The Daily Matra

Daily Devotional

May 21, 2022

A life of godliness is characterized by a heart and mind bent toward the things of God. Although we will live imperfectly, our aim should be to obey His will and please Him. Let´s commit to becoming more like Jesus, the one who willingly gave Himself as a sacrifice for us.

Romans 12:2 📖 Today´s verse outlines the commitment and steps necessary in developing a godly lifestyle. Paul was urgently warning believers not to be conformed to the patterns of the world. Our susceptibility to compromise is one of the greatest dangers in the church today.

Through ungodly relationships and the impact of media, we´re being influenced by people who are not following God´s ways. Our society tells us to put self first, take what we want, protect our rights, and promote our own interests above others´. In contrast, Jesus said that our heavenly Father will provide what we truly need (Phil. 4:19), we are to deny ourselves and follow Him (Luke 9:23), and the humble—not the proud—shall receive honor (James 4:10). Conformity to the world´s ideals will lead us away from God. At the same time, Paul urged us to pursue godly transformation of our mind, to set our thoughts on things above (Col. 3:2) and to focus on what is true, right, pure, and lovely (Phil. 4:8). Adopting a Christian worldview will lead to Christlike actions. It requires making adjustments in how we look at life, until our thoughts line up with Scripture. We must also protect our mind with biblical truth and surround ourselves with mature believers who can warn us when we start to stray.

27th Jan, 2022

ARE YOU ON FIRE FOR GOD?
Romans 12:11NKJV
Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the lord.

There is an emptiness that lies within many people. They go to church but no longer feel the zeal that fuels their relationship with God. Some others no longer go to church and are struggling with some facts that Gods loves them. This causes them to question Gods nature. We may even begin to scrutinize ourselves to the point of self-condemnation. Why don't we seem to for anyone?

Have you ever are these kinds of questions?

Referring again to our text above, Romans 12:11 says we should not be lacking in zeal, but keep our spiritual fervour in serving the lord.
Keeping our spiritual fervour is about having confidence in the word of God.

Spiritual zeal comes from the renewal of the mind. It is through the holy spirit that we receive fervour abd passion to serve the Lord. Our fervour for not come from our circumstances or how we feel about them, but it comes from consistency in participating in spiritual habits. It is the Holy Spirit working through us that causes us to overflow and to boilb with a passion to serve the Lord.

PRAYER
1. Father, in the name of Jesus, let the zeal of your kingdom burn within me and make me a tool for the propagation of the gospel of jesus christ. Psalm 69:9

2. Father through your word teach me the act of surrendered-ness and sacrifice to the things of God. Help me to burn for you.(mark 8:34-35).