You were taught,
with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which
is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the
attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like
God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24
Every moment and every day are precious and priceless. Dying to self is
essential to enjoying them to the fullest. Self seeks its own vain
desires, which are contrary to the desires and purpose of God. They may
seem fulfilling for a moment, but in the end render misery. Dying to
self, is removing the old principles we once lived by and embracing
God’s principles, which create a new nature and birth new life within
us. Conversions within our hearts don’t always happen over night. It
takes a lifetime for our transformation to become complete. It is God’s
grace, which enables us to fulfill His purpose for our lives and tells us
we belong to Him. He won’t ever leave us, but is constantly transforming
us into His image. When we fall, He picks us up and allows us to begin
again. When things are turned upside down in our lives, He is still
there, cheering us on, giving us the strength, and wisdom to continue.
Prayer
Enable by your grace to put away our old ways, and habits, that we may
embrace Your ways and character. We surrender all that we are to You,
create us in Your image, in Jesus name, Amen.
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