Humans foolishly count our
worth by the fame, fortune and success we achieve in this world. These are
fleeting and transitory and can change with an unforeseen event in an instant.
As followers of Christ, we no
longer pursue aspects pertaining to this earthly realm, but we focus our mind,
affections and goals on the purposes of God for us (Colossians 3:2).
God changes our nature from
carnal, earthly flesh to one full of purity, Godliness and spirituality (2
Corinthians 3:18). He gives us a way out of every future temptation (1
Corinthians 10:13).
On top of that, He saves us
from the punishment of our sins (Romans 6:23). Then He moves into our spirit to
live His life through us.
Once we come to an epiphany of
our union with Christ, anything is possible, according to the will of God (Mark
10:27). God graciously forgives our sin debt (1 John 1:9).
We no longer desire to fulfill
the deeds of the flesh in our mortal body; because we are putting on the new
self, which Jesus is renewing within us (Colossians 3:10).
When we focus on our life with
an earthly perception, we experience stress, anxiety, anger and many other
negative emotions. The consequences of our choices and actions follow us into
eternity.
We are never more fulfilled
than when we are walking closest to God through Christ in us. He walks with us
every moment of every day, giving us His strength to go through every trial,
making them adventures in which we can find His joy (Philippians 2:12).
Prayer:
Father God, with our mind
focused on You, we walk in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). Our deepest affections
are reserved just for You. As we focus on this life with an eternal
perspective, we are only interested in Your intentions, instructions and inclusion
of us in Your plans.
Your peace, which transcends
all human understanding, fills our heart and mind through Christ Jesus
(Philippians 4:7). We want nothing more than to bask in Your presence and to
walk in step with You through each moment of our life.
Thought for the Day:
True abundance in this life
only comes when we adopt a spiritual purpose. - Matthew 6:19-21
