12/06/08

Invite God into your lives

"Let this same attitude and purpose and humble mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus. Let Him be your example in humility" - (Philippians 2:5 - AMP).

When you reflect something, you are exhibiting its likeness. You are displaying its characteristics. Like a mirror, the Bible tells us that we should reflect the character and likeness of Jesus. We should have His same attitude. That may sound like a pretty tall order; after all, Jesus was the Son of God. He was born of the Holy Spirit. But remember, when we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we too get born of the Holy Spirit - Born Again. We become empowered by the same spirit that guided Him and also raised Christ from the dead. That means we have the same spirit of humility-the same strength, the same love, the same power on the inside. We are empowered to follow His example and do what He did. When Jesus walked the earth, the scripture says He went around doing good and bringing healing to others, physically, spiritually and emotionally. That's what we should be doing, too. Notice this verse starts by saying, "Let..." We have to invite God into our attitude and actions. Choose today to invite Him to work in you. As you do, you will reflect Him in your attitude and actions and bring good to others, and you will reap an abundant harvest of blessing in every area of your life.


[ Prayer Starter ]

Heavenly Father, I invite You to dwell in my thoughts, heart and attitude. I choose to follow Your example and bring good to others. Help me to be a pure reflection of Your love in everything I do. In Jesus' Name I prayer, Amen.

The Word of God was given free to us, therefore we should also share it freely with others.
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