Dear Brethren’s, Our thought for today is based on The Old and the New. Key Text: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Typical resolution in January are to lose weight, exercise more, spend less time at work and more time with family- maybe even stop chatting on the cell phone while driving. It’s not surprising that we want to change the things in our lives that we’re unhappy about – even though most New Year’s resolutions are kept for no more than 3 weeks. What if you were to ask God what He wants you to change, improve, or begin this year? He might tell you to: • Demonstrate more of the fruit of the Spirit in your life, which is “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23). • “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who… persecute you” (Matt. 5:44). • “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). • “Be content with such things as you have” (Heb. 13:5). • “Walk according to His commandments” (2 John 1:6). As believers and new creations, we can be free from old patterns and failures. We must ask God to help us live each day in the power of the Holy Spirit. Then we can shed the old and embrace the new (2 Cor. 5:17). How can we live to please the Lord? By knowing what He says to do And trusting in the Spirit’s strength To make us into someone new. “RESOLUTIONS ARE EASIER TO KEEP WHEN YOU RELY ON GOD.” You all have a blessed and graceful Friday and an enjoyable long weekend. Tuesday thought will be based on THAT’S AWESOME!
Posted on: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 21:45:08 +0000
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