Once we believe in Jesus Christ, rivers of living water flow from our innermost spiritual being (John 7:38). The righteousness of God is ours, no matter who we are, because we believe in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:22).
We do not deserve or earn this relationship, but God loved us even while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). Now that we are Born Again, we enjoy unity with God, which transcends any other relationship possible on this earth.
We know without a doubt that He exists, and that He rewards those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). As our love for God increases, our love of sin, the flesh and the world diminishes.
We lay down everything that is contrary to the will of God
or that robs us of time better spent with Him. God’s presence gives us
confidence in His love and security through His presence.
We abide in Him and He abides in us by His Holy Spirit (1 John 4:13). We no longer live a lifestyle of sin (1 John 3:9). In Christ, we are recreated, and our old sinful desires diminish as He renews our desires (2 Corinthians 5:17; Psalm 37:4).
We no longer suffer from shame for sins and slights or omissions, which we formerly neglected (Romans 8:1). In our union with God, we love Him unreservedly with all of our heart, mind and strength (Matthew 22:37).
We abide in Him and He abides in us by His Holy Spirit (1 John 4:13). We no longer live a lifestyle of sin (1 John 3:9). In Christ, we are recreated, and our old sinful desires diminish as He renews our desires (2 Corinthians 5:17; Psalm 37:4).
We no longer suffer from shame for sins and slights or omissions, which we formerly neglected (Romans 8:1). In our union with God, we love Him unreservedly with all of our heart, mind and strength (Matthew 22:37).
Our will and emotions are totally His. We feel His presence
in our spirit and this affects our soul – our mind, will and emotions - as well
as our body. He gives us unrestricted access to His at any time, for any reason
presence (Hebrews 4:16). When we unite with the Lord, we
are one spirit with Him (1 Corinthians 6:17).
Prayer:
Father God, Satan wants our mind as his playground. Help us
to refuse to allow him entry with his negative emotions and thoughts. When we
realize that we are thinking about negative thoughts, remind us to take our
thoughts captive, and to focus our thoughts only on what is factual, admirable,
correct, pure, divine, worthy, excellent and worthy of praise (Philippians
4:8).
When our soul is sad, downcast and disturbed within us, we can put our hope in You and praise You, our Father God, because we live in unity with You (Psalm 42:11, 43:5).
When our soul is sad, downcast and disturbed within us, we can put our hope in You and praise You, our Father God, because we live in unity with You (Psalm 42:11, 43:5).
Thought for the Day:
Everyone who is baptized into Christ has been immersed in
Him.
- Galatians 3:27
