Romans 8:4 tells us that the righteous
requirement of the law might be fully
met in us who do not live according to
the flesh, but according to the spirit.
What we could not do in our strength,
the Spirit enables us to do in God's
strength.
So when the Bible says the Lord rewards
everyone for their righteousness and
faithfulness,
it is not calling us to perfection but
to perseverance,
to remain faithful,
to walk
in Christ day by day, even when
it is hard. Even when temptation
whispers,
even when compromise feels easier, God
is not looking for flawless saints. He
is looking for surrendered hearts. And
the promise is sure. He rewards
faithfulness.
The scripture reminds us of this truth
in Hebrews 11:6.
Without faith, it is impossible to
please God because anyone who comes to
him must believe that he exists and that
he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
This is the reward of righteousness.
As Jesus said in Matthew 6 33
but seek first his kingdom and his
righteousness,
and all these things will be given to
you as well.
So today let us examine our hearts.
Are we striving to walk in our own
righteousness
or are we allowing Christ to live his
righteousness through us?
Are we practicing faithfulness in the
small things
knowing that the Lord sees and he
rewards?
Remember,
David in 1 Samuel refused to lay a hand
on Saul even when he had the chance.
Why?
Because his faithfulness to God mattered
more than seizing an opportunity by
force.
That kind of righteousness comes from a
heart fully surrendered.
Let us then be people who love God with
our whole being, who obey his word, who
walk by his spirit, and who remain
faithful even in trials.
For the Lord rewards righteousness and
faithfulness.
Now, let's take a moment to pray
together.
Dear Lord Jesus,
you alone are holy.
You alone are righteous.
You are the spotless lamb of God. The
one who was, who is, and who is to come.
Father, when l consider your perfection,
I realize how small and fragile my own
efforts are.
If l attempt to live righteously in my
own strength, relying only on my
willpower or discipline, I know I will
stumble and fall.
For as your word reminds me in Romans 3: 23,
all have sinned and fall short of the
glory of God.
Yet you, Lord, in your great mercy, have
made a way for me.
Your word declares in Galatians 2:20,
I have been crucified with Christ, and
it is no longer I who ive, but Christ
who lives in me. And the life I now live
in the body, I live by faith in the Son
of God, who loved me and gave himself
for me.
Lord, this truth humbles me. My old life
of sin was nailed to the cross with you.
My selfish desires, my past failures, my
brokenness, all were buried with you.
And now the life I live is not my own,
but yours.
So Jesus, I ask you today, live in me.
Fill me with your Spirit so completely
that every trace of sin and corruption
is displaced by your presence.
Break every chain that binds me.
Destroy the power of sin that tries to
control my thoughts, my desires, and my
actions.
Remove everything within me that is
unclean.
everything that does not reflect your
holiness.
Lord, I cry out to you. Purify me. Wash
me in your blood and cleanse me from the
inside out.
From this moment forward, may there be
less of me and more of You.
As John the Baptist once declared in
John 3:30,
"He must increase, but I must decrease.
Father, let that be true of me. Take my
life. I place it into your hands
completely.
Lead me in your ways and may your
commandments outweigh my selfish
ambitions.
God, hold my hand and guide me.
You are the good Shepherd and I am your
meek and lowly sheep.
Keep me close to you so l will not
wander.
Your word says in Psalm 23:3,
"He restores my soul. He leads me in the
paths of righteousness for his name's
sake."
Lord, I know that when you are leading
me, I will never be led astray.
When you guide my steps, I will never be
abandoned.
Father, teach me to live according to
Psalm 1:2.
Blessed
is the one who does not
walk in
the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in
the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat
of scoffers,
but his delight is in the law of the
Lord, and on his law he meditates day
and night.
Lord, let me not be found standing among
those who mock your truth or delight in
evil.
Give me a heart that treasures your
word, a heart that hungers for scripture
more than food and thirsts for your
presence more than water.
Help me to meditate on your word day and
night so that my steps may always be
steady and sure.
l acknowledge, Lord, that only in you
can I find true strength.
You never disappoint.
You never fail.
You are the God who gives me peace when
my mind is restless.
The God who provides direction when I am
lost.
The God who gives leadership when I do
not know the way. So today I bow before
you, King Jesus, in complete surrender.
Lord, may the fear of the Lord rest upon
me. For your word says in Proverbs chapter
9:10,
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One
is understanding.
Grant me that wisdom, Lord.
Let reverence for you keep me from evil.
May my steps always be guarded by holy
fear. Not fear that cripples, but fear
that honors your majesty and keeps me
close to your path.
And when I walk through dark valleys, I
will not be afraid,
for you are with me.
Even in the valley of the shadow of
death, you give peace.
Even when the night is long, you give
joy.
Your rod and staff comfort me, and I
trust you to lead me safely home.
Thank you, Lord, for giving me the
strength to overcome sin.
Thank you for making a way when I could
not make one for myself.
Continue to increase in my life as I
decrease.
Let my pride fade away and let humility
take root.
Let my will bow to yours until your
desires become my desires.
Father, I honor you with my heart andI
lift my voice in gratitude.
Thank you for restoring me and for
leading me into righteousness for the
glory of your name. In the mighty and
precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray.
Amen.
Respected visitor, or friendly reader,
If this prayer has touched your heart,
please say 'amen' as a sign of faith.
I pray that every blessing in this prayer
is now upon you in the name of Jesus Christ.
And if you need a special prayer, feel free to let us know in the comments. We would be honored to pray for you.
May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus
Christ be with you always.
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Romans 8:4 tells us that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us who do not live according to the flesh, but according to the spirit.
What we could not do in our strength, the Spirit enables us to do in God's strength.
So when the Bible says the Lord rewards everyone for their righteousness and faithfulness, it is not calling us to perfection but to perseverance, to remain faithful, to walk in Christ day by day, even when it is hard. Even when temptation whispers, even when compromise feels easier, God is not looking for flawless saints. He is looking for surrendered hearts. And the promise is sure. He rewards faithfulness.
The scripture reminds us of this truth in Hebrews 11:6.
Without faith, it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
This is the reward of righteousness.
As Jesus said in Matthew 6 33 but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
So today let us examine our hearts.
Are we striving to walk in our own righteousness or are we allowing Christ to live his righteousness through us?
Are we practicing faithfulness in the small things knowing that the Lord sees and he rewards?
Remember, David in 1 Samuel refused to lay a hand on Saul even when he had the chance.
Why?
Because his faithfulness to God mattered more than seizing an opportunity by force.
That kind of righteousness comes from a heart fully surrendered.
Let us then be people who love God with our whole being, who obey his word, who walk by his spirit, and who remain faithful even in trials.
For the Lord rewards righteousness and faithfulness.
Now, let's take a moment to pray together.
Dear Lord Jesus, you alone are holy. You alone are righteous. You are the spotless lamb of God. The one who was, who is, and who is to come.
Father, when l consider your perfection, I realize how small and fragile my own efforts are.
If I attempt to live righteously in my own strength, relying only on my willpower or discipline, I know I will stumble and fall.
For as your word reminds me in Romans 3: 23, all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Yet you, Lord, in your great mercy, have made a way for me.
Your word declares in Galatians 2:20, I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who ive, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Lord, this truth humbles me. My old life of sin was nailed to the cross with you.
My selfish desires, my past failures, my brokenness, all were buried with you.
And now the life I live is not my own, but yours.
So Jesus, I ask you today, live in me. Fill me with your Spirit so completely that every trace of sin and corruption is displaced by your presence.
Break every chain that binds me.
Destroy the power of sin that tries to control my thoughts, my desires, and my actions.
Remove everything within me that is unclean,everything that does not reflect your holiness.
Lord, I cry out to you. Purify me. Wash me in your blood and cleanse me from the inside out.
From this moment forward, may there be less of me and more of You.
As John the Baptist once declared in John 3:30, "He must increase, but I must decrease.
Father, let that be true of me. Take my life. I place it into your hands completely.
Lead me in your ways and may your commandments outweigh my selfish ambitions.
God, hold my hand and guide me.
You are the good Shepherd and I am your meek and lowly sheep.
Keep me close to you so l will not wander.
Your word says in Psalm 23:3, "He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
Lord, I know that when you are leading me, I will never be led astray.
When you guide my steps, I will never be abandoned.
Father, teach me to live according to Psalm 1:2, Blessed is the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Lord, let me not be found standing among those who mock your truth or delight in evil.
Give me a heart that treasures your word, a heart that hungers for scripture more than food and thirsts for your presence more than water.
Help me to meditate on your word day and night so that my steps may always be steady and sure.
l acknowledge, Lord, that only in you can I find true strength.
You never disappoint.
You never fail.
You are the God who gives me peace when my mind is restless.
The God who provides direction when I am lost.
The God who gives leadership when I do not know the way. So today I bow before you, King Jesus, in complete surrender.
Lord, may the fear of the Lord rest upon me.
For your word says in Proverbs chapter 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Grant me that wisdom, Lord.
Let reverence for you keep me from evil.
May my steps always be guarded by holy fear.
Not fear that cripples, but fear that honors your majesty and keeps me close to your path.
And when I walk through dark valleys, I will not be afraid, for you are with me.
Even in the valley of the shadow of death, you give peace.
Even when the night is long, you give joy.
Your rod and staff comfort me, and I trust you to lead me safely home.
Thank you, Lord, for giving me the strength to overcome sin.
Thank you for making a way when I could not make one for myself.
Continue to increase in my life as I decrease.
Let my pride fade away and let humility take root.
Let my will bow to yours until your desires become my desires.
Father, I honor you with my heart and I lift my voice in gratitude.
Thank you for restoring me and for leading me into righteousness for the glory of your name. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray.
Amen.
Respected visitor, or friendly reader,
If this prayer has touched your heart, please say 'amen' as a sign of faith.
I pray that every blessing in this prayer is now upon you in the name of Jesus Christ.
And if you need a special prayer, feel free to let us know in the comments. We would be honored to pray for you.
May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you always.
罗马书 8:4 告诉我们，律法义的要求，在我们这不随从肉体，只随从圣灵的人身上得以完全。
我们靠自己的力量无法做到的，圣灵会加给我们力量，让我们靠着神的力量做到。
所以，当圣经说主会因每个人的公义和忠信而奖赏他们时，这并不是在呼召我们追求完美，而是在呼召我们坚忍不拔，保持忠信，日复一日地在基督里行走，即使在艰难困苦中。即使诱惑悄悄出现，即使妥协感觉更容易，神寻求的并非完美无瑕的圣徒。他寻求的是顺服的心。而这应许是确定的。他奖赏忠信的人。
圣经在希伯来书 11:6 中提醒我们这个真理。
非有信心，就不可能取悦上帝，因为任何来到上帝面前的人都必须相信上帝存在，且相信他会奖励那些真诚寻求他的人。
这就是公义的赏赐。
正如耶稣在马太福音6:33中所说，你们要先求他的国和他的义，这些东西都要加给你们了。
所以今天让我们省察自己的心。
我们是在努力行在自己的义中，还是在让基督通过我们活出他的义？
我们是否在小事上忠于主，知道主看见并会奖励我们？
还记得，在撒母耳记上，大卫即使有机会也拒绝下手害扫罗。
为什么？
因为他对上帝的忠诚比用武力抓住机会更重要。
这种公义来自一颗完全顺服的心。
让我们全心全意爱上帝，遵守他的话语，顺服他的灵，即使在试炼中也保持忠诚。
因为主赏赐公义和忠诚。
现在，让我们一起祷告。
亲爱的主耶稣，唯有你是圣洁的。唯有你是公义的。你是神无瑕疵的羔羊。昔在、今在、以后永在。
天父，当我思想你的完美时，我意识到自己的努力是多么渺小和脆弱。
如果我试图靠自己的力量过公义的生活，只依靠我的意志力或自律，我知道我会跌倒。
因为正如你在罗马书3:23中提醒我的那样，世人都犯了罪，亏缺了神的荣耀。 然而，主啊，你因着你的大怜悯，为我开了一条路。
你的话语在加拉太书2:20宣告：“我已经与基督同钉十字架，现在活着的不再是我，乃是基督在我里面活着。并且我如今在肉身活着，是因信神的儿子而活，他是爱我，为我舍己。”
主啊，这真理使我谦卑。我过去罪恶的生活与你一起被钉在十字架上。
我的私欲、过去的失败、我的破碎，都与你一同埋葬。
如今我活着的生命不是我自己的，而是你的。
所以耶稣，我今天祈求你住在我里面。用你的灵完全充满我，使我身上一切罪恶和败坏的痕迹都被你的同在所取代。
打破一切捆绑我的锁链。
摧毁那试图控制我思想、欲望和行为的罪恶力量。
除去我内心一切不洁，一切不彰显祢圣洁的。
主啊，我向祢呼求。洁净我。用祢的宝血洗净我，从内而外洁净我。
从此刻起，愿我越来越少，祢越来越多。
正如施洗约翰在约翰福音3:30中所说：“他必兴旺，我必衰微。”
父啊，愿这话也临到我。求你取我的生命，我将它完全交在你手中。
引导我走你的道路，愿你的诫命胜过我的私欲。
神啊，握住我的手，引导我。
你是好牧人，我是你柔和谦卑的羊。
让我靠近你，这样我就不会迷失。
你的话语在诗篇23:3中说：“他使我的灵魂苏醒。” 他为自己的名引导我走义路。”
主啊，我知道当你引导我时，我永远不会迷失。
当你指引我的脚步时，我永远不会被抛弃。
天父，教我按照诗篇1:2生活，不从恶人的计谋，不站罪人的道路，不坐亵慢人的座位，惟喜爱耶和华的律法，昼夜思想，这人便为有福。
主啊，不要让我站在那些嘲笑你的真理或喜爱邪恶的人中间。
给我一颗珍惜你话语的心，一颗渴慕圣经胜过食物，渴慕你同在胜过渴慕水的心。
帮助我默想你的话语日 和夜晚，以便我的脚步永远坚定而可靠。
主啊，我承认，只有在你里面我才能找到真正的力量。
你从不令人失望。
你从不失败。
当我心烦意乱时，你是赐我平安的神。
当我迷失时，你是指引方向的神。
当我不知所措时，你是引领我的神。所以，今天，我跪拜在你面前，君王耶稣，完全顺服。
主啊，愿敬畏耶和华的心常在我身上。
箴言9:10说：“敬畏耶和华是智慧的开端，认识至圣者便是聪明。
耶和华啊，求你赐我智慧。
愿敬畏你的心保守我远离恶事。
愿我的脚步常被圣洁的敬畏所保守。
不是使人软弱的惧怕，而是荣耀你威严的惧怕，使我紧跟你的道路。
我行过死荫的幽谷，也不害怕，因为你与我同在。
即使在死荫的幽谷，你也赐我平安。
即使在漫漫长夜，你也赐我喜乐。
你的杖和竿都安慰我，我相信你会领我平安回家。
主啊，谢谢你赐给我力量战胜罪恶。
谢谢你在我无法为自己开辟道路的时候，为我开辟了道路。
继续 在我生命中，当我衰微的时候，求祢使我的生命增长。
让我的骄傲消逝，让谦卑生根。
让我的意志顺服祢，直到祢的愿望成为我的愿望。
天父，我全心敬重祢，并高声感恩。
感谢祢使我苏醒，并带领我行义，荣耀祢的名。奉耶稣基督大能宝贵的名祷告。
阿们。
尊敬的访客，或友好的读者，
如果这段祷告触动了您的心，请说“阿们”，以表示您的信心。
我祷告，奉耶稣基督的名，这段祷告中的每一个祝福都临到您。
如果您需要特别的祷告，请在评论中告诉我们。我们很荣幸为您祷告。
愿主耶稣基督的恩典与平安常与您同在。
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