John 1:1-5 tells us, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God! The same was in the beginning with God! All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made! In Him was life; and the life was the light of men; and the light shineth in darkness and the darkness comprehended it not."
Isn't it amazing that Jesus, Son of Almighty God, the very Creator of all Heaven and Earth, walked among His very own creation and no one recognized Him for Who He truly was? Were they like so many of us? So involved in their daily cares of life that they could only see through natural eyes, and not see the spiritual Light walking alongside them. Compare them to us not being able to see or to feel Him walking beside us? Or to sense Holy Spirit working within us?
It's a conditioning thing! While many of us have set aside time to improve our bodies physically and changed our eating habits to obtain healthier bodies; where is our intent to improve the spiritual side of us? Yes, of course God expects us to take care of our bodies which is the temple of Holy Spirit, but we must also be just as mindful to set aside time daily to care for our spiritual side by spending time in the Word and talking with the Lord. It's not the outer self God looks at but the inner man, the heart of man, that allows that personal relationship between God and man!
So how do we reprogram our self spiritually? Through setting aside time for God and by literally scheduling Him into our busy schedules, as we rise up early in the morning. Start by purposely scheduling time to spend with the author and finisher of your faith, Jesus Christ! I challenge you to try this: set your clock 30 minutes earlier than normal(like you would if you had an important appointment), grab a cup of coffee or your morning drink, pull out an empty chair and invite Jesus to join you there. Open up your Bible and begin your morning devotion and then relax while you enjoy your coffee and fellowship together by allowing time to really listen as He communes with you.
Just as it takes a little time to feel the effects from exercise, You may have to exercise this a couple times before you begin to feel the effects of His presence; but when done in sincerity, He will accept your invitation and your life will never be the same! Daily exercise must involve the mind, soul, and body since everything worth having is worth doing right!
So let's enjoy a wonderfully blessed day as we acknowledge the Lord in ALL our ways so He can direct our steps in all we do. Be blessed, dear friends. God loves you and so do I~~~
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