When sins passions tempt you beyond what you can bear Know that I am watching, know that I care You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood When evil comes to tempt you in an overwhelming flood Know that I am near you, fix your eyes on Me Sin is trying to keep you from your destiny Consider Him who endured the cross and its shame To return earth’s dominion to man’s rightful claim If you only knew what your obedience would win You’d give up anything especially your sin Lay the things of this world down and pick up the cross On the day of rewards, you will not suffer loss Debbie Furey January 9, 2023 Hebrews 12:4-6 – “In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.” Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 – “If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.” Hebrews 12 Psalm 15, 24