“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray” (1 Peter 4:7).
This is more true now than it was in Peter’s day. Yes, from a worldly perspective that was long ago. From the perspective of one who lives forever, it was not long at all. At the end of this life, the next thing we will see is Jesus. Let this keep you sober in your thinking and be on the alert knowing that this world is tossed about by the winds of constant and never changing unrealities.
Lord, open my eyes to see beyond the unclear ways of this world. Guide me in Your goodness to know that in You alone is there all hope and an eternal future. You have come so that I may have true life and have it abundantly. In the truth, lead me so that I live life intentionally, with sobriety, and always alert. Guard my heart and mind so that I may now and always abide humbly in You and the way You have set before me.
Guide me Lord Jesus in the way of everlasting life. Help me to understand that in You alone is there hope and that without You, I will quickly fall back into the pattern of the old Adam. The world screams for sensitivity and You call me into sensibility. I cannot be all things to all people, but I can submit to You and become what You are making of me. Lead me Lord to follow You now and always. Amen.
