Live For Him
TODAY’S VERSE
Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
I Timothy 4:12 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
I remember as a young person how today’s passage shaped my life. It was exciting to be challenged to live like a believer should, even though I was young. God cared about my behavior. He did not discount me because I was young. He gave me everything I needed to live the life He wanted me to. Well, today, decades later, God still cares about my behavior. I am not off the hook because I am older. I still need to live the way God wants me to. And how exciting to know that God still convicts, forgives, and empowers me by and through His Holy Spirit. Today, no matter what your age, let God help you be an example of what a believer should be in how you talk, live, have faith, love and keep yourself pure.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, thank You for giving me everything I need to live for You. I pray that Your Holy Spirit will guide me and empower me to live, love, and have faith in a way that pleases You.
AMEN
Ron Ovitt is an author, ordained minister, pastoral counselor, recovery coach, and President of Empower Ministry. Besides his lifetime experience of teaching and preaching, Ron has given over 500 lectures on habits, addictions, and emotional & spiritual-related topics. For information on his books, videos, and podcasts, go to www.ronovitt.com<http://www.ronovitt.com>
Yes, Ripening, not aging . Moving forward in life doesn’t mean we have to experience decay – instead, we can progressively know and live our true nature as the spiritual and eternal expressions of God.
As year succeeds to year, we need not fear or accept the onset of either mental or physical difficulties. Rather, we can address them prayerfully by practicing the teachings of Jesus Christ, including knowing that man is not mortal and material but is the spiritual reflection of God, – that Life is God and is therefore immortal and eternal, as Christ Jesus taught and proved. As we follow these teachings, we ripen in our ability to master and heal any challenges.
Your Friend -His servant,
Isaac Otieno