Things We Do
Romans 12:2, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Greetings people! Let us take a moment to thank the one above who chose us, even with all our faults; the one that can lead us to positive thoughts; the one who gives us this day He made to go forth and live today! Are we doing what we are called to do? Have we taken time to think on how we can show others the goodness and the blessings that come when we turn over our lives to God? Are we entering our schools as students who profess to be His children? Are we walking into offices at work with the positivity exuding off of us, using language appropriate that announces we are a child of God? Do we attend those sporting events of our children and grands, then provide encouragement, without yelling at officials, coaches, the children? Right now, you are saying in your mind, how can I, how can I not get angry, show emotions unbecoming to our religious beliefs; but HOW CAN YOU NOT? As you recall, Jesus endured countless confrontations from those who tried to disprove Him; then He listened as people denied Him and asked for a thief in His place. In the end He hung on a cross; berated, mocked, wearing thorns on His head; being pierced by nails and a spear. How can you not gain strength to do things so much simpler than what He endured? Every day as Christians and true believers are challenged by the devil’s tactics to decide whether we will do the right thing or whether we will deny our calling and succumb to doing the wrong thing. God never said that weapons would not form against you; He said they would not prosper! So, remember, the things we do daily should be the things that are pleasing to Him. We became new, changed, as we accepted salvation; to live as transformed into Christ-like people. Nobody can get into heaven on good works, but doing things like serving others, helping the less fortunate, sharing His word, shows God we want to be worthy of His blessings. When you pray this morning or every time you pray; ask God to continue to help you show others Him through the things you do!
Scriptures:
Read: I John 3:18, James 1:12,22, I Corinthians 15:58, James 2:17-18,26, Galatians 6:9-10, I Peter 2:15,21, Colossians 3:17, John 13:34-35, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 25:34-36
Prayer:
God, we come now asking for forgiveness in not showing our saved selves to others in the way we do things daily. God, we thank you for the manual you provided in the Bible that can teach, inform and help us to change constantly. Please, God, continue to help us to live doing good and defy the evil that threatens us daily. Help us, God, to not conform to the world but continue to do things that will reform and renew our minds that will help us become the people you called us to be. Amen.