Live as People of the Lord
Peter writes to scattered Jewish
Christians who are undergoing
intense persecution for their faith.
God has begotten us again unto a
living hope. So don’t be surprised
when suffering comes your way;
prepare & respond to it correctly.
Purpose to do what is right and 
imitate Christ in submissive spirit.
And God will richly reward you
 when the trials of life are over.
Lord,we’ll live as Yr Special People:
But you are a chosen generation, 
     a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
    His own Special People, that you
  may proclaim the praises of Him
   who called you out of darkness
     into His marvellous light (1Pet 2:9)
  Live such good lives among the
pagans that…they may see your
good deeds & Glorify God (v12).
    Live As Free People, but do not
     use your freedom as a cover-up
     for evil; live as God’s slaves (v16)
Lord, thank You for bringing me
out of darkness into Your wonderful
light because of Your mercy.
Thanks for making us Your Special
People, Your very own possession.
Help me to continually yield to
You so that the life and character
of Christ will be formed in me.
Then others may see Yr goodness
and will be drawn to You. Amen.
Lord, You are good and holy and
we pray our lives will honour You.
And I pray that You will enable me
have godly character so that my life
will be a Shining Example of You.
Lord, live in me and live through me
so that those who disagree or even
dislike me will be drawn to You and
to the saving knowledge of U. Amen
Lord, it is a phenomenal truth
that I am truely Free In Christ.
And I confess not always living it out.
Instead of joyful delight in Your
refreshing salvation, sometimes
I do feel like I am barely making it.
Nevertheless, I claim Your promise
that I am free. Help me live beyond
what I want to what You desire.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.