“Grant me to walk as Christ walked,
to live in the newness of his life,
the life of love, the life of faith,
the life of holiness.”
“When thy Son, Jesus, came into my soul
instead of sin, He became more dear to me
than sin had formerly been;
his kindly rule replaced sin’s tyranny.”
From “The Valley of Vision”

1Timothy 6:6-7 (NASB)
6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.
7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.

I don’t recall another time in my lifetime when our world’s collective health and wealth have both been threatened at the same time. But for many now, the invisible enemy virus and our fear of financial loss holds captive our thoughts day and night.

And yet, the present trials are nothing compared to those of first century Christians. However these current tribulations seem to consume us.

As I read the thoughts of a Puritan in the Valley of Vision, I was reminded how Jesus is more dear to me than sin. As a Christian, these times will reveal the idols that I cling to, allowing me to let go of them and focus on my Redeemer. And trust. And pray that I would walk as Christ walked.

Heavenly Father, grant me to walk as Jesus walked, to always place Him first in my heart with no room for anything else. I pray He would replace all idols and that I would live in contentment a life of holiness. I pray this in the name of my dear Savior. Amen.

Always praying fo the glory of God,