God
created mankind in order to enjoy our fellowship. He pursues us throughout our
entire lifetime, calling us to surrender our will to His Lordship.
His
law does not restrict us, but blesses us all the days of our life (Proverbs
16:3; Philippians 4:19; Deuteronomy 30:16). Abiding in the law of the Lord
ensures our fulfillment in this life and the next.
We
have a personal, cherished relationship with our Daddy God, who knows us intimately
(Psalm 139:7-14). Nothing else can ever fill the void designed just for God in
our life (1 John 2:15).
Even
during persecution or trials, God's presence in our life will walk in us
through each negative experience. We can trust in God's faithfulness through tribulation.
We
learn about God through His Word, which thankfully, He gave us to guide our
life. The Bible also encourages us, inspires us and strengthens us (Hebrews
4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
As
new believers, our passion for a deeper relationship with God grows daily and
continues throughout our lifetime, unless the flames are dampened by the cares
of this world.
We
prevent this by guarding our spirit, because out of it come the issues of life
(Proverbs 4:23). We consecrate our every waking moment to the service of our
King Jesus.
Prayer:
Father
God, remind us that we cannot save our self (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that You are
our benevolent Father who wants to bless us with every spiritual blessing
(Ephesians 1:3-6).
Help
us not to trust in our self-righteousness or holy deeds to earn favor with You,
but to realize that our worth comes only from our relationship with You through
Christ and by Your Spirit (Romans 12:3-5).
Thought
for the Day:
God
righteousness assures us of all the benefits of an intimate union with Him. -
Romans 3:22
