Point of View:
Thursday we talked about starting to live our lives in a way that is glorifying to the Lord. I understand that trying to live this lifestyle is tough; you might be the only one you know trying to do it. Realizing that, I want to talk about how to start. These two verses have challenged me to glorify God with my life. The first one, Ephesians 5:8 tells us to live as children of Light. The second one 2 Cor. 5:17 tells us that we are new creations, no longer defined by our past but transformed through Christ. Being transformed we are introduced to a new way of living. Before, we wanted to draw attention to ourselves, but now, we should desire to bring attention to Christ.
The Challenge:
I want to challenge you to live like you are truly reborn! Realize that you are a new creation and it is time to bring attention to our Father and not ourselves. How can you do that? We all have gifts and talents that bring attention to ourselves. For example: sports, instruments and singing. I want you to think about what would it take for you to pass that attention on to God. It’s time to let people know and come to grips with who’s most important.
Prayer Points:
• Pray that God would reveal the areas of your life that can bring Him fame.
• Ask God for the humility to put Him in the spotlight.
• Thank God for new life in Christ.
The Word:
(8) For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (9) (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) (10) and find out what pleases the Lord. - Ephesians 5: 8-10
(17) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. - 2 Corinthians 5:17
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