YOUR LIFE IS A LETTER (3)
"If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come." 2Co 5:17 NIV
YOUR LIFE IS A LETTER (3)
Every day, people "read" you. The question is: What kind of message are they getting? Here is what they're supposed to get: "We...are being transformed into his image" (2Co 3:18 NIV). "We have renounced secret and shameful ways" (2Co 4:2 NIV). "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2Co 5:17 NIV). In other words, your letter should make it clear that you are no longer the person you once were because (1) Christ has changed spiritually. Once you didn't enjoy God's Word or obey His commands. Now you hear, receive, love, and obey His Word and revel in it. (See Ps 119:97-106 AMPC). (2) Christ has changed you morally. In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul lists many of the sins that once characterized our lives. He mentions those who are immoral, thieves, greedy, drunkards, slanderers, swindlers, etc. Then comes this wonderful verse: "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed...sanctified [set apart for God's use]...justified [just-if-I'd never sinned]" (v. 11 NIV). In other words, God has transformed your character qualities. (3) Christ has changed you mentally. Be...transformed by the renewing of your mind"
(Ro 12:2). Now look at life, yourself, others, your challenges, your options, and opportunities in the way light of God's thoughts instead of your own. You see possibilities where before you saw only problems. Your mind, which was once frazzled by worry, is now filled with confidence and peace. In essence, your letter should transmit this message to the people you meet: "Christ has changed my life for the better, and if you let Him, He will change yours too!"
This Message Was Taken From: Daily Devotional - A Word For You Today
YOUR LIFE IS A LETTER (3)
Every day, people "read" you. The question is: What kind of message are they getting? Here is what they're supposed to get: "We...are being transformed into his image" (2Co 3:18 NIV). "We have renounced secret and shameful ways" (2Co 4:2 NIV). "If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2Co 5:17 NIV). In other words, your letter should make it clear that you are no longer the person you once were because (1) Christ has changed spiritually. Once you didn't enjoy God's Word or obey His commands. Now you hear, receive, love, and obey His Word and revel in it. (See Ps 119:97-106 AMPC). (2) Christ has changed you morally. In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul lists many of the sins that once characterized our lives. He mentions those who are immoral, thieves, greedy, drunkards, slanderers, swindlers, etc. Then comes this wonderful verse: "And that is what some of you were. But you were washed...sanctified [set apart for God's use]...justified [just-if-I'd never sinned]" (v. 11 NIV). In other words, God has transformed your character qualities. (3) Christ has changed you mentally. Be...transformed by the renewing of your mind"
(Ro 12:2). Now look at life, yourself, others, your challenges, your options, and opportunities in the way light of God's thoughts instead of your own. You see possibilities where before you saw only problems. Your mind, which was once frazzled by worry, is now filled with confidence and peace. In essence, your letter should transmit this message to the people you meet: "Christ has changed my life for the better, and if you let Him, He will change yours too!"
This Message Was Taken From: Daily Devotional - A Word For You Today
Recent
Archive
2025
January
"Forgiving each other ...as...God forgave you."EMBRACING UNCERTAINITY AND FOLLOWING GODBLESSING IS PROGRESSIVEIS GOD SHAKING YOU UP?PROBLEMS? DRAW CLOSER TO GODDON'T AVOID--ENGAGEYOU ARE COMMANDED TO LOVEJUST SOW THE SEEDSEE YOURSELF AS VALUABLE (1)SEE YOURSELF AS VALUABLE (2)PRAY ABOUT IT, THEN TAKE ACTIONTHE IMPORTANCE OF GOD'S WORDTHE LINK BETWEEN DISOBEDIENCE AND STRESSHAVE YOU TALKED TO GOD ABOUT IT?KNOW YOUR PURPOSE, KNOW YOUR PARTNERSHOW TO GET WHAT YOU WANTPARENTING, THE BIBLE WAYHOW TO BUILD YOUR SELF-ESTEEMSIGNS FOLLOW FAITHWORSHIP: GIVING YOURSELF TO GODCHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, AND CHANGE YOUR LIFEFind Prayer PartnersHOW GOD SEES YOUBE GUIDED BY WISDOM, NOT IMPULSEHOW TO GIVEPAUSE AND REFLECTWHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT MONEY (1)WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT MONEY (2)WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT MONEY (3))WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT MONEY (4)WHAT THE LORD TEACHES US ABOUT MONEY (5)SEEKING GOD
February
Practice Saying No To YourselfThe Best Is Yet To ComeThe Grandfather's Mistake Became The Grandson's MiracleHow To Conquer The Fear Of FailingLet's Respect Our DifferencesPass It On To OthersThrow It DownYou Are Called To Be Salt And LightExpect To "Wrestle"Use Your Gifts In Ministry To OthersKeep Trusting GodFear Is The Enemy Of GrowthChange Your RoutineYou Are Not Beyond God's ReachDon't Look At Christians, Look At ChristHave A God PerspectiveGod Uses Damaged PeopleUnderstanding The Word "Imputed"Governed By Christ's Love For UsToday Expect God's FavorGrowth Is About EnlargementKeep Praying And BelievingRefuse To Wear The LabelShake It Off, And Move ForwardWhen Others "Don't Get It"Righteousness Is A Gift, Not A Reward
March
Don't Break, Bounce Back (1)How Long Will You Live?Don't Break, Bounce Back (2)Put Away The Measuring StickKnow When To Let GoUse Your ImaginationConnect, Commit, CommunicateHow God Sees YouRearing Spiritual FruitConsult God On Your Daily To Do ListBorn To Believe (1)Born To Believe (2)Only Jesus Can Satisfy Your Soul"Forgive Them" And Delete ItPut God Between Yourself and the FoeBe True To The ScripturesThe Kids Are Watchcng You (1)The Kids Are Watching You (2)If You're A Leader, Read ThisPrayer and Your RASLearn To Say NoYou Can Learn To LoveAlways Agree With God’s WordGive God All The GloryDon’t Let A Wall Build Up Between YouTo Be Used By GodTell Them While You Still CanYou’re Almost ThereA Ministry Of Tears“Much More” Or “Much Less” (1)
Categories
no categories