When you pray for something, it is because you sense a lack
There is an opening in your armor where the enemy can attack
Is it patience, joy or self-control that you need more of?
Crucify the sinful nature, replace with Jesus’ love

Humbly go before Him, grace and mercy will surround
When you ask for wisdom, His answer will astound
Each situation in your life is designed to help you grow
Becoming Christ-like is more important than you know

For the joy set before Him, Jesus endured much pain
When we look through eyes of faith, we must not complain
This same joy is set before us, will we then believe?
It is by dying to self that we are open to receive


Debbie Furey
February 14, 2020


Hebrews 12:1-3 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”


Galatians 5:16-26
Matthew 5:1-12