Renewal

March 17th – 2 Corinthians 7:1

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2 Corinthians 7:1

As sons and daughters of the Lord Almighty, we can trust the beautiful promises of God who welcomes us as our loving, heavenly, Father. But He also calls us to do our part when it comes to change and renewal. We are to wash away the fleshly living and sins of the world. And instead lead lives which reflect His holiness. And we do this out of love and thankfulness of all God does for us. For by cleansing ourselves of all immorality, we demonstrate our faithfulness and devotion to the One who gave everything to call us His!

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March 16th – Hosea 6:3

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Hosea 6:3

Christianity isn’t a religion, it’s a relationship with the Lord. And like all relationships, it takes nurturing and commitment. Jesus wants our love and our loyalty. He wants us to press on each day in our desire to know Him intimately. When we return to the Lord, as assuredly as the morning Dawn, He promises to restore us back to Himself. And just as the spring rain waters and refresh the earth, God will refresh us with His unmerited peace, love, and joy! For the Lord loves to reward those who are steadfast in their devotion to Him!

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March 15th – Romans 8:6

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Romans 8:6

Renewal begins with the mind. When our thoughts are focused on the things of the world, they lead us down a path of death and destruction. But when our thoughts are set on the Spirit, the path we follow is one leading to peace and life. All this fallen world can offer our souls is rebellion against God, for its ruler is Satan. But God offers us not just eternal life, but an abundant life (John 10:10), filled with His love, grace, mercy, and blessings. So each day put on a heavenly mindset, protect yourself from the world, and set your thoughts on the One who loves you the most!

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March 14th – Isaiah 57:10

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Isaiah 57:10

Knee deep in idolatry, and trying to a live a life void of God, the Israelites were weary. Yet instead of reversing course and living a better way, they doubled down in their disobedience. And to no surprise, separated from God, they could do nothing. The same goes for us. When we put our faith in ourselves instead of God, we lose out of the assured hope that He alone can give us. But because of His unmerited grace, when we return to the Lord in humility, love, and faith, He His faithful to restore and renew us in His amazing love and grace!

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March 12th – Ezekiel 11:19

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Ezekiel 11:19

Once we had sinful hearts of stone hardened against God. But when we receive Jesus as our Savior, through the work of the Holy Spirit, our hearts soften in Christlike love for our Heavenly Father. Now our hearts long not for the things of the world, but instead long to see God’s will done in all things. These new hearts are a gift from the Lord, purchased with His precious blood. And out of thankfulness, should be tender, loving, and eager to glorify the Lord. For we place our faith in Christ knowing He alone fills our hearts with a peace nothing else could ever offer!

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March 8th – 2 Corinthians 4:16

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2 Corinthians 4:16

Our society is obsessed with holding on to youth. But it is a losing venture since aging and decay go hand in hand with living in a fallen world. But one day, when Jesus calls us home, we will trade these perishable bodies for new glorious, perfectly eternal ones. And until then, our focus shouldn’t be on the outside, but on our hearts and minds. We should be fully committed to the renewal of our insides that God, through the Holy Spirit, offers us each day. A renewal that no injection or supplement could offer, and no deterioration can touch!

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March 7th – Titus 3:5

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Titus 3:5

What a wonderful God we serve. Knowing how wicked and sinful we are, God still wanted to save us. Not because of anything we did or could ever do to earn it. But all because of His amazing grace. And out of that grace, not only does He offer us salvation, but He refuses to leave us in our filthy rags of sin. Instead, through the Holy Spirit, God washes us clean, declares us righteous, and renews our hearts and minds. And all of this God does out of His great mercy for all who receive His precious Son, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior.

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March 6th – Ezekiel 18:31

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Ezekiel 18:31

God wants each us to have an abundant life. But that can only happen when we turn away from our sin and turn back to Him. For if we truly want the new hearts and minds God offers, we have to give up our worldly living and self destructive ways. And instead, surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to produce a renewal in our lives. For God longs for a close, personal relationship with each of us. And walking hand in hand with Him, will bring us a lifetime of joy compared to the moment of pleasure that any sin can offer!

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March 5th – Ephesians 4:23

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Ephesians 4:23

Once we lived with fleshly spirits, hostile to and separated from God. But when we receive Jesus as our Savior, a wonderful thing begins to happen. The Holy Spirit comes to indwell us and gets to work producing change. Now, because of that change, no longer do we have hearts that crave worldly things. Instead we set our hearts and minds on the things of God. And that’s why it’s so important to spend time with Him daily in His Word. For the Bible contains all we need to produce a joyful, thankful, continuing renewal of our spirits.

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March 4th – Psalm 51:12

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Psalm 51:12

Once we accept Jesus as our Savior, we receive the free gift of salvation. And although that salvation can never be lost, the joy of being saved is diminished when we live in unrepentant sin. David loved the Lord, but his sin with Bathsheba affected the relationship between them. And sin affects ours as well. And to bring us back into fellowship with God we need to, like David, confess and repent from our sin. When we do, God is faithful to welcome us back into His loving arms, and fill our hearts with the joy of having a close personal relationship with Him once again!

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