Outward Religion

But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people. 2 Timothy 3:1-5

• Outward religion vs. an inward relationship with Christ

Dear Heavenly Father:

Help me to work at my relationship with you every day. Help me to read your word, fellowship with other believers, and worship and praise in church. I surrender to serving you. I want an intimate relationship with You, nothing superficial.