Galatians 6:14
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our
Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the
world.
Man throughout the ages has always tried to define what
creates a better and more satisfying lifestyle.
From a secular standpoint, many different types of programs, processes
and religions have taken turns being touted as the new thing that will change
lives for the better. But none of these
have stood the test of time, nor will they ever. In the end, the secular programs and
processes are about as effective as New Year's resolutions.
No plan except the salvation plan of Our Savior has
merit. As the apostle Paul taught
repeatedly, vain and carnal hearts will never come up with a plan that even
approaches the way, the truth and the life that is offered to us through the
Cross of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We can read every single book on how to improve
ourselves. We can attend every seminar
that promises to make positive changes in how we live our lives. Life changes that are instituted from any of
these will produce nothing of real and lasting value. No matter how much we believe that we have
improved ourselves, it will not be sufficient.
Until our minds and hearts are changed supernaturally by the
regenerating influence of the Holy Spirit, we will only change the elements of
this world. Only through the Cross will
we truly change and claim victory over the foolishness that the world offers
and that our flesh demands.
Let us claim the promise of Our Savior to perfect His strength in our weakness. Let us call on the Holy Spirit to guide us on our path of sanctification. Let us rejoice as God reveals His plans for our lives.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus,
to give us victory over the weakness that is our flesh. We rejoice in knowing that by accepting Your
Son as Our Savior that we can overcome all of the trials and tribulations that
the world offers to us. We pray that we
will be given the grace and the wisdom to see the folly that we will undertake
if we arrogantly look to our own abilities to secure our future. We ask that the influence of the Holy Spirit
will keep us in humble submission to Our Lord and Savior at the foot of His
Cross. May we deny all riches, praises,
honors and pleasures of the world in exchange for our renewed lives in Jesus
Christ. We ask all these things in name
of Our Savior King, Jesus Christ.
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