At times, we make poor
choices and allow them to define who we are, causing us to live in a downward
spiral with one destructive choice after another.
God calls us to gain our
self-image and fulfillment from His presence in our life and to follow His will
for our career, relationships and all of our decisions (Ephesians 2:10; Romans
12:2).
We often worry about what
others will think of us, especially those significant others in our life;
however, God's opinion of us is all that really matters.
There
is no need to covet what this world has to offer, because this will cause us to
stray from the truth and bring us many trials and sorrows (1 Timothy 6:10).
Clinging
to Christ allows us to hold fast to our faith in His faithfulness with a clear
conscience (1 Timothy 1:19, 3:9, 4:1). We obtain eternal life both now and in
eternity by entering an intimate relationship now with God and Jesus Christ
whom He sent (John 17:3; 1 Timothy 6:12).
As
a good example of an authentic Believer, we traverse the issues of life with
love, patience, meekness, holiness, purpose and moderation in all things (1
Timothy 2:15, 4:12, 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22, 3:10).
We
teach God's Word to our children and live a Godly example before them (2
Timothy 3:15). Showing our humanity as well as our growing maturity in our
faith; so they will know it is possible for them to walk in the Lord all the
days of their life as well.
Prayer:
Father
God, give us Your love and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ and toward all of
Your Saints (Philemon 1:5). We acknowledge that our faith is effective, because
every good thing we are and possess come from You (Philemon 1:6). We want to
inherit Your Kingdom through the faith and promises You teach us during our
lifetime (Hebrews 6:12; 2 Peter 1:4).
We
draw ever closer to You with a true heart full of the assurance of faith, which
You give us when You cleanse our conscience and desires with the pure water of
Your Word (Hebrews 10:22-23; Ephesians 5:26). Help us to live by the faith and the
example of the great cloud of witnesses who went on before us (Hebrews 11:1-39,
12:1-3).
Thought
for the Day:
Our
goal in life is to utter these words with our final breath: "I have fought
the good fight, I have finished my race and I have kept my faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ." - 2 Timothy 4:7
