Submitting The Mind To God (Part 2)

Christianity is not an external show of practices, religion, prayers, emblems, going to church every time the doors are open, devotional practices, or alms. It is solely about your relationship with Christ. We could all agree that a relationship cannot be built without intention. The study of God’s Word and prayer (with listening) to our Heavenly Father is how we achieve that intimate relationship that is needed for complete understanding and obedience to Christ.

We must “take every thought captive” as 2 Corinthians 10:5 instructs. We can’t do this if we are void of what God’s Word has to say.  

Why must Christianity be lived out 24 hours a day? Because there are eyes and ears on us at all times that we are awake and around others. We can make an impact every day…positive or negative. Representing and emulating Christ to the best of our ability is a must. The only way to do that is to not only “do study, but LIVE STUDY each and every day. This is how Christ in us can be seen and heard.

We will all give an account for what we do and say in this life, so we must make every moment count.  

Romans 14:12: 

So then each of us will give an account of himself to God 

Matthew 12:36: 

I tell you, on the day of judgement, people will give account for every careless word they speak.  

One of the greatest advantages of studying the Bible is that it offers an understanding of the meaning and significance of life. It helps to give us a reason for our existence. We find purpose and vision by studying God’s Word.  

Proverbs 29:18: 

 Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.  

PRAYER FOR TODAY:

Jesus, I want to fully submit to You. Please help my mind submit as well as my heart and spirit to all things that you have for me. I understand that I cannot live this life in the right way without You taking charge. Make me obedient for the ultimate joy to flood my life.  

In Jesus’ Name I pray, AMEN.