May 4, 2009

Devotional guides to help strengthen your walk in Christ

May 4, 2009

Postby Rev. Doc » Mon May 04, 2009 4:50 am

Conforming To God

As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
I Peter 1:14-16

During the US civil war Abraham Lincoln met with a group of ministers for a prayer breakfast. Lincoln was a man of deep, if at times unorthodox, faith. At one point one of the ministers said, "Mr. President, let us pray that God is on our side". Lincoln’s response showed far greater insight, "No, gentlemen, let us pray that we are on God’s side." If we want to know what God wants us to do, then we must first strive to live a life of conformity to Him.

"The Bible was written not to satisfy your curiosity but to help you conform to Christ's image. Not to make you a smarter sinner but to make you like the Saviour. Not to fill your head with a collection of biblical facts but to transform your life."
~Howard G. Hendricks
"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible."
~George Burns
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Postby LadyRushia » Mon May 04, 2009 8:22 am

Great read, and a great reminder. Thanks a lot! ^_^
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Postby ADXC » Mon May 04, 2009 7:22 pm

Good job, doc! I have enjoyed reading these new devotionals! Keep it up!
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Postby Reon » Tue May 05, 2009 12:54 am

Thanks Doc! Just what the doctor ordered. (Why isn't it patient normally? =/)

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this one.
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