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“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. “ – Romans 12:2
Walk in peace today; all of you who happen to be on the receiving end of this message this morning. Allow your heart to be filled with His love today, and share that love with those that you meet throughout the day. The opportunity to reach the world is present whenever you and I allow the Holy Spirit to reach within our heart and transform us to think differently.
The world’s message is one of self indulgence, personal gratification, “It’s all about me”, succeed at any cost and then help others. When we choose to walk within this attitude we deceive ourselves to believe that we are in control of our destiny. We separate ourselves from the Creator, the farther down this path we walk.
Do you remember the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)? The son takes all of his inheritance and pursues life’s pleasures. He chases the self indulgent lifestyle that appears so attractive on the surface. Eventually, as it will with every one of us, it is discovered to be empty of any real substance, for the pleasures are temporary. Upon return his father spares no expense to welcoming him home. Likewise, your Father in heaven will spare no expense in welcoming you home; even to the point of sacrificing His own Son for your redemption.
The world’s view on life is to get as much as you can before you die.
God’s view of life is to give as much grace and love to others as possible before you die.
In either case, the end will come, and when it does our eternal fate will have been set. Shift your thinking from focusing on the patterns of the world to focusing your mind on the spirit of God and rest in the joys that will last forever with Him in eternity.
The world’s message is one of self indulgence, personal gratification, “It’s all about me”, succeed at any cost and then help others. When we choose to walk within this attitude we deceive ourselves to believe that we are in control of our destiny. We separate ourselves from the Creator, the farther down this path we walk.
Do you remember the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)? The son takes all of his inheritance and pursues life’s pleasures. He chases the self indulgent lifestyle that appears so attractive on the surface. Eventually, as it will with every one of us, it is discovered to be empty of any real substance, for the pleasures are temporary. Upon return his father spares no expense to welcoming him home. Likewise, your Father in heaven will spare no expense in welcoming you home; even to the point of sacrificing His own Son for your redemption.
The world’s view on life is to get as much as you can before you die.
God’s view of life is to give as much grace and love to others as possible before you die.
In either case, the end will come, and when it does our eternal fate will have been set. Shift your thinking from focusing on the patterns of the world to focusing your mind on the spirit of God and rest in the joys that will last forever with Him in eternity.
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