Lesson 14: God Listens to and Protects You
1 John 5:13-21 (ESV) - www.bible.com/bible/59/1jn.5
God’s Words:
That You May Know - I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life—to those who commit sins that do not lead to death. There is sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that. All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that does not lead to death.
We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him.
We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.
And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols.
My words:
Eternal Father, strong to save, I thank You for eternal life – not only life with You in Heaven forever, but this joyful quality of life I’m now living, knowing You are mine and I am yours forever. Because You’re my Father and I’m Your forever child, I am bold and free to ask for anything, and if it’s within Your will, I have it! Thank You for always listening to me, and for knowing, as my Father, what is best – and only giving me what is Your best and what will glorify You most. I want to glorify You in and through my life.
When I see a fellow child of Yours sinning, I know I can ask for Your help for them and You’ll give it gladly. Open my eyes to the needs of all Your children You’ve placed in my life, and remind me to faithfully bring them before Your throne.
Because I was given Life through You, You also protect me and hold me firm. The evil one and ruler of this world can’t touch me, because I’m safe in Your loving hands. I do not and cannot practice sin as Your child, because Your Spirit Who lives within me pulls me away from sin and back toward You. Please keep me from putting anyone or anything above You in my heart.
*Who needs your prayers today?
*In what area(s) do you need God’s protection?