A Precious Promises Prayer (because of the preciousness of our faith)

All flesh is like the grass; its glory like a flower-field ...

The grass withers, 

the flowers fall...

2 Cor.7:1 NIV (see Cor.6 for context)

Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends,

let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit,

perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.

or NKJV

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, 

let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit,

 perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Today's poem/prayer

inspired by the above verses & Rom.12, 1 Pet.1 & 2 Pet.1

Not out of compulsion or other legalistic due

Lord, help us perfect holiness with sober reverence

Because You are not mocked; both Your love and judgments are true 

Then for your glory Lord, help us to seek obedience

...not as religion's burden or a noose to happiness 

Not as a key to Heaven (for we have been saved by grace)

But as evidence of faith's commitment and thankfulness  

As we crucify self and put Your glory in its place 

You are the Vine; forbid we boast Your Name yet bear no fruit 

But, You in us and we in you may thus love's charge fulfill 

Renew our minds, so we view life through eyes, wise and astute

No longer conformed to this world but to Your perfect will 

Lord, help us not hold lightly, the gift of Your saving grace

Purchased, not with perishable things such as silver and gold

But with the precious blood of Christ who died in our place

Who redeemed us for riches that cannot be bought or sold 

Therefore, having Your very great and precious promises

Your divine power equips us with everything we need

To live a godly life, empowered by Your righteousness 

By being born again through Your imperishable seed 

All flesh is like the grass; its glory like a flower-field 

The grass withers, the flowers fall, but not your Word, O Lord

Throughout eternity Your Sovereignty will be revealed

To all who believe and receive the promise of Your Word 

Lord, by the grace You give help us to live for you each day

Recalling oft salvation's awful price You paid, and then

Because of the preciousness of our faith, gladly obey

And be a living sacrifice for Your glory. Amen

Janet Martin 

2 Pet.1:3

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness

 through the knowledge of Him who called us by His owna glory and excellence.

4Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, 

so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, 

now that you have escaped the corruption in the world 

caused by evil desires...

(Read the whole Glorious chapter HERE)

God’s Precious Promises – Dr. Charles Stanley