Wise Is The One Who Abides In Christ

However young or old a person may be in physical years, the fleeting breath of this brief life is but a drop in the vast ocean of eternity as time tick-tocks away. The moon continues to shine in its monthly cycle, and the sun sets in the western skies, evening by evening, as year succeeds to year, in nature's ever-circling round. As spring skips through summer into autumn's golden glow, the end of all things is drawing very close.
The end of everything is speeding to its final conclusion. How important therefore to keep ourselves in the love of God as we look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. How wise is the one who abides in Christ, rests in His love, prays in spirit and truth, and maintains close communion with God the Father, for the judgements of such a man or woman are sound. His spirit is sober and his prayers and praises are powerful, effective, and can move great mountains.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us the understanding that only as we remain in Christ can we practice self-controlled godly conduct, and maintain fellowship with You, it is only through His righteousness that we can approach Your throne of grace and pray effectively. Keep us we pray, looking to Jesus as we wait for His return. Keep us sound in judgement, sober in spirit, and use us we pray, to share the good news of the gospel with lost souls in need of salvation. We pray that Your will be done in our lives, and that godly wisdom and understanding would be reflected in our prayers and praises. This we ask in Jesus' name, and for His greater glory, AMEN.