Good morning! How are we faithing? Our biggest hindrance to walking a holy life is self. Just put the words I or Me in front of anything and tell me the choice made continues in a holy manner. I'm not talking about a healthy outlook and enjoyment of a hobby or your kids or stuff like that but behavior. Selflessness is a difficult road most times because we battle what we want over God's. Sure picking an orange soda over a cola is an "I want" type of choice, that isn't what we're talking about but more the kinds of "I want" that causes some one else to stumble or miss Gods grace. Keeping God's desires for us ahead of our own is not easy. Our biggest enemy? Our flesh. Second is thought patterns that we have learned from experiences and what we have lived thus far. If you find yourself mired in the same old junk or find yourself repeating the same old traumas, a thought process change is way over due. How do we do that? By what input we take in. Listen to Christian talk radio for an hour a day lets say. Turn on praise music,i.e. a Christian music station. That input is good for your mind because it is contrary to worldly stations. Oh I am a fan of the blues and rock n roll but balancing my input has served well for a mindset that if it changes to a dangerous place it becomes recognizable and adjustments can be made. Music is a big part of who I am and certain songs invoke certain reactions therefore it would be wise to use that to my advantage an be keenly aware of songs that try to drive me in the wrong direction. How about you? What input do you take in? How does it effect your attitude? Points to ponder...
1Pe 3:15-16
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that teaches us all truth. Lord we ask for wisdom to recognize the enemy and his ploys. Teach us to walk holy and show us things that can damage ourselves. Help us not be a finger pointing lot but one who is ready to serve and to help. Lord grant us peace and courage to act and speak lovingly, honorably and with your words on our tongues, in Jesus name we pray, amen
1Pe 3:15-16
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your Word that teaches us all truth. Lord we ask for wisdom to recognize the enemy and his ploys. Teach us to walk holy and show us things that can damage ourselves. Help us not be a finger pointing lot but one who is ready to serve and to help. Lord grant us peace and courage to act and speak lovingly, honorably and with your words on our tongues, in Jesus name we pray, amen
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