I Peter 2:9, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
Good morning! Welcome to another day that can be filled with positive possibilities if we just put our minds to it! Every day we wake to new opportunities, new adventures, some to new beginnings, or to new families or lives in a new place! When we begin every day with joy, peace and happiness; the rest of the day can also be filled with the same! Think about it for a moment. Do you remember any days that you were filled with negative thoughts, possibly something that happened the day before? Did you notice that your day started with everything just not going well at all? Did little things get in your path no matter which way you turned? This is why every day should begin with quiet time with God! Spending quality time with God can enlighten your moodiness, bring peace, some relaxed emotions, your body will even become less rigid and begin to calm! As God is allowed to come down and share His presence with you, He will lead you to find passages in the Bible that can also calm you, restore you, renew your faith; then they will provide the strength you need to face the day! When becoming a Christian, we are thought of by most seasoned believers as “newborn” who are craving spiritual milk so our salvation may begin to grow. Being new to Christianity means that you are now ready to begin the process of removing necessary evils from your life that can only bring negative actions and reactions if you continue with them. As you study God’s word, you will find that God has the necessary tools that can give you strength on how to let go of the old self and begin living as the new improved self! Many tend to get saved and continue to live their lives the same way, thinking that this was all they needed. Salvation is not just mental but also depends on works too. Our goal is to rid ourselves of malice and deceit, hypocrisy, all envy and slander of all kinds. We are to love others as we love ourselves; even those who have wronged us! Our biggest step is to allow God to grow within us so our character will want to turn away from old habits, then we can align our lives with God’s word. Seeking a relationship with God will lead you to wanting to learn more and more about how to make the changes that are necessary to become a better Christian. Sharing your faith with friends, family and those in your community or at work will boost your salvation experience. Not only are you doing what God has called you to do, you are growing in your faith! You are doing what Christ told the disciples to do, “go ye therefore”! As you grow, the journey will not be easy because the devil will be constantly trying to use your past as a way to bring negative energy to stop your growth. But, use your new-found faith to stop, pray, study, call on God for help! Also, reach out to other believers; start spending time with those that can encourage you, lift you, show you how living for God is worth the work! Where you go from here is definitely up to you, but with God’s help, wanting to work toward a home in heaven becomes easier every day!
Scriptures:
Read: 2 Timothy 2:15, Isaiah 43:18-19, Deuteronomy 31:8, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 3:13-14, Philippians 4:13, Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Galatians 2:20, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 55:6, Job 8:7, Hebrews 3:4, Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Romans 12:1, Matthew 22:37-39, Titus 3:5
Prayer:
Precious Lord, we come now thanking you for the sacrifice that your Son Jesus made on that cross so that we might have salvation. Thank you, Lord, for all the knowledge that you provide in your word that can help us as we grow in our faith, trust, love, and spiritual growth as believers. Help us daily, Lord, to call on you when we face challenges during our growth process, help us to trust your ability to get us through whatever the devil throws our way. Thank you, Lord, for the ability to call on you and you will be there always. Amen.