God Chooses You
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.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.—1 Peter 4:2 (NIV)
You bring glory to God when you use your spiritual gifts to build up your faith and to strengthen unity with others. The more you share your gifts and bless others—the stronger your faith and your love of God will become.
Lord, I pray that I bring glory to Your eternal message by doing things that bring peace on earth and goodwill to man.
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.—1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.—Psalm 66:10 (NIV)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.—Hebrews 6:19–20 (NIV)