Dear friends, if we deliberately continue sinning after we have received knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice that will cover these sins.

But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved.

All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth.

It was by faith that Moses left the land of Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He kept right on going because he kept his eyes on the one who is invisible.

By faith these people overthrew kingdoms, ruled with justice, and received what God had promised them. 

All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. 40For God had something better in mind for us, so that they would not reach perfection without us.

So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. 13Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.

Lord God my Father,

Allow my desire to only be with you, protect me from my own desires. I wish to keep my focus on only your desire for me. Your destiny is the only way to my perfect home. Keep my thoughts from bringing compromise to my faith. Your strength is all I need. Cause me to carry my faith in such a way that others desire you, give me your strength. Your Love is the only future worth pursuing.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen