Remaining Steadfast
Philippians 1:27, “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.”
Salutations dear friends! Today let’s talk about finding the meaning of remaining steadfast in our daily routines, lives, prayer time and the needed relationship with God. Every day challenges us to accept the days as they come; but we need an unwavering faith. When we start our days with prayer, we allow God to step into the framework so He can guide our routines, our steps into decision making. Each of us should move with discipline, grace, and steadfast trust in the path God has planned for us. To be steadfast is to be firm, unwavering, and resolutely loyal in faith, purpose, and character; which means a commitment to God’s teaching and guidance. Despite the trials, the successes, we must remain firmly fixed, not moving away form God’s truth, or His promises. What if today is the only day you have? What if this day will be the only day you can tell others or show others how God can bless them as He has blessed you? Are you living your life steadfast in your faith? When you are going into a store, a business, does your presence send off vibes of spiritual goodness? Even at your job or at school, are you showing, through your outward appearance that God is guiding you, protecting you; shining through in all you do, or say? Do we as children of God forget that our journey may be the only Bible many will read; our lives preach to others that God gives us steadfast, continued love? If you haven’t heard the hymn “Let others see Jesus in you”, take a few minutes to google it! This author knew that we need to show our love and trust in God just as much as we need to tell others! As you head out today on whatever your routine is, why not ask yourself if you are being the best God has made you to be! Test yourself today and see if you are steadfast in your walk. Then, as you end the day reflect on how your walk may have affected someone who entered your path; then pray asking for strength to get back to remaining steadfast in your faith!
Scriptures:
Read: I Peter 1:5-8, Colossians 1:23, I Corinthians 15:58, Galatians 6:9, James 1:12,17, Psalms 61:3, John 16:33, Ephesians 2:8, Lamentations 3:22-26, I Chronicles 16:11, Colossians 4:2, Isaiah 40:31, Psalms 32:10-11, James 5:11-12, Hebrews 4:16, II Corinthians 5:14-15, II Peter 3:8-9, I Thessalonians 5:18, Psalms 86:15, II Timothy 2:15, Philippians 4:1
Prayer:
Father, we come today being thankful that you provide us with a way to become and stay steadfast in our faith. Father, go with us today and every day; guide us, teach us, help us to not only tell others but to show them in our daily walk. Remind us Father that through you all things can be done, acquired; but that without you they are nothing. Amen.