SEPTEMBER 30 - HOLY LIVING
READ Romans 15
We are to conduct our lives in a way that glorifies God.
INSIGHT
When we become Christians, we exchange our citizenship on earth for citizenship in heaven. Therefore, we live according to the value system in heaven, not the value system on earth. On earth we look out for ourselves, and we satisfy our own wants and desires. In heaven we look out for the welfare of others. This does not mean that we neglect ourselves and our families. Other passages in Scripture indicate that we are to love our spouses, children, and parents and care for their needs, which brings this teaching into balance with other truths.
PRAYER
Praise God for His love that we can pass on to others:
And on that day you will say,
“Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim his name!
Make his works known among the peoples.
Declare that his name is exalted.
Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things.
Let this be known throughout the earth.
Cry out and sing, citizen of Zion,
For the Holy One of Israel is among you
in his greatness.” (Isaiah 12:4-6).
Having offered Him your praise, pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.”
They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.
God looks down from heaven on the human race
To see if there is one who is wise,
One who seeks God.
All have turned away;
All alike have become corrupt.
There is no one who does good,
Not even one (Psalm 53:1-3).
Pray this affirmation to the Lord:
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord
(Romans 8:38-39).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Just as we heard, so we have seen
In the city of the Lord of Armies,
In the city of our God;
God will establish it forever
(Psalm 48:8).
We are to conduct our lives in a way that glorifies God.
INSIGHT
When we become Christians, we exchange our citizenship on earth for citizenship in heaven. Therefore, we live according to the value system in heaven, not the value system on earth. On earth we look out for ourselves, and we satisfy our own wants and desires. In heaven we look out for the welfare of others. This does not mean that we neglect ourselves and our families. Other passages in Scripture indicate that we are to love our spouses, children, and parents and care for their needs, which brings this teaching into balance with other truths.
PRAYER
Praise God for His love that we can pass on to others:
And on that day you will say,
“Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim his name!
Make his works known among the peoples.
Declare that his name is exalted.
Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things.
Let this be known throughout the earth.
Cry out and sing, citizen of Zion,
For the Holy One of Israel is among you
in his greatness.” (Isaiah 12:4-6).
Having offered Him your praise, pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.”
They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.
God looks down from heaven on the human race
To see if there is one who is wise,
One who seeks God.
All have turned away;
All alike have become corrupt.
There is no one who does good,
Not even one (Psalm 53:1-3).
Pray this affirmation to the Lord:
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord
(Romans 8:38-39).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Greater peace and trust
- Guidance for your church leaders
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
Just as we heard, so we have seen
In the city of the Lord of Armies,
In the city of our God;
God will establish it forever
(Psalm 48:8).
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