Wednesday, September 23 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2) What does it mean to act like it, as a follower of Jesus? To live your life in response. You’ve been saved by grace, through faith in Jesus. So, now turn around and start living humbly, gently, patiently, walking with anyone and everyone for whom God has and will connect you. This is what it means to act like it.
Thursday, September 24 – “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5) God’s in the transformation business. Transforming people from living according to the flesh into people living according to the Holy Spirit. People who want to follow Jesus. People who want to set their minds on what God desires for their lives. How does this happen? You make the choice to want to.
Friday, September 25 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3) No life journey is the same. Yes, we all share touch points, like wanting peace. But none of us are on the exact same journey. So, when you think of your journey to be, don’t compare it to anyone else. Simply present it to God and allow God to walk with you.
Saturday, September 26 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) Here’s the catch – There’s always a catch. You can try everything, in this world, under your own power, to discover peace, purpose and meaning in your life. To no avail. Or you can simply want to discover peace, purpose and meaning in your life, as you follow Jesus’ lead. To great avail.
Thursday, September 24 – “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5) God’s in the transformation business. Transforming people from living according to the flesh into people living according to the Holy Spirit. People who want to follow Jesus. People who want to set their minds on what God desires for their lives. How does this happen? You make the choice to want to.
Friday, September 25 – “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” (Romans 12:3) No life journey is the same. Yes, we all share touch points, like wanting peace. But none of us are on the exact same journey. So, when you think of your journey to be, don’t compare it to anyone else. Simply present it to God and allow God to walk with you.
Saturday, September 26 – “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33) Here’s the catch – There’s always a catch. You can try everything, in this world, under your own power, to discover peace, purpose and meaning in your life. To no avail. Or you can simply want to discover peace, purpose and meaning in your life, as you follow Jesus’ lead. To great avail.
You try to eat right. You drink plenty of water. you exercise. don't forget your spirit - feed it!
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