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Sanctify Them By The Truth

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Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.  John 17:17 (NIV)

Fully Complete

I have sanctified you. You have been set apart by me. You are mine. That sounds wonderful to me. It is my joy to be all yours. It is good that you have used the word all. Why is that? My sanctification and you being set apart for me includes every aspect of your life. There is nothing about who you are or what you do that is outside of the sanctifying work I have done and will continue to do in your life. Your sanctification of me is not just a one-time deal? No, it is not. Let me explain this to you. You were bought with a price. My Son’s death on the cross paid for all your sins. You have been made clean by His blood being shed for you. You have been made new and my Holy Spirit lives inside of you. You and I have a restored and new relationship with each other. I am your Father. You are my child. In all these ways your sanctification is complete. But, that does not mean that my work in you is complete. I will be molding and shaping your life right up until the moment that you come to live forever with me in heaven. Only then will my work of sanctification be fully complete in you.

What kind of sanctifying work can I expect that you will do in me between now and then? That is a very good question. I am very glad that you asked it. Why is that? It is very good for you to anticipate that I will be molding and shaping your life on a daily moment-by-moment basis.

What will you use to sanctify my life and mold and shape me according to your purposes and plans? That is another very good question that I want you to answer for me. Right now? Yes, right now. I think that you will use everything that comes my way to mold and shape my life. Like what? You will use people, circumstances, fellow believers, trials, and tests of all kinds to mold and shape my life. Yes, I will. But, you have left out the most important tool that I will use to mold you into who I want you to be. Yes, I know. You will use your word to change my heart and transform my mind. Yes, I will. How will I do that? Your Holy Spirit will take your word and apply it to my life. Your word and the power of your Holy Spirit will help me to think your thoughts and do your will. Yes, He will. I welcome Him to do your work in my life. I want to be everything you want me to be for you. That is very good.

Father, thank you for word. Your word has set me apart to live my life fully for you. Your word is changing my heart and renewing my mind. You are helping me to think your thoughts and do your will as I follow and serve you. Amen

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For We Are God’s Workmanship

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Discipleship Devotional Study Guide – Identity – For We Are God’s Workmanship – Ephesians 2:10 – Growing As Disciples

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

Workmanship

Father, thank you for making me just as you have made me. I’m not sure that I have given much thanks to you for creating me just as you have. I’ve so wanted to do and be more that I haven’t taken time to thankfully consider how you have made me. I will give thanks to you now.

You’re right about not thankfully considering the work of my hands. Work of your hands? That’s right, you are the work of my hands, so go ahead and tell me how you think I have done. What are you most thankful for?

You have given me a hunger for fellowship with you. I didn’t realize it at first, but without you I had this emptiness inside. My life was going nowhere. I was far from you. But you would not let me go. You drew me back and rescued me from a life without you. So, I’m thankful that you created me with an emptiness that only you can fill. You both feed this hunger for you and leave me wanting even more. It delights me to hear you say this. There is more. Go ahead, I’m listening.

You have given me this burning desire to serve you. For so long I have been engaged in worldly pursuits that ultimately won’t amount to much in light of eternity. Over time, dissatisfaction with these pursuits has grown in me. Now you have set me on fire with desire to do what you have prepared me to do for your kingdom and glory. I don’t always know what these assignments are but I’m watching and waiting and walking with you. I’m thankful that you have given me this desire to serve you.  Very good. I have prepared many good works for you to do. You can be sure that I will help you to accomplish them.

Your help reminds me what I am most thankful for. What’s that? I am so thankful that I can trust you. For so long I have trusted in myself and in my own efforts. How did that work out? Not well at all. I know. What gives you the greatest confidence that you can trust me? You made me. I am your child. You are my Father. So, I am most thankful that, as your child, I can trust you completely. My life is in your hands. You love me and I love you. I will live my life holding on to your hand. Yes, and I will be holding onto you. My grip will never let you go.

Father, thank you that I am the work of your hands. As my Father you have lovingly designed me to live as your child. It is my delight to live in fellowship with you as I do the good works that you have prepared me to do for you.  Amen

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Your Unfailing Love

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But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6 (NIV)

How Long?

You have asked the very same question of me, haven’t you? What’s that? How long, O Lord? Yes, I have. You have wondered when a trial would finally end. Yes, I have. You have wondered if I have forgotten or forsaken you. Don’t bother protesting by saying that you haven’t thought that you might be on your own and all alone in the midst of a trial. You can’t hide your thoughts and feelings from me, you know that. Yes Lord, I do. So, why don’t you come clean and tell me what you are really thinking when you are in the midst of trials in your life? Do you think I can’t bear hearing your anger, fear, doubt or discouragement? I haven’t wanted to be a grumbler or complainer. You have been so good to me. I was worried that I might seem ungrateful if I told you what I really thought. Would it surprise you to learn that I want to talk to you about anything and everything that weighs on your heart and mind? You don’t have to polish up your words and put on a happy face to talk to me. It would be a relief to know that I can talk openly and express all my thoughts to you. Check out King David, do you think that he held back and didn’t express himself fully to me? No, it looks like he told you exactly what was on his mind. Yes, He did and that was very good.

Let me ask you a couple questions. Go ahead. When you have told me everything that was on your heart and in your mind did you feel better or worse? Have you ever regretted talking openly and honestly with me? No, I have never regretted talking to you about anything. When I have talked to you about a trial I have felt a release of the burden that I was carrying. Why is that? As I talked to you I once again realized how much you love me. I am your child. You will never leave or forsake me. You are with me to help me. Yes, I am. You have never failed to show your love and goodness to me. No, I have not.

So, I can handle your conversations with me that have started with expressions of anger, fear, doubt or discouragement. How have many of those very same conversations ended? They have ended with rejoicing in my heart and praise on my lips because I have known that I am not alone. You are with me. You will help me. You are so good to me.

Lord, thank you that I can come to talk to you about anything and everything. I don’t have to hide what I am feeling as I go through trials in life. I know you are with me. You will never forsake me. You love me and are good to me. Amen

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Minds Set On What The Spirit Desires

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Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5 (NIV)

Mind Set 

What is your mind set on? What do you mean by that? Are you saying that I have a choice about what I allow myself to think? What do you think? I guess I have been thinking whatever comes into my mind. I’ve noticed that. Are you happy with all that you have been thinking? Do you think I would be pleased with all your thoughts? No, I have not been happy with all my thoughts and I’m positive that you would not be pleased with all my thoughts. What has been the consequence of thinking thoughts that you are not happy with and you know don’t please me? I have said and done really regrettable things as a result of the thoughts that have been on my heart and in my mind.

Would you like to think thoughts that please me and don’t lead you to regretting what you have said and done? Yes, I certainly would. How would that be possible? You need to change what you allow yourself to think. That sounds nearly impossible. With me all things are possible. Do you believe that I will help you to think thoughts that please me? Yes, I do. Do you believe that I have the power to change the thoughts of your mind, the meditations of your heart, the words of your mouth and the deeds of your life? Yes, I do. Then don’t say and think that changing what you allow yourself to think is nearly impossible. It’s not. Alright, I wont.

Where do I start? How can I begin to take charge of what I allow myself to think? You need to begin to guard what you allow yourself to think. How do I do that? Is there anything that is feeding thoughts that you know would not be pleasing to me? What are you talking about? Are you listening to or watching anything that you know would not be pleasing to me? I suppose that I am. Stop that. Think of those thoughts and that material as garbage that you need take out of your life and throw away. Those thoughts are feeding your mind with what you don’t want to think. Those thoughts are leading you to do what you don’t want to do. Yes, I know. Taking out the garbage is where you start. It won’t always be easy but don’t ever give up.

What are thoughts that please me? I’m not sure. Where would you go if you wanted to feed your heart and mind on a steady diet of thoughts and words that please me? I would go to your word. Yes, that’s right. Would you go to nibble here and there on my word or would you go to feast on my word? This is not a trick question. I would go to feast on your word. Yes, that’s right.

Do you have any idea what my word will do for you? I’m not sure. My word will change your heart. My word will transform your mind. When you feast on my word my Spirit will be working in you, for you, and through you. You will think my thoughts. You will speak my words. You will do what I ask. You will have no regrets because you will be thinking, saying and doing what my Spirit desires. How does all this sound to you? It sounds like the prayer that you have put in my heart and on my mind. Yes, it is.

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Longing For Your Commands

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Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:129-133 (NIV)

Panting For Your Word 

Look at me, my mouth is wide open. I am out of breath and panting for your word. You speak to me freely, yet I cannot hear enough of your word. Your word is wonderful. Your word is my delight. It is my joy to hear all that you want to say to me. You have my ears. You have my heart. You have my mind. You have all of me. My full attention is turned toward you. My focus is entirely on you. I am listening attentively to your word. I will obey all that you show me. I put into practice all that you teach me. That is very good.

Why are you so ready and willing to obey me? I love you with all my heart and mind and soul and strength. You have blessed my life with your words. Your word has given light to my path. No longer will I stumble around in the darkness. I will follow your word as you guide my way through life. At one time, I had no wisdom. I did what I shouldn’t have done. I went where I shouldn’t have gone. I wandered away from you. I was lost and without hope in the world. But, you rescued me. You brought me to yourself. I did not deserve your mercy. I did not merit your forgiveness. Yet, you turned my life around. You gave me a new life of loving, following and serving you. Yes, I did.

How has my word helped you? What more has my word done for you? Your word has shown me what steps to take in life. Your word has shown me where to go and what to do for you. Your word has set me free. Sin no longer has power over me. Your word is guarding and guiding my life. Your word is making me able to live my life with and for you. Your word has set me on a new course. Your word has given me the wisdom to want to know and do your will. Your word has given me the desire to accomplish your purposes and plans. I now want to do what is pleasing to you. That is very good.

Lord, my mouth is open. I am breathless and panting for more of your word. Your word has given me light and wisdom. I can’t get enough. I long for more. I love you Lord! Guard and guide my life and my next steps by your word. Amen

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Live By The Spirit

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Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (NIV)

Keep In Step

How can I keep in step with you? I certainly don’t want to run ahead or lag behind you. I want you to have free reign to work in and through my life. I want to live each moment of every day in close communion with you. I want you to mold and shape my life according to your purposes and plans. Where do you think steps with me might lead? I’m not sure what you mean? Is there anything that I will ask you to step away from? I’m sure that there are many things that you will ask me to step away from. Why do you say that? You have already asked me to step away from many things. Like what? You have asked me to step away from the darkness of this world. You have asked me to step away from craving for more. You have asked me to step away from the lusts of my flesh. You have asked me to step away from a pride filled life. So, have you? Yes, I have stepped away from anything and everything that isn’t pleasing to you. At least, I think I have. If there is more that I need to step away from then I ask you to show me. I’m sure that you will. Yes, I will. So, first step in keeping in step with you is to step away from anything that is not pleasing to you, is that right? Yes, that’s right.

Guess what. What? You are going to have some difficulty stepping away from everything that is not pleasing to me. Does that come as a huge surprise to you? No. it does not. You have some experience in this matter? Yes, I do. Tell me what you have found out. In my own strength I cannot step away from everything that does not please you. I need your help. I need your power. I need your strength. Yes, you do. I need you to change my heart and mind. I need you to change my desires and thoughts. Otherwise, I will never be able to step away from all that displeases you. What have I used to change your heart and mind and thoughts and desires? You have used your word. Yes, I have. Has my word given you my power and strength to help you to step away from what is not pleasing to me? Yes, it has. So, the next step in keeping in step with you is to allow you to change my heart and mind and thoughts and desires with your word. Yes, it is.

Now what? I’ve stepped away from what does not please you. I’m allowing you to change my heart and mind and thoughts and desires with your word. Where do we go from here? You will listen to me when I speak. You will follow me when I lead. You will go where I guide. You will do what I ask. I will lead you moment-by-moment one step at a time. Will you follow me? Yes Lord, I will. So, my final step in keeping in step with you is to listen to you and follow you to where you lead me to do what you ask of me. Yes, it is.

Holy Spirit, thank you for leading and guiding my life. Help me to hear you when you speak. Help me to follow you where you lead. Help me to go where you guide. Help me to do what you ask. I want to keep in step with you. Amen

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Whoever Sows Generously Will Also Reap Generously

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Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. As it is written: “He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”                                               2 Corinthians 9:6-9 (NIV)

 Receive From Me

What are you doing? I’m planting. What are you planting? I’m planting your word in my life. You are? I thought I did the planting. Well, you do. I probably meant that I am here with you in your word so that I can allow you to plant it in my life. You could choose to be a thousand different places right now. Yes, I could. But, you’re not. Nope. Why not? You have called and drawn me to this place. There is no place that I would rather be than right here, right now, with you. I’m very pleased to hear that. Why do you think that is? It certainly isn’t because of me. I have a hard time sitting still for five minutes. It’s a miracle really that you have placed this desire within me to be with you in your word. Yes, it is.

What is happening to you as my word is being richly planted in you? You are changing me. It’s not something that happens over night, but little by little you are molding and shaping my life with your word. I’m beginning to think your thoughts and feel your feelings.   Yes, you are. You have given me new desires. I want what you want. It is now my delight to serve you.

Tell me about your new desires. It is my desire to help others grow closer to you. I want to encourage them to meet with you so that they can feast on your word and hear all that you want to say to them. So, you’re sharing my word with others? Yes, I am. In this process of you digging into my word and sharing it with others, what is happening to you? I am being blessed even more. How so? You are overflowing my life with your goodness. I’m growing and changing even more. As I give to others I am receiving as much and even more back in return. You are bearing fruit in my life and in your kingdom. I feel like a well-watered tree planted next to a stream. You are making me vibrant, joyful, and fruitful for you. The weariness that I once felt so frequently is gone. I have a new excitement that I have never felt before. I look forward to walking with you and serving others every day. It is my delight to bear fruit for you. Yes, I can see that. You are very right about something. What’s that? You have and are experiencing a miracle. I am using you to bear fruit for me. As you give to others, you will continue to receive even more from me.

Lord, you have blessed my life so I am able to cheerfully and generously give to others. Help me to say yes to you and to the needs of others. Protect me from being stingy. Help me to decide in my heart to give and sow bountifully. Amen

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Live A Life Worthy Of The Calling

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As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.  Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV)

Follow Me

What kind of life is worthy of my calling? I’m not exactly sure what you mean? If you wanted to live your life in a way that would please me how would you live it? I know for sure what would not work and what would not be pleasing to you. What’s that? You wouldn’t be pleased to see me struggling in my own best efforts to try and please you. Why do you say that? First, of all I would fail miserably. Secondly, I would be trying to live a self-righteous life. Finally, I would be discouraged and depressed by my miserable efforts. I don’t think you would want to see any of that. No, I would not.

Let’s go back to the part about calling? What did I call you to be and do? You called me to be your child. You called me turn away from my sin to follow you. If you focused entirely on trying to please me by the way that you were living what might you loose sight of? I don’t even want to use the word might. I would loose sight of the fact that I was your child. I would be so busy trying to live a certain way that I would forget to follow you. Yes, you would.

So, let’s go back to my first question. What kind of life is worthy of my calling? A life that relies on you is a life that is worthy of your calling. That’s right. I didn’t just call you to turn away from sin. I also called you to follow me.  You will never be able to live the life I have for you, that is worthy of me, unless you follow me. I get it.

I know that you want to be gentle and patient and humble. I know that you want to love others just as I love you. I know that you want to be a peacemaker that brings unity into every divisive situation. Yes, I do. Where do you think all those desires came from in the first place? They came from you. Yes, they did. Do you believe that I will grant these desires that I have put into your heart? Yes, I certainly do. You must know that you will be none of these things with your own strength, by your own best efforts. I’m absolutely certain of that. You must also know that I will grant everyone of these desires because I have put them into your heart.  I am also absolutely certain that you will grant me these desires of my heart. As you do what? As I follow you and rely on you to do your work in and through my life. Now, you do get it.

Lord, it is my desire to live my life in every way that is worthy of your call. I will need your help and strength to do so. Develop in me the qualities of humility, gentleness and patience so I can love others and live in unity with them. Amen

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If We Confess Our Sins

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If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. 1 John 1:8-10 (NIV)

Will Forgive Us

There is nothing that you can do to make yourself acceptable in my sight. You can’t clean yourself up and wash away your own sin. You can’t do heroic deeds of service to try to earn my favor. You can’t honestly say that you will try harder to not sin against me in the future. You will sin again and again. There is absolutely no hope in your own efforts. Even trying to make yourself acceptable in my sight is a sin. Why is that? Don’t I get any credit for trying to do and be better? No, you don’t receive any credit for trying hard to make yourself acceptable in my sight. This sounds really depressing. It sounds like there is no hope for me. That’s not true. What is the truth?

I sent my son into the world to die for you. He made it so your sins could be forgiven and you could be cleansed of all your unrighteousness. If you could have earned my forgiveness and cleansing would I have sent my Son into the world to die for your sins? No, I suppose not. When you try to clean yourself of your sin what are you really saying to me? I’m probably saying that you made a mistake. I suppose I’m saying that your Son didn’t need to die for my sins. Do you think I make mistakes? No, I guess not. 

Your forgiveness and cleansing is a gift to receive. You cannot earn your salvation. If you try to earn your forgiveness and cleansing by your works what else are you really saying to me? I guess that I might be saying that your Son’s sacrifice on the cross was not enough. Do you really think my Son’s death on the cross was not enough payment for your sins? Do you really think that your feeble acts of service are an important addition to what my Son has already done for you? No, I guess not.

Do you want to receive forgiveness and cleansing of all your sins? Yes, I do want to receive forgiveness and cleansing of all my sins. Then there is something you must do? What’s that? Turn your life over to me. Confess your sins to me. Receive your forgiveness and cleansing for your all sins from me. Yes Lord, I will.

Lord, I know I am a sinner. I have sinned against you in thought, word and deed. There is nothing I can do to make myself clean and acceptable in your sight. Thank you for paying for my sins on the cross. I confess my sins to you. You are my Savior and Lord. Amen

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Discipleship Devotional Study Guide – Life – 1 Timothy 4:15-16 – Watch Your Life – Growing As Disciples

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. 1 Timothy 4:15-16 (NIV)

See Your Progress

I know that you want to see progress in your life as you follow me. Yes, I do. What kind of progress would you like to see in your life? There are so many different ways that I want to see progress in my life. Name them to me.

I want to see progress in my knowing you. I want to live and walk in an intimate relationship with you. I want to be able to hear your voice speaking to me. I want to live each moment of every day in an ongoing conversation with you. I want to know your thoughts. I want to listen to your counsel. I want to know your will and purposes and plans. I want to pray the prayers that you have given me to pray.

I want to see progress in my loving you. I want to dwell in your presence and sit at your feet. I want to be fully devoted to you in everyway. I want to know your word and do your will. I want to love and worship you with all my heart and mind and soul and strength. Everyday, I want to find and do what is pleasing in your sight.

I want to see progress in my following you. I want to go where you guide me to do what you ask of me. I want to have faith to do what only you can do in and through my life. I want to rely on your power and strength to work in and through me for your glory.

I want to see progress in my serving you. I want to fully utilize all the gifts, talents and abilities that you have given to me. I want to bear and abundance of fruit for your kingdom and glory. I want people to be drawn to you as you work in and through my life. I want you to use me to heal those who are hurting and to help those who are in need.

Do you believe that I will fulfill all these desires of your heart? Yes, I do. Do you believe that I will help you to know me? Yes, I do. Do you believe that I will help you to love me? Yes, I do. Do you believe that I will help you to follow me? Yes, I do. Do you believe that I will help you to serve me? Yes, I do. Why do you believe that I will do all of these things for you? I believe because I know that you are already helping me to know, love, follow and serve you. Yes, I am.

Lord, you have my full attention. My life is focused on knowing, loving, following and serving you. Use my life and the gifts that you have given to me for your kingdom and glory as I throw myself into the ministry you have given to me. Amen

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