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)
I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Christ saved me for and wants me to be.—Philippians 3:12 (TLB)
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Even if you’re someone who shies away from setting goals, it’s not too late to take a moment and ask God what special things He would like you to do in the coming year.
Dear God, I know that a resolution is a commitment. Help me rise to a new life. Guide me to set and keep goals that will make me be my best.
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)