Higher Ways

Living and walking in the Spirit requires a change in thinking. The ways of God are opposite of this worldly system. Romans 8:7-11 says, “Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.  So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” It can be so easy to fall into the flow of cultural norms and think certain thoughts and behaviors are ok. But God clearly tells us that our earthly and carnal mindsets oppose Him. There is no negotiating with the holiness of God. His standards are clear and unchanging. 

The only way that we can please God is through repentance and accepting the blood of Jesus to cleanse us of our carnal, earthly ways. The Holy Spirit can then help us by teaching and guiding us in the ways of God. This can take some time. It requires us to be humble and release the habits and mindsets that we hold so dear. However, the reward of letting go is greater than we can imagine.  Ephesians 3:19-20 says, “to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” It may seem too hard to change but with God nothing is impossible. 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, I want to walk in Your ways of holiness. I humble myself and repent of the ungodly mindsets and habits that I’ve been holding onto. I release them now and receive the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus. Thank You for renewing my mind by your Word of Truth.