But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives. Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen. —Jude 1:20-25, NLT
God, Jude’s fierce faith and love for the church is an inspiration to me. I want to be the kind of friend who can build up others up in faith. In the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, I seek the eternal life that you promise. Help me to show mercy to the strugglers. Give me the passion to reach out to others with both mercy and rescue. I hate the sin in my own life and I hate the sin in the lives of others because of the destruction that it brings. You are able to keep me from falling, Lord, and I trust you alone. I give you glory Father, I lift up your holy name Jesus! Forever reign in heaven and earth and in my life! Amen!
Jude writes with great passion and strength. What does he write here that catches your attention for prayer?
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