The Best Way To Pray IS With God's Word First | A Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day

⭐️ SUBSCRIBE for Daily Prayers ⭐️ ‪@PrayFirstEveryday‬ ====================================== In this world, we face a myriad of pressures—family, work, and societal expectations. Much of the weight we carry stems from the world's standards. It's tempting to conform, to align ourselves with the ways of unbelievers. However, as Christian men and women, our calling is different. We are called to model our lives after Christ, living in a godly manner, fearing and obeying the Lord even when it goes against the norms of the world. Romans 12:2 instructs us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God—what is good, acceptable, and perfect." The opposite of conformity is a renewed mind. God's perspective on the world and our lives often contradicts cultural teachings. Thus, we must be open to letting Him change and re-teach us how to think. This transformation equips us to live a life that is pleasing to Him, even if it stands in contrast to worldly expectations. In 1 Peter 1:14-16, we are reminded as obedient children not to conform to the passions of our former ignorance. Instead, we are urged to be holy in all our conduct, for the One who called us is Holy, as it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am Holy." The world often acts in ways driven by ignorance, unable to grasp the beauty and worth of the Gospel. They fail to comprehend that what God has in store for them is infinitely better than the empty promises of sin. Thankfully, God has opened our eyes, calling us out of our ignorant ways into something far greater. Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 7:1, which states, "Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God," we are encouraged to take proactive steps in purifying ourselves. Just as in the Old Testament where the Hebrew people underwent ritual cleansings after encountering anything unclean, we are prompted to display a similar dedication. What if we were determined to make a clean break with any habit, behavior, or attitude not pleasing to God? What if we committed ourselves to cleanse the spots of worldliness in our lives, pursuing holiness with a deep reverence for God? In 2 Timothy 2:21, it is written, "Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the Master of the House, ready for every good work." Often, we find ourselves conforming to the ways of the world out of fear of criticism or ridicule. We may hesitate to show ourselves as true followers of Christ, concerned about stepping on toes. Deep down, there's a fear that by letting go of the world, we might miss out on something. However, separating ourselves from the world doesn't deprive us of any good thing; instead, it allows us to grasp the greater promises of God. Now, let's approach God together in prayer: Father God, Thank you for giving us hope and a purpose beyond what this world has to offer. Your goodness has been abundant, and we are truly grateful. Our prayer today is that we would not be conformed to this world in any way. Instead, we pray that the Holy Spirit would move in our lives, stirring us up to live as vessels cleansed from dishonor, set apart as holy, and ready for every good work. Lord, stir us up for a transformation through the renewal of our minds. In this world, the pressure to conform is immense—to be like everyone else, to blend into the crowd. Yet, I ask that you keep us strong, King Jesus. May we never bow down to the pressures of this world. Grant us the grace and strength to be the salt of the earth, to be the light in this world. I pray for everyone listening, especially those struggling with the pressures of this world. Give them the strength to resist conformity, to stand out, and to live life differently. ====================================== The Best Way To Pray IS With God's Word First | A Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day #devotional #devotion #devotionalvideo #devotionalchannel #devotionalvideos #devotionalvideos #devotions #god #godmessage #dailydevotional #dailydevotion #dailydevotions #dailymotivation #jesus #jesuschrist devotional , daily devotional , daily jesus devotional , christian motivation , verse of the day , our daily bread , daily devo , bible study , daily devotion , verse of the day today , daily devotional today , daily devotions , morning meditation , verse of the day bible , our daily bread devotional , bible study fellowship , bible in a year , daily devotional charles stanley , bible study with me , 365 bible reading plan , bible study resources , god message , grace for purpose , god helps , god , god message today , prophetic word , todays verse , god says , lord helps , bible recap , bible journal , jesus , bible , god helps