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Are You Conforming to this World?

It was day two and the kids got up on time and in great moods!  I am a happy Mom!


In light of recent events, today’s devotion was about “Unworldliness”.


And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.  Romans 12:2


And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.  1 Corinthians 7:31


No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.  1 Timothy 2:4


As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance.  1 Peter 1:14


We are to NOT be conformed to this world.  We are to resist being poured into the mold of this world’s value systems, and way of thinking.


As my son shared with me, “Just because our friends and sometimes family live in a way that does not honor God, but may look like they are always having fun, doesn’t mean we are to follow.”


Just as scripture says, the best clothing, cars, jewelry, homes…the best of any material thing, is just that…a Material thing.  The only “thing” we can take with us when we are called home to Heaven is our eternal relationships.  We all enjoy having nice things and we are truly blessed to have a home and a vehicle.  


They are temporary things, provided by God while we are here spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, His Son.


It brings me joy to see and hear my children understand God’s Word and Purpose for their life.  


As a godly mom, I will continue to protect them from the things God did not intend for them to see, hear and be influenced by. (I do realize, that I personally cannot protect them from everything and I am thankful God is always in control!) I know in my heart that me and my hubby will be held accountable for how we raise them.  When children ask me why my children aren’t allowed to do/listen/watch certain things, I explain it like this:  if I allow my child to do that with you, My Heavenly Father will discipline me; kind of like a spiritual spanking…only I may not feel it physically but see that spanking live out its ugliness in my child’s life as they become adults.


Over the past year I have learned so much about my personal relationship with Jesus, My Lord and Savior.  I have come to a place of a higher, more obedient and new found respect for Him in my life.  I have a healthy fear of Him, because I know what my life is like without Him!  Do I sin? Absolutely!  We all do.  I just know that due to His Love for me, a Love I do not deserve, I will continue to do my best at NOT conforming to this world.  I don’t do it to offend those around me, as it is more of a reflection of who I am because He died for me, and you!  Being Spirit filled and led is an honor, a privilege that I will not take for granted again.

 

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