Mundane (Genisis 1:1)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “mundane.”  I have been reading a bunch about the beginning of God’s Word lately. The more that I get into it, the more God amazes me, and the way that he decided to create this world.  And, we are a part of that grand design. It is pretty cool how we were made in God’s image, and that we get each day to live with Him.

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” ~Gen. 1:1

There is nothing mundane about God, His creation, or the part that we play in it. My question is: with a new season of life upon us, what are you going to do to live with vigor and life, the way God intends? My prayer is that you understand that God calls you to something great. Each day you are given the opportunity to follow Him. As Christians, our lives are anything but dull. Live in God’s fullness today.

Praying for you,

MO

Cusp [2 Corinthians 5:17]

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “cusp.”  Deciding to live a life with JC is all about newness.  The peeps in the Corinthian church knew that they were in a unique position to receive a fresh start.  As this church grew in numbers and spiritual understanding, they were urged to keep the message simple.  Learning to change one’s life to focus on God was not an easy task.  However, it was essential for these believers to know that with any beginning comes much desire and need for change.

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

~2 Cor 5:17

My question is: what are the things that you have changed since you gave your life to JC? I know that i continue to do my best to become new each day, and refresh my relationship with him.  For those of you who are struggling in your relationship to God, or do not know where you fit into this grand plan, what are the things that you would like to change in your life… if you could. My prayer is that God shows you your potential new-self and that you learn how to be better each day.

Praying for you,

mo

Novitiate (Epesians 4:22-25)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is "novitiate.”  One of the more difficult understandings through my walk with God has been knowing how to see the positive change in my life, and continue to strive to be better each day.  In this passage, Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus that their state of mind is very important, that living life in the likeness of God is pertinent to a productive life.

To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

~Eph 4:22-25

My question is: what are one or two things that you could get rid of and your life that may help you become closer to God?  It's not always easy to change because we're so used to being who we are.  However, God wants us to renew our minds, and are commitments to him, daily so that we can become more conformed to his image.  My prayer is that each of you understand that you are created by God, and that he wants you to be more like him each day.

Praying for you,

Mo

Behold (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “behold.” Every time I hear this I think of the Bible. It’s such a great identifier. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul uses it to let the peeps know that it is important to recognize all that God has done for them. Although each of them were prolly all messed up and had a ton of problems – as most churches do – they were still God’s peeps. He writes to them…

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, she is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”

2 Cor. 5:17

Experiencing something new is always exhilarating and gives us life. But nothing comes close to the change that God gives each of us through JC. The question is: have you taken the time to understand the magnitude of God’s grace in your life? My prayer is that God revitalizes you daily and that you behold his greatness. Each of you is a new creation… live in God’s favor!

Praying for you,

mo

New (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Good morning ladies,

The word of the day is “new.” I was thinking this morning how each week we get to do a little bit of a reset. Yeah, I know there is stuff that lingers from the weeks before. I also know that our troubles do not miraculously go away (although I do believe my God is big enough to do so). The Apostle Paul’s thought here is that even though the old law was not looking so good with the whole Sin of Adam thing, we need not worry ‘cause Christ reversed the human verdict – from death to life!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, she is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

~2 Cor. 5:17

I guess my question today is: When is the last time you felt a newness with JC? I mean, really sat back and remembered that God has given you new life… I hope you understand that the old is out and the new is in… your life is a representation of Christ – hallelujah! God has some sweet stuff for each of you to experience in this crazy life. My prayer is that you would marvel this week at the saving grace that God has given you through the Son. You are his perfect and new creation.

Praying for you,

mo