Welcome to this week’s “In the Little things” podcast. We often get comfortable where we are in our lives, but as we mature and learn outside our comfort zones, we must learn to let go of our “old ways”. Sometimes that is easier said than done because, as you may already know, we are creatures of habit! Listen as Annabelle shares to her True Story of the truths she has learned from her childhood and is able to continue to learn that we must let some things go in order to grow and mature into the person that we are intended to be and grow closer in our walk with Christ Jesus.
Scripture:
(Romans 7:6 ) “But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.”
(Ephesians 4:22 ) “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires.”
(Matthew 6:21) “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also!”
(Lamentations 3:22-23) “Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassion never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!”
Application: Sometimes we must be willing to take a step back and look at our lives from outside our comfort zone. Many times we find that God has taken people out of where they are to bring them to where He knows they should be. Often times, we must be willing for God to mature us and mold us. We must be willing to change our ways of doing things, to be able to see what He wants for us is way better! Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you towards His maturity and faithfulness by letting go of “our own way” of doing things.
Devotional Insight:
Everyday is a new day. It's a new start and a “redo” in our walk with the Lord. As God extends grace to us each morning, we can learn to look outside ourselves and see where we can grow closer to God. By taking a step back and evaluating our situations, we can begin to notice how it impacts our loved ones and their walk with God.Challenge: So this week's challenge is to trust God with everything your maturity in Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what it is God wants to show you! And be willing to follow the Holy Spirit's leading no matter if it takes you out of what has been your “comfort zone”. Do not become stale in your walk with the Lord, but instead re-evaluate your way of doing things that you may feel are tugging on your heart or the hearts of those around you. Be open to change for the betterment of YOU and your walk with the Lord. Ask God to help you see Him clearly during the process of maturity! For God loves you and will always be with you! He is always gracious and faithful!!
Guided Prayer:Lord God, Thank you, that You have given us “new beginnings” and renewed hearts! Let us seek growth that brings us closer to you and spiritual maturity. Let us put away the “old self” and put on our “new mature self” so that we can live abundantly in Your Truths!Let our lives be more filled with Your renewed blessings as we let go of the old and hold on fast to the new revelations of Your love for us! It's in Jesus Christ precious name, Amen!
