Discovering Your Standard for Living
Have you ever stopped to think about what shapes your values and decisions? Where do you turn for guidance when faced with life’s challenges? For many of us, the answer lies in our faith.
A Personal Journey of Transformation
I remember a pivotal moment in my early 30s when I made the conscious decision to serve and follow the Lord wholeheartedly. It was a turning point that transformed my life. I developed an insatiable hunger for the Word of God, and my spiritual life was revitalized. I began to absorb the promises and commands of God, and my perspective on life began to shift.
A Decision that Changed Everything
One afternoon, while listening to a message by Dr. Henry Brandt, I was struck by his commitment to using the Bible as his standard for making decisions and giving advice. It was a wake-up call for me. I realized I had never made a deliberate choice to base my life on the Bible. In that moment, I decided to make the Bible my standard for life. I committed to rejecting anything that contradicted its teachings.
The Power of Knowledge
But how can you make decisions based on the Word of God if you don’t know what it says? I began to study the Bible, working through a series of Bible study books and reading through the Bible every year. As I did, my mind was renewed, and my values began to align with God’s will.
A Call to Renewal
Romans 12:2 reminds us, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” As our minds are renewed, our lives are transformed. So, I ask you: Is your life based on the Bible? Have you ever consciously chosen to make the Bible your authority for life? If not, why not make that decision today?
A Prayer for Renewal
Father, I need You. I recognize I have allowed the world to conform me into its mold. I have been deceived. From this day forward, I will use the Bible as my standard for life. I will read the Bible each day so my mind (and life) can be renewed by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Thank you that You are delighted with my decision, because You want the best for me. Amen.
A Life of Purpose
By choosing to base our lives on the Bible, we can experience true transformation and live a life of purpose. Will you join me on this journey of discovery and renewal?
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