MEMORISE: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
BIBLE READING: John 17:14-17
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
MESSAGE:
Living in this world sometimes comes with the risk of being influenced by worldly patterns. If you do not regularly fill your heart with the word of God, you might be negatively influenced by the things you see or hear in your environment.
Today’s memory verse says that you are not to conform to this world; instead, you should be transformed by the renewal of your mind. This means that even though you are in the world, you are not to follow the patterns of the world. Let your mind be constantly transformed and renewed, and this can only happen through the word of God.
Beloved, reading, meditating, and studying the word of God daily will keep you from being influenced by worldly trends and patterns. When you want to make decisions, let God’s word guide you. Let the word of God become your standard, and let it guide your actions, words, and relationships with other people.
KEY POINT:
Meditate on the word of God at all times.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
LUKE 4:1-32, JOSHUA 11-13