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January 2, 2009
VERSE:
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; ....
-- Ephesians 4:22
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Ephesians+4:22
THOUGHT:
That's a tough one, isn't it?! We each surrendered our heart to
God and our old self was crucified with Christ when we became
Christians (cf. Rom. 6:6). Jesus reminds us that this surrender is
something each of us should do daily (cf. Luke 9:23). We need to
put the old sinful life aside every day and choose to live for
Jesus in response to God's grace. As we begin this new year, let's
make it our spiritual habit to consciously offer ourselves to the
lordship of Jesus each day.
PRAYER:
Holy and Almighty LORD, my Father in heaven, I want to honor you
and ignore the temptations of Satan. Please empower me with your
Spirit and capture my heart with your grace as I seek to live each
day for you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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