn away from everything that has a deadening effect on us.
3 For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles,
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and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries.
4 They think it is strange that you don’t run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming.
5 They will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
6…Heavenly father give us grace today to pray today so that we may be self-controlled
7 But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.Heavenly father give us grace today to love others earnesly.
8 And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Heavenly father give us grace today to be hospitable to others
9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling.
Heavenly father give us grace today to serve others in all that we do or say today.
10 As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.
11 If anyone speaks, let it be as it were the very words of God.
If anyone serves, let it be as of the strength which God supplies,
that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ,
to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.Heavenly father give us grace today to rejoice in all circumstances
12 Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.
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13 But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice, that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
On their part he is…Heavenly father give us grace to do good today, particularly in our interaction with other people
15 For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or a meddler in other people’s matters.
Heavenly father give us grace today to entrust our souls to you, particularly when we find ourselves in trouble.
16 But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.
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17 For the time has come for judgement to begin with the household of God.
If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don’t obey the Good News of God?
18 “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?”
19…Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to fulfil our own calling today willingly, humbly and faithfully1 Therefore I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed:
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2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;
3 not as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.…Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to subject ourselves to others, walking humbly under your mighty hand
5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder.
Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another;
for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to ……cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to be self controlled8 Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings.
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Give us grace today to be perfected, established, strengthened and settled in you.10 But may the God of all grace,
who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,
after you have suffered a little while,
perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.11 To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to stand in the grace you give us12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying
that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.Heavenly Father
Give us grace today to be channels of love and peace to others14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.14 And we urge you, brothers [and sisters], admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test…
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