A Prepared Mind

Every day is a gift from God. The Bible has practical ways to approach the God-given day. 1 Peter chapter 1, verse 13 says, "Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves. Set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed."

When God showed me these verses, the words prepare, action, and discipline stuck in my mind. All this preparation and action for what? To wage a fight against the flesh and to live a holy life.

Verse 15 says, "As He who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct."

Verse 17 says, "If you invoke as Father the One who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile."

Is it possible to live a holy life by killing the desires of the flesh? Can we really overcome it, and can we live a victorious holy life for Christ?

Verse 22 says, "Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth."

Finally, it all comes to this verse: to obey the Word of God and fight to keep it by preparing your mind for the challenges in the day ahead is the key to approaching the day.

Hey friend, the world says, "Make every day count." God teaches us how:

1. By preparing our mind.

2. By disciplining ourselves.

3. By being holy in all our conduct.

4. By purifying our souls in obedience to God's Word.

Dear God, thank You for Your guidance. Help us to live a life of power, a life filled with Your Word and Your presence. May we obey Your Word in every step of the day. Cover us in Your mighty love, Father.

In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.