When we come to Christ, our
spirit is Born Again out of darkness and Adam's sin, and our soul - our
thoughts, emotions and choices - is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians
3:3-4).
We are safe, secure, peaceful and
joyful in this hidden place - under His wings and secure in His everlasting
arms. This world is no longer a fearful and anxiety-filled existence as we
trust in His love.
The fame, fortune and success of
this world is fleeting and changeable without warning; therefore, it befits us
to focus our thoughts, affections and pursuits on the purposes of God for us
(Colossians 3:2).
We are a new creation and God
meets us with each new morning to give us His plan for every moment of our life
(Colossians 3:10). We walk in victory over Satan, our flesh and this sin-cursed
world (Mark 10:27).
God saved us from the penalty and
punishment of our sins - past, present and future (1 John 1:9; Romans 6:23). He
moves into our spirit and abides there forever (2 Corinthians 1:3; John 1:3).
We have a God-inspired desire to
walk out our sanctification as He gives us the power (Philippians 2:12-13). His
Spirit teaches us everything we need to know to enjoy a successful life of
holiness, peace and joy (1 Corinthians 2:12; 2 Peter 1:3).
Prayer:
Father God, we are never more
fulfilled than when we walk close to You through Christ in us. You change our
nature from a carnal, earthly, fleshly one to a new character full of purity,
Godliness and spirituality (2 Corinthians 3:18). You give us a way out of every
future temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13).
You walk with us every moment of
every day, giving us Your strength to go through every trial and You deliver us
from every issue (Philippians 2:12). With our mind focused on You, we walk in
perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). Our deepest affections are reserved just for You
as we live a life of praise to Your name.
Thought for the Day:
When we focus on life through a
carnal perception, we experience stress, anxiety, anger and many other negative
emotions; yet, when we focus with an eternal perspective, we are only
interested in God’s intentions, instructions and His inclusion of us in His
plans.
