THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Lord, after I fell off my carnal high horse, humbled myself in repentance and came to you, I realized I needed to make some serious lifestyles changes. I prayed, simply asking what you wanted me to change.  Your list was extensive. The more I reflected on the changes I needed to make, the more I realized how much I needed your help.

Was I really that selfish? How was I obnoxious correcting someone’s wrong political views? Lord, I was just acting naturally, since I am hard-wired that my ways are right and everyone should do what I say, for their own good, of course.

 Your Spirit pointed out flaws I considered strong points. What planet was I living on? The enemy of my soul wanted to keep me in this state of mind, so I’d be ineffective as a Christ follower. Then to my joy, your Spirit directed me to Romans 12:2, where the Apostle Paul addressed to the Roman believers the same issues I faced:

 “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”—Romans 12:2

 Sadly, today’s culture treats your Word, the Bible, with disdain. “It’s old-fashioned! Out of date!”

 The internal human struggle to find fulfillment and meaning has remained the same since that ugly snake incident in the Garden of Eden. Choosing to embrace the world’s system of living, which promises acceptance and worth, leaves people unfulfilled because they have not touched the true source of life—you Jesus. You came to give life, and life abundantly.

 Lord, make us more like you. Renew our minds with your thoughts and make our ways, your ways. Amen, Jesus.