Change the Way you Think
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. – Romans 12:2
WEEK 8 (April 19 – April 25, 2021)
Obey God’s Word
By Hope McCardy & Rashad McCardy
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
11 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
– Psalm 119:9, 11
Doing what is wrong is easy. If we are in a tight jam and telling a little white lie could get us out or clear our name, we tend to lie. No biggie! And if we want something bad enough, we may even choose to involve others if necessary, and not think about how our self-focused actions might adversely affect them. Yes, it is indeed fairly natural for us to be self-centered.
Nevertheless, if we desire to do things God’s way, we have to be intentional. Indeed, intentionality usually requires much forethought and hard work! This is the reason why we must develop the daily habit of studying His Word.
God’s Word orders our steps. It provides us with strategic blueprints, directives, and guidance. It is the key manual to living life His way. As long as we follow It closely, we will not stumble.
My Prayer
(Pray for your husband and children as well)
Lord, thank You for giving me Your Word as a powerful tool to keep me on the right track. Push me every day – even when I’m lazy – to meditate on Your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Memo to Self
Take a few moments every day to hide God’s Word in your heart, and then, walk in obedience to it.
Changing the Way you Think
- My Old Way of Thinking
I should be able to figure this out on my own. (The Bible is old and irrelevant.) - My New Way of Thinking
Though it may not be easy to follow through, the Word will give me proven and wholesome guidance for anything that crosses my path. I can trust God’s Word to lead me to live life His way.
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