The Day of the Lord is certain to come, even though God does not experience time as we do. However, judgment is not immediate so that more people can be saved. Eventually, the universe will be destroyed. Therefore, we must strive to live a righteous life. We look forward to a new heaven and a new earth! Considering these things, we should work diligently to remain faithful. Our brother Paul also warned us about these same things, so let us not be deceived by false teachings. Instead, let us continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless; 

15 and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation—as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you, 

16 as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.

17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 

18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

~ 2 Peter 3:14-18

Holy Father, thank You for all Your admonitions concerning the Day of Judgment that is sure to come. You have also given me all the necessary tools to prepare, for which I am thankful. Grant me the wisdom and strength to be diligent, and to prepare for the coming Day, appropriately discerning the truth revealed with Scripture. May You help me to never be led astray by false teachers and their doctrines. May I always be on guard, and may You grant me constant growth in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. To Him be the glory both now and forever, Amen!