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The person with the Spirit makes judgments about all things, but such a person is not subject to merely human judgments, for, “Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.                 1 Corinthians 2:15,16 NIV

 

God calls us to live holy lives (1 Peter 1:15-16). This requires both the Holy Spirit’s help and our cooperation. We should begin with our thought life because our actions are based upon what we believe. The first step is to acknowledge that our thoughts need changing. Selfishness, jealousy, and other unrighteous behaviour come from ungodly thinking. Examining ourselves will reveal impure thoughts. Our Father wants these replaced with thinking bent toward forgiveness and kindness. This will happen as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit in renewing our minds (Romans 12:2). Next, we make a commitment to the Lord that we will pursue godliness. This promise is much more than a New Year’s resolution. It encompasses our entire being and is expressed as a desire to love God with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). It means dedicating ourselves to become like our Saviour. Daily time in His Word will keep our resolve strong. Through Scripture, the Holy Spirit will transform our minds and strengthen our inner being to bring about any needed changes. If we neglect Bible study, we leave ourselves open to the influence of the world and our “flesh,” neither of which cares about godliness. Becoming holy is a lifelong process that requires understanding of God’s ways, plans, and priorities, and adopting them as our own. It means letting the Holy Spirit develop within us the mind of Christ.

 

PRAYER THOUGHT

Holy Spirit, develop the mind of Jesus within us.

 

PRAYER FOR TODAY

Lord, becoming holy is a lifelong process that requires understanding of Your ways, plans, and priorities, and adopting them as our own. Holy Spirit develop within us the mind of Christ. AMEN

 

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