There are many rocky roads in this life; but
as we traverse them, we can abide in the presence of our Almighty God (Psalm 91:1).
Christ dwells within us by His Holy Spirit, who abides in our spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16,
6:19). Realizing this prevents the negative aspects
of our circumstances from adversely affecting our soul: our thoughts, emotions
and attitude.
We live in victory, regardless of the situations
in which we live or how negatively they are affecting our life. God uses them
to develop His character in our soul, and we learn life lessons through persevering
in the trials we experience. We also grow spiritually as we develop faith in
God's faithfulness (Romans
5:3-5).
Eventually, we enjoy God's love in the midst
of hateful people; joy in depressing issues; peace in our spirit when anxiety
threatens to overwhelm our soul; and patience, because our focus is on the
eternal rather than the temporary issues of this earth (Galatians 5:22-23).
We walk cautiously and carefully, as we
traverse the mine-field of life (Ephesians 5:15:20). We pour out our
heart to God, trust in Him at all times as our mighty Rock, and find our hope
in Him alone (Psalm
62:7-8). God's Word provides us with a lamp to light
our way (Psalm
119:105). God's divine love and attributes fill our
soul and spirit, and allow us to make the best of every situation.
We are in the world, but there is no need for
us to be affected by this world. God is our refuge and strength, and He is
always available to help us in all of our troubling times (Psalm 46:1).
We no longer worry about the world around us, because God is the sanctuary in
which we reside. He is our lifelong fortress from the world and its troubles.
Prayer:
Father God, change occurs in our spirit as a
result of Your completed work of redemption. Then Your Spirit gradually
influences our soul and behavior as You renew our mind through sanctification (Hebrews 10:10-14,
12:23; 1 John 3:9). You completely seal us in soul and
spirit with Your Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13). Thank You for
teaching us to be heavenly minded, rather than carnally minded (Colossians 3:2).
We continually praise and glorify You throughout the day, as we serve You in
the calling and vocation Your prepared for us before we were ever born (Psalm 31:4; Mark 13:30;
Ephesians 2:10).
Thought for the Day:
As we abide in Christ, God works out all of
the details of our life for our good. - Romans 8:28; John 15:3
