I am nothing but a poor sinner trusting in Christ alone for salvation.

—Robert E. Lee

Habakkuk 2:14

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.

God’s grace transforms lives. While none of us are perfect, His grace takes us from who we were and shapes us into who He calls us to be. Transformation isn’t instantaneous; it’s a journey of growth as you surrender to Him daily. Each step reveals His patience and love as He works in your life.

How has God’s grace changed you? Are you letting Him lead you into greater transformation, or are you holding on to old patterns? Trust His grace to continue the work He began, knowing that He is faithful to complete it.

"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." — Philippians 1:6

—Daily Dose (#0134)

Colossians 3:1-10

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth.

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.

Faith is not built on circumstances but on God’s unchanging promises. When trials come, you can either focus on the hardship or trust in the certainty of God’s faithfulness. No suffering is wasted when your hope is in Him—every trial strengthens your faith and draws you deeper into His presence.

Consider how you are responding to difficulties in your life. Are you trusting in God’s promises, or are you letting circumstances dictate your faith? Choose to cling to His Word, and know that His plans for you are filled with hope and purpose.

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." — Romans 8:18

—Daily Dose (#0147)

Ever singing, march we onward,
victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sunward,
in the triumph song of life.

—Henry Van Dyke

To know that nothing happens in God’s world apart from God’s will may frighten the godless, but it stabilizes the saints.

—J.I. Packer

So do I.

Worship must not be designed to please the unbeliever or the believer. Worship should be designed to please God.

—R.C. Sproul

My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed.

God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.

That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave.

—Stonewall Jackson

I don't always feel His presence.

But God's promises do not depend upon my feelings; they rest upon His integrity.

—R.C. Sproul